Fyffes Partners With the Food Bank of Honduras to Improve Nutrition and School Attendance of Honduran Children

August 11, 2022 Fyffes

With the aim of supporting healthy nutrition and reducing school absenteeism of children in the communities near Fyffes melon-producing farms in Choluteca, Honduras, Fyffes and the Food Bank of Honduras have created a pilot programme ‘Nutrition with Melon Flavour’ (or ‘Nutrición con Sabor a Melón’) which has already benefited 138 families.

Fyffes Extends Medical Assistance to Honduran Communities During Melon Off-Season

July 15, 2022 Fyffes

Fyffes and its Honduran melon subsidiary Sol Group launched a series of ‘Community Medical Brigades’ to reach community members and seasonal workers surrounding their farms during the off-season.  

A Summer Staple: Organic Melons from Morning Kiss Organic

June 17, 2022 Morning Kiss Organic

Morning Kiss Organic is bringing the classic summer flavor of melons to market with mini watermelons, cantaloupes, and honey dews. Melon season runs May through early December. This season’s crop will come primarily from Mexico and California, with a possibility of a small volume coming from the Southeast United States in June and July. Promotional opportunities are available. 

Pure Flavor Launches North America’s First Commercial Greenhouse Grown Melon

May 10, 2022 Pure Flavor

With an emphasis on driving innovation in new product development, leading greenhouse company Pure Flavor® has launched the fresh produce industry’s first greenhouse grown melons, which will be branded under the Solara™ name. 

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.