Brazilian melons from Agricola Famosa have begun seasonal shipments to the United States, providing an important source of imported fruit during the North American winter from October to March.

Westside Produce and Classic Fruit announced their strategic alliance back in March, formalizing their relationship to provide customers with melons 52 weeks a year. With Melon Day coming up this Sunday, Aug. 13, the two are celebrating by emphasizing the success of their alliance and abundant harvest.

Maglio's ReadyRipe is a reusable and resealable watermelon pouch that naturally keeps watermelon fresh and sweeter for an extended period of time. This innovative solution gives sliced watermelons longer shelf life, naturally enhanced quality and convenience for today's busy customers.

Some of the best melons, especially cantaloupes and honeydews, are grown in California. About 40 percent of the melons were grown in the Imperial Valley during the early 1900s leaving the remaining 60 percent farmed in the San Joaquin Valley. California is the largest supplier of cantaloupes and honeydews in the U.S.

Fresh Farms, a leading produce company, is making significant strides in the Mexican melon market, driving growth and expansion with its exceptional offerings.

“Quality is amazing, fruit is coming in high in Brix, perfect for summer events snacks," said Jean P Honorat. "We can expect two more weeks of volume, but overall volume has been lower than forecasted.”

California cantaloupe farmers are overjoyed with the amount of rainfall received this winter and for the welcome relief to severe drought conditions that have impacted growing areas for the past several years.

Although rainfall was heavy throughout the winter, cantaloupe-producing districts have not experienced flooding that has impacted other parts of the state. Additionally, California cantaloupe fields had not yet been planted at the time of the state’s heaviest rainfall.