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 every day […]
Cantaloupe Appetizers Perfect for Party Season
Cantaloupe Appetizers Perfect for Party Season Summer brings many things to look forward to. Warm weather, long days and of course plenty of ripe cantaloupe. It’s also a busy time of year for gatherings with family and friends. BBQ’s, pool parties and game nights are all in abundance this time of year. No matter the […]
Refresh Your Summer Party Lineup
Refresh Your Summer Party Lineup Summer is a hot time for parties, so we have a cool idea for you: a cantaloupe cocktail party! Summer gatherings come in all shapes and sizes from a back yard hangout to a full-on poolside pants-off dance-off. Two things every good party needs no matter what the occasion, are […]
We Plant More Every Day
We Plant More Every Day Cantaloupe season is finally here! And that means there’s a lot happening on our farms here in California. Not only are farmers harvesting cantaloupe in the southern California desert growing areas, but cantaloupe farmers in California’s Central Valley are busily planting seeds that will harvest a few months down the […]
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 inspiration, the California Cantaloupe Advisory Board […]
Roasted Cantaloupe Seeds
Roasted Cantaloupe Seeds We are here to introduce to you a delicious new snack! Maybe you have heard of roasted pumpkin seeds often made during the fall when pumpkins are available. Well, cantaloupe seeds offer a similar flavor and nutritional content, but the good news is, cantaloupe season is much longer, so you can make […]
The California Cantaloupe from Plant to Harvest
The California Cantaloupe from Plant to Harvest It’s that time again… California cantaloupe season! California cantaloupe harvest is now in full swing, with farmers hustling to get these fresh sweet melons from the field to your table. Cantaloupe love California’s sunny, hot and dry regions and as a result the state produces 75% of the […]
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 official […]
New Produce Safety Laws Not New to California Cantaloupe Farmers
New Produce Safety Laws Not New to California Cantaloupe Farmers On January 26, 2018 fruit, nut and vegetable farmers throughout the country began being required to follow specific food safety practices under a new federal regulation known as the Produce Safety Rule. For now, the new regulation applies only to large farms, defined as those […]
‘Tis the Season for Baking
‘Tis the Season for Baking With Fall setting in and the crisp nip in the air becoming ever-present, we are drawn to warmth and comfort. We find baking to be the perfect remedy to a bitter cold day — the oven fills the home with soothing aromas and the baked goods warm our bodies. Breads, […]