US Melon news 18 FEB 2009

Cantaloupes: Demand has fallen off
considerably and there are ample supplies on
both the East and West Coasts. Larger sized
melons (9’s & 12’s)* dominate the volume
being shipped into domestic ports and that will
continue into next week. Florida and California
alike are receiving very good numbers on
Cantaloupes and shippers are looking to move
fruit. Quality has been very good on
Cantaloupes with excellent taste and high
sugar levels.

Honeydews: Honeydew supplies will remain
very good this week and with the light demand
there will continue to be good numbers
available in most all sizes and on both coasts.
Volume concentrations will be in the smaller
sized melons (6 & 8ct)* and that is where most
of the deals will be available. Quality has been
decent and sugar levels are slightly higher
giving way to better taste.