Galia Melon

Commodity Overview

Galia melons have yellow-orange skin with a light tan netting. They have pale green flesh with a sweet and spicy flavor and a banana-like or tropical fragrance. A more prominent orange color in the skin and a musky fragrance signal ripeness and a higher sugars.

Characteristics

Commodity: Specialty Melons
Category: Melons
Appearance: Yellow-orange skin with a light tan netting
Flesh: Pale green deepening to darker green near the rind
Flavor: Sweet and spicy with a banana-like or tropical aroma
Size: Medium
Color: Yellow-orange
Shape: Round
Served Raw: Yes
Seed: A central seed cavity with golden-colored seeds
Availability: Spring to mid-fall
Additional Notes: Photo courtesy World Variety Produce

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Martins Distribution Inc

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Business Type:

Wholesaler

Location HQ:

Charlotte, 28273-5843 North Carolina

Berries:

Blackberries, Blueberries, Cranberries, Raspberries, Strawberries, Specialty Berries

Citrus:

Grapefruit, Lemons, Limes, Oranges

Sun City Produce Co

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Business Type:

Wholesaler

Location HQ:

Pompano Beach, 33069 Florida

Berries:

Blackberries, Blueberries, Cranberries, Raspberries, Strawberries, Specialty Berries

Citrus:

Grapefruit, Lemons, Limes, Oranges

Pure Hothouse Foods Inc (Pure Flavor®)

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Business Type:

Broker, Exporter, Grower, Shipper, Importer

Location HQ:

Romulus, 48174 Michigan

Salad Vegetables:

Peppers, Mini Sweet, Red Bell Peppers, Yellow Bell Peppers, Orange Bell Peppers, Red Cherry Tomatoes, Red Cherry Tomatoes on the Vine, Red Cocktail Tomatoes

Organic Produce:

Organic Cucumbers, Organic Peppers, Bell, Organic Tomatoes

Pure Hothouse Foods Inc (Pure Flavor®) HQ

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Business Type:

Broker, Exporter, Grower, Shipper, Importer, Wholesaler

Location HQ:

Leamington, N8H 3V6 Ontario

Salad Vegetables:

Peppers, Mini Sweet, Red Bell Peppers, Yellow Bell Peppers, Orange Bell Peppers, Red Cherry Tomatoes, Red Cherry Tomatoes on the Vine, Red Cocktail Tomatoes

Organic Produce:

Organic Cucumbers, Organic Peppers, Bell, Organic Tomatoes

Pure Hothouse Foods Inc (Pure Flavor®)

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Business Type:

Broker, Exporter, Grower, Shipper, Importer

Location HQ:

San Antonio, 78217 Texas

Salad Vegetables:

Peppers, Mini Sweet, Red Bell Peppers, Yellow Bell Peppers, Orange Bell Peppers, Red Cherry Tomatoes, Red Cherry Tomatoes on the Vine, Red Cocktail Tomatoes

Organic Produce:

Organic Cucumbers, Organic Peppers, Bell, Organic Tomatoes