by David Ivanovic
In 2008, fresh cantaloupe imports in the US amounted to 420,000 mt, for a CIF value of US$135 million. Difficult climatic conditions in Central America, especially in Guatemala and Honduras, have reduced the fruit’s availability.
The demand for cantaloupe is counter-seasonal, and is concentrated between December and May. The peak is in March, with demand reaching 100,000 mt for March alone.
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