Westside Produce and Classic Fruit Celebrate Melon Day with Alliance Updates

August 8, 2024 Westside Produce

Melon Day is this Sunday, August 11, and the Westside Produce/Classic Fruit alliance is spending the day with much to celebrate. With new varieties and continued growth, the companies are excited to keep moving forward and promote overall melon consumption.

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.