Melon 1 ships 300,000 retail display bins Through Labor Day

[PUNTA GORDA, FL] – September 1, 2026 – As Labor Day marks the unofficial close of summer, Melon 1 BB #:291868 is celebrating one of its strongest seasons yet, with approximately 300,000 custom retail display bins delivered to retail partners between the Fourth of July and Labor Day.

The milestone reflects continued growth in year-round watermelon programs and increasing demand from both retailers and foodservice customers seeking consistent, premium-quality fruit.

“Our growth comes down to relationships,” said Trey Miller, Chief Operating Officer. “We’ve spent decades building trusted partnerships with both our growers and our retail customers. That trust has allowed us to expand acreage, grow with our retail partners, and continue delivering the premium quality and consistency our customers expect.”

Melon 1’s fall season is already underway, with fresh watermelons available from late September through early December in North Carolina, Georgia, and Florida. Expanded acreage will help support retailers and foodservice operators as year-round watermelon programs continue to grow.

While Melon 1 has the capabilities of a leading East Coast watermelon shipper, the company remains proudly family-run, maintaining the same family-run flavor that has been at the heart of the business since the beginning. Team members work alongside growers throughout every production region, overseeing crops from planting through harvest and packing to help ensure the premium quality customers have come to expect.

Food safety remains a cornerstone of the company’s operation. Melon 1 follows standards that exceed USDA recommendations, providing retail and foodservice partners with confidence in the consistency, safety and quality of every shipment.

As the industry prepares for Southern Innovations in Nashville, the Melon 1 team looks forward to reconnecting with customers, growers and industry partners, sharing ideas, strengthening relationships and discussing opportunities for continued growth.

“Southern Innovations is always one of our favorite opportunities to reconnect with customers, learn from others across the produce industry, and strengthen the relationships that have helped define Melon 1 for decades,” said Rachel Syngo, Chief Marketing Officer. “We always leave inspired by the people, the innovation and the relationships that make this industry so special.”

About Melon 1
Melon 1 (www.melon1.com) is a year-round supplier of premium watermelons and melons, serving retail and foodservice partners across North America through a strategic network of domestic and international growing regions. The company is committed to delivering high-quality fruit, innovative merchandising solutions, and strong retail partnerships that help drive category growth.

Media Contacts:
Mary Blackmon
Blackmon Media Group
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Rachel Syngo
Chief Marketing Officer
Melon 1
www.melon1.com