Melons
Specialty Melons: Wholesale Supplier and Shipper
Southern Corporate Packers handles hami, galia, canary, crenshaw, casaba and Santa Claus melons on seasonal windows for retail and foodservice programs.
- Minimum order
- Truckload
- Mixed pallets
- Available
- Label
- Yum Yum, or packed to spec
- Service area
- United States & Canada
Overview
About specialty melons
The specialty melons are shorter-window, higher-interest items that give a produce set something beyond cantaloupe and honeydew. They run in smaller volume and availability moves, so these are usually built into a program rather than quoted standing.
Also known as: hami melon, galia melon, canary melon, crenshaw melon, casaba melon, Santa Claus melon, piel de sapo, specialty melon assortment.
Types and packs
How specialty melons 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
- Hami
- Galia
- Canary
- Crenshaw
- Casaba
- Santa Claus
- Piel de sapo
Pack styles
- Count cartons
- Bins
- Mixed specialty melon pallets
Availability
When specialty melons runs
Regions overlap through the year, so supply carries on rather than stopping when one area finishes.
| Region | Window |
|---|---|
| Domestic | Summer into fall |
| Offshore | Winter windows, varies by variety |
Questions
Specialty Melons: common questions
Which specialty melons can Southern Corporate Packers supply?
Hami, galia, canary, crenshaw, casaba and Santa Claus melons, among others. These run on short windows, so call the sales desk for what is available now.
Can specialty melons ship as a mixed assortment?
Yes. A mixed specialty melon pallet is a common way to run these, since individual varieties move in smaller volume than cantaloupe or honeydew.
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