Melons

The Melon category is one of the highest volume producing categories in fresh produce with a variety of items such as cantaloupe, honeydew, and watermelon. Melons are an ideal healthy snack because they are low in calories and fat and are filled with vitamins including vitamin A, B6, and C. Each variety offers significant nutrients, for instance, cantaloupes and honeydew are a great source of potassium, dietary fiber, folate and vitamin B6 and are very low in cholesterol. Watermelons are also a great source of potassium and a good source of lycopene.

Melons are grown in temperate locations and have a relatively short growing cycle. We are able to provide our customers with a year-round supply of melons which are grown in Arizona, California, and the East Coast of the United States.

Del Monte Fresh Produce continues to invest significant resources in research and development to expand the melon category and continuously offer products that meet the evolving needs of consumers. We are committed to maintaining the highest food safety standards to ensure that we provide safe and wholesome products to all of our customers. We have a series of programs that have been implemented with all of our melon varieties including water safety, field and packing facility sanitation, transportation cleaning, finished product testing, and more.