POMPANO BEACH, FL - A key collaboration has come to light in the melon arena. Two prominent category players—Ayco Farms and Fisher Ranch—have forged an alliance aimed at supplying a year-round assortment of top-quality melons.

“The creation of this program with Fisher Ranch marks a significant milestone for Ayco," said Avi Nir, Chief Executive Officer and President of Ayco. "It represents our promise to provide our customers with top-quality melons all year round. We're excited about the opportunities for this alliance and the benefits it will offer our customers."

With a heightened focus on the retail, foodservice, and fresh-cut segments, this alliance aims to guarantee the companies’ clientele a steady provision of premium-quality melons. As a press release detailed, both Ayco and Fisher Ranch are renowned for their stringent control over every stage of their operations, from cultivation and harvesting to packaging, quality control, and distribution. Both companies’ meticulous attention to detail ensures only the finest melons reach their customers.

Fisher Ranch supplies melons throughout North America and is known for its sweet and flavorful vine-ripe melons. The producer operates in Arizona and California, bringing domestic operational support and more than six decades of expertise and dedication to the industry.

This complements the operations of Ayco Farms, which supplies various offshore fruits and vegetables, including cantaloupes, watermelons, honeydews, pineapples, and asparagus across Central and South America and Mexico.

“This alliance is a natural progression for Fisher and our growth strategy. We bring a combined legacy of quality, innovation, and customer-focused operations,” added Bart Fisher, Principal Shareholder of Fisher Ranch, highlighting the synergistic potential of this initiative with Ayco. “This new venture is more than just a business arrangement; it's a commitment to excellence."

As part of this collaboration, Ayco will transition to Fisher Ranch, with melon production in Arizona and California beginning in late May and continuing through October. As the release assured, the collaboration will leverage Guatemalan melons from November to June, guaranteeing a year-round supply.

As always, leave a tab open as ANUK covers the latest industry news.