Ayco Farms and Fisher Ranch Join Forces to Distribute Melons Year-Round

March 8, 2024 Ayco Farms

Ayco Farms and Fisher Ranch, prominent players in the seasonal melon industry, have recently announced a significant collaboration. The alliance is aimed at supplying a year-round assortment of melons, including cantaloupe, honeydew, along with various mixed melons. Targeting retail, food service, and fresh-cut segments, this alliance guarantees their clientele a steady provision of premium-quality melons.

Spring Melon Deal Underway for Divine Flavor; Elizabeth Smart and Alejo Bay Comment

May 3, 2023 Divine Flavor

The spring season and warmer weather is upon us, and for Divine Flavor, the grower, shipper will be in full swing with its melon program for the next 50 days. With offerings of watermelon (regular seedless and mini seedless), cantaloupe, and honey dew, grown both organic and conventional, the company anticipates a strong month of May in terms of volume and promotion for their expanded melon program in Mexico.

Super Starr International’s Winter Honeydew Melons Available Now

December 8, 2022 Super Starr International

Super Starr International, Mexico’s premier papaya and melon grower, shipper and processor, has begun the transition to Winter Honeydew Melon season with availability beginning early January 2023. The company encourages retailers to place orders now to secure product for distribution as this is a limited time crop.

Martori Farms Acquires Santa Rosa Produce to Keep Up with Demand for Melon Supply

March 30, 2022 Martori Farms

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

December 21, 2021  Fresh Del Monte Produce

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.