Product description

What makes Caribbean melons different?

Caribbean melons distinguish themselves on 3 characteristics:
1. Improved eating quality and reliability
2. Better presentation on the shelf
3. More melon for your money

First of all the eating quality. Due to the higher sugar levels (on average 2 Brix higher than standard cantaloupes) the variety has an altogether better flavour. In addition to the higher sugar level the variety is very stable in sugars; this means that more melons have similar, high levels of sugar!

Secondly, the presentation on the shelf. Due to the unique combination of genes the varieties have an extended shelf life. The fruits present well on the shelves, without sunken or soft spots; this has a positive impact on the amount of waste. Caribbean delivers ‘more melon for your money’. Due to the thin skin and small seed cavity, one melon yields 5-10% extra fruit flesh.

Processing
Caribbean is also the first melon especially bred for the processing industry. With its thin, smooth skin and small seed cavity it gives 5-10% extra fruit flesh per melon. Due to the relatively smooth skin it is very suitable for automated processes. This has ensured that most processing plants in the US and Europe are choosing Caribbean melons.

The Caribbean brand encompasses different varieties,
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Caribbean is the result of collaboration within the chain. This has resulted in a product that has great benefits for every chain player, from grower to consumer. Click on the group below to see what advantages Caribbean offers every chain player: