Cool Down with Frozen Cantaloupe:
Your Ultimate Summer Hack
Hey there, cantaloupe lovers! Summer is here, and what better way to stay cool than by enjoying the refreshing, juicieness of cantaloupe? Grown under the warm California sun, cantaloupe is not only delicious but also packed with ...
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Picking the Perfect Cantaloupe – Tips on new variety selection, ripening and at home safety practices
Picking the Perfect Cantaloupe – Tips on new variety selection, ripening and at home safety practices
A lot has changed in the cantaloupe growing world. Growers are planting new varieties that behave much differently than the old, traditional cantaloupe varieties – particularly those grown in ...
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CANTALOUPE: Why do I love you? Let me count the ways! By Neva Cochran, MS, RDN, LD
CANTALOUPE: Why do I love you? Let me count the ways!
By Neva Cochran, MS, RDN, LD
Cantaloupe stirs up wonderful childhood memories for me. My mother kept a bowl of sliced cantaloupe in the refrigerator every summer to enjoy as a sweet, crunchy snack or a dessert on a hot day. In season May ...
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California Cantaloupe Farmers Begin Vaccinations for Essential Workforce
California Cantaloupe Farmers Begin Vaccinations for Essential Workforce
Thanks to the quick work of our cantaloupe farmers and packers, essential workers employed throughout the California cantaloupe industry were among some of the first front-line food workers to receive COVID vaccines in ...
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Have A Plant
Have A Plant
We are excited to share about the Have A Plant movement. Have you heard about it? The movement was started by the Produce for Better Health Foundation to encourage everyone to eat more fruits and vegetables. It’s a simple concept with many benefits. Adding more plant-based foods to our diet ...
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California Cantaloupe Farmers are Committed to Keeping your Melon Sunny, Sweet and Safe!
California Cantaloupe Farmers are Committed to Keeping your Melon Sunny, Sweet and Safe!
If you love California cantaloupe, you’ll be happy to know that all cantaloupes grown in California are subject to a mandatory food safety program. That’s right – in addition to all the cantaloupe news, recipes and ...
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7 Reasons To Eat Cantaloupe All Summer Long
7 Reasons to Eat Cantaloupe All Summer Long
As the first of the early season California cantaloupe gets picked and packed and sent on its way to your local grocery store, we are rounding up seven [of the countless] reasons to eat cantaloupe all Summer long (and beyond!). With mere days until the ...
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Combat Cold Season with California Cantaloupe
Combat Cold Season with California Cantaloupe
With cold season upon us health and immunity are top of mind. California cantaloupe is a healthy, happy option for battling colds and strengthening the body's ability to combat the inevitable cold season!
Cantaloupes are an excellent source of Vitamin A and ...
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Cantaloupe: A Healthy, Happy Option
Cantaloupe: A Healthy, Happy Option
From battling cold season during winter, to getting fit for summer, maintaining good health is important throughout the year! Now, with the holiday season upon us - and with it copious amounts of delicious food - good health is top of mind for many. For some, healthy ...
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