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ORLANDO, FL — A line of super sweet, premium melons from Brazilian grower Agricola Famosa made their debut to the North American market at the IFPA Global Produce & Floral Show, here.

Rodrigo Lima, president of Key Biscayne, FL-based Crown International, the commercial arm in the United States for Agricola Famosa, said the melons are now available at select retailers such as Walmart, Sam’s Club and Costco, with plans for wider distribution in the coming months.

Víctor Moller Schiavetti, the president and founder of Hortifrut S.A., died Oct. 19 at the age of 79.

Tanimura & Antle promoted Scott Rossi to vice president of northern farming operations.  In this newly developed role, Rossi will oversee farming operations in the Salinas Valley and San Joaquin Valley growing regions for the company, working to improve farm efficiencies, yields and product quality.   

This fall, POM Wonderful is celebrating its 20th anniversary, along with its achievement of making pomegranates and their health benefits more widely known in the U.S. In 20 years, POM Wonderful has become one of the world's largest growers of Wonderful variety pomegranates, a top supplier of the nation's fresh pomegranates, and one of the top-selling 100-percent pomegranate juices in North America.

Since the creation of the American Floral Endowment in 1961, AFE has steadily grown in their abilities to support the floriculture and horticulture industries. With over 30 annual scholarships, three internship programs and increases in both educational grants and scientific research, the AFE team works diligently every day to provide resources and relevant programs needed for a strong and sustainable industry.