Liberty Fruit Company, Inc. Recalls Processed Cantaloupe for Possible Health Risk
Liberty Fruit Company, Inc. is recalling certain packages containing cantaloupe because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. …
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Martori Farms Acquires Santa Rosa Produce to Keep Up with Demand for Melon Supply
Martori Farms, the premier grower and shipper of melons nationwide, recently announced their acquisition of Santa Rosa Produce. The merging of the two well-known farms will increase the supply for high-demand melons and create more than 500 additional jobs at Martori Farms. …
Fresh Del Monte Harvests Melon Must-Haves Amidst Peak Produce Season
Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc., one of the world’s leading vertically integrated producers, distributors and marketers of fresh-cut fruits and vegetables, is currently harvesting a variety of melons including cantaloupe, honeydew, specialty Harper and Tara melons and watermelon just in time for prime melon season. Once harvested, the produce giant ships the melons using its six recently purchased energy-efficient container vessels, which will help streamline delivery amid the global supply chain issues. …
Hazel Tech Honeydew Quality Solutions Continue to Strengthen Grower Alliance, LLC’s Premium Melon Program
Hazel Technologies, a USDA-funded company providing new technologies to extend the quality shelf life of produce and fight food waste, continues to ensure optimal honeydew shelf-life at AZ- based produce distributor, Grower Alliance LLC. The company is one of the largest exclusively owned produce distributors of wholesale fruits and vegetables in North America. Grower Alliance specializes in honeydew, table grapes, cantaloupe, mini and regular watermelon, multiple varieties of peppers and cucumbers, green beans, tomatoes, and squash. …
Mark Frahm Joins Sakata Seed America as Melon Breeder
Sakata Seed America recently welcomed Mark Frahm to its growing Research & Development team as the company’s Melon Breeder. …