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Cantaloupe: Wholesale Supplier and Shipper
Southern Corporate Packers ships cantaloupe in standard 9, 12 and 15 count cartons and in bins, available year round through domestic and offshore windows.
- Minimum order
- Truckload
- Mixed pallets
- Available
- Label
- Yum Yum, or packed to spec
- Service area
- United States & Canada
Overview
About cantaloupe
Cantaloupe is a core melon item and moves in volume alongside watermelon. Western and southeastern domestic supply covers most of the year, with offshore fruit filling the winter window. Count sizes run from 9s down to 15s depending on the program.
Also known as: muskmelon, rockmelon, Athena cantaloupe, Western shipper cantaloupe, netted melon.
Types and packs
How cantaloupe ships
Southern Corporate Packers supports the standard pack types used across the wholesale produce market. If a program needs something specific, ask.
Types and varieties
- Western shipper
- Athena (eastern)
- Long shelf life varieties
- Organic
Pack styles
- 9 count carton
- 12 count carton
- 15 count carton
- Bins
- Half bins
- Mixed melon pallets
Availability
When cantaloupe runs
Regions overlap through the year, so supply carries on rather than stopping when one area finishes.
| Region | Window |
|---|---|
| Florida and the Southeast | Spring and early summer |
| Eastern regions | Summer into fall |
| Offshore and Mexico | Winter into early spring |
Questions
Cantaloupe: common questions
What count sizes does cantaloupe ship in?
Cantaloupe ships in 9, 12 and 15 count cartons, and in bins for volume programs. Count selection depends on the retail program the fruit is going into.
Is cantaloupe available year round?
Yes. Domestic supply covers spring through fall and offshore fruit fills the winter window, so cantaloupe can be quoted year round.
Can cantaloupe ship on a mixed load?
Yes. Southern Corporate Packers sells by the truckload out of Immokalee, Florida, and mixed pallets can be built across commodities on a single load. Cantaloupe combines easily with watermelon and honeydew on a mixed melon load.
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