The melon’s characteristics
The melon, from the Latin cucumis melodrama, is an annual herbaceous plant, native to Intertropical Africa and a member of the Cucurbitaceae family.
The cantaloupe and honeydew melon are refreshing fruits. They have a high vitamin A and C content and are rich in antioxidants.
Varieties
There are several varieties of melon including: Charentais, Galia, Cantaloupe and even White.
Logistics
Georges Helfer SA (Switzerland) specializes in the import of out of season fruit such as the melon and has strong links with countries of production. The company has a comprehensive and carefully controlled traceability system so produce is tracked until it reaches the end consumer.
Georges Helfer SA (Switzerland) also has well established arrangements for shipping melons, by sea from all countries of origin.
Packaging
Melons are supplied in several sizes: 4, 5, 6 and 7.
Origin
Availability
Melon Charentais
Country | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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Spain | ||||||||||||
Senegal |
Melon Cantaloupe
Country | Jan | Fév | Mar | Avr | Mai | Jun | Jui | Aou | Sep | Oct | Nov | Déc |
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Honduras | ||||||||||||
Brazil |
Melon Galia
Country | Jan | Fév | Mar | Avr | Mai | Jun | Jui | Aou | Sep | Oct | Nov | Déc |
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Honduras | ||||||||||||
Brazil |
Melon Blanc
Country | Jan | Fév | Mar | Avr | Mai | Jun | Jui | Aou | Sep | Oct | Nov | Déc |
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Portugal |