Fresh Produce Supply Spain
Cantaloupe
April — September
Spain – a top supplier in Europe
A round-shaped melon with a netted or lightly ribbed rind and orange flesh. It has a stronger aromatic flavour than yellow melon, but is more sensitive in logistics and has a shorter shelf life.
Spain is a key supplier of cantaloupe/Charentais to EU markets in summer. Main regions of production in Andalucía (early season), Murcia (early and mid-season), and Castilla-La Mancha (mid-late season).
Varieties
( Apr — Sep)
Charentais-type (Apr — Sep)
Dominant in Europe, most important “cantaloupe-style” melon in Spanish export. Strong aroma, orange flesh and ribbed rind (green/cream turning yellow).
Harvest season by Variety
SepOctNovDecJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAug
Charentais-type
Sizes and packaging
- Sizes: calibre = number of fruits per box (e.g. cal 4-9 = 4 to 9 fruits per box).
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Packaging formats
- Usually 5 or 12/15 kg/box