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BASF acquires melon breeder ASL
BASF has formally agreed to acquire ASL, one of the most innovative melon breeding companies in the world, to continue expanding its position as a preferred partner in the fruit and vegetable value chain.
Oct 30, 2020 by Industry Press Release
Meijer recalls fresh-cut, whole cantaloupe after salmonella test
Meijer is recalling whole and fresh-cut cantaloupe products after a sampling program in Michigan detected salmonella.
Oct 07, 2020 by Chris Koger
Ayco Farms prepares for offshore melon season
Ayco Farms Inc., Pompano Beach, Fla., is starting its 15th offshore melon season in November.
Oct 06, 2020 by Chris Koger
Brian Faseler returns to Legend Produce in sales
Melon grower and marketer Legend Produce, Scottsdale, Ariz., has hired Brian Faseler as a sales associate.
Aug 27, 2020 by Chris Koger
California's westside cantaloupe volume similar to last year
California’s 2020 cantaloupe volume should be similar to last year’s 16 million 40-pound cartons, said JD Allen, manager of the Dinuba-based California Melon Research Board.
Jun 15, 2020 by Tom Burfield
Marketscope — Fruit f.o.b.s as of June 1
This information, provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Marketing Service, shows week-by-week shipments and f.o.b.s for commodities from shipments for the fresh market.
Jun 03, 2020 by USDA
Mangoes see major interest on PMG
Haitian mangoes maintained their lead on The Packer's PMG the week of May 11, and the overall mango category climbed from No. 4 to No. 2.
May 18, 2020 by Amelia Freidline
Salmonella outbreak from Tailor Cut Produce fruit over
An outbreak of Salmonella Javiana traced to a fresh-cut fruit salad from Tailor Cut Produce is over, according to agencies investigating the outbreak
Feb 19, 2020 by Chris Koger
Veg-Fresh opens La Quinta, Calif., office
Veg-Fresh Farms, Corona, Calif., has opened a sales office in La Quinta, Calif., to handle an expanding citrus and melon. Program
Jan 24, 2020 by Chris Koger
Fyffes promotes sustainability with recycled CHEP pallets
Fyffes has converted all of its melon shipments to include the use of recycled and repurposed wooden pallets from CHEP.
Jan 08, 2020 by Chris Koger