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Mexican melon volumes are growing. Figures from the Mexican Information Service of Agrofood and Fishing (SIAP) indicate that fruit production grew by 11.2% in 2023, compared to the 580,000 tons recorded in 2022.
Michoacan is the main producing state in the country, accounting for 144,600 tons.
The U.S. is the main market for Mexican melons with a market value of 25,6 million dollars in 2022. In addition to domestic consumption, Mexican producers export the fruit to Japan, Hong Kong, Cuba, Colombia, Belize, Canada, and the United Arab Emirates.
Two varieties are marketed in Mexico: Cantaloupe and Valenciano. The latter is larger than the Chinese melon and has a smooth, pale green rind, deep green flesh, and a sweet flavor.
Mexico ranked as the world’s 12th largest producer, accounting for 1.9% of the international volume.
Super Starr International of Colima, Mexico will be entering the New Year with good volumes of cantaloupe, honeydew, and Hami melons. The firm papaya and melon grower, shipper, and processor.
The company experienced a great season last year and expects an even better season this winter with increased production.
For three generations, Super Starr has farmed in the U.S. and Mexico to produce year-round winter melons and papayas by growing, packing, and shipping in-house. The firm indicates that it controls the quality of its products from planting the initial seed to store shelves. The grower provides the only Fair-Trade-certified papayas on the market.
MAS Melons & Grapes, LLC of Rio Rico, AZ. had a great November shipping Mexican melons following a shaky start in October.
MAS will be shipping mini-watermelons from Hermosillo, Sonora, until around Dec. 20.
In January MAS Melons will be shipping a nice quality crop from the states of Colima and Nayarit in southern Mexico. This includes Orange Candy melons, Honeydew melons, mini- and seedless watermelons. These will be shipped until early April.
Last November was the most successful watermelon season the company had experienced in 35 years in the watermelon business. In fact, it was the best season ever.
MAS shipped Sonoran seedless watermelons for six weeks, ending in late November.