Melon Minute Video Series
With grower partners from Mexico, up through California and the Northwest, OGC will keep your shoppers in a melon state of mind all season. There’s something for every eater, from classic melons to unique specialty items and dry farmed options, too.
We’ll be with you all the way, sharing Melon Minute updates from OGC coworkers, where we get into what’s behind the rind, checking for ripeness, texture and taste.
Check this page for up the latest videos and updates and follow us on social media so you don’t miss a single slice.
And be sure to check out OGC’s 2025 Melon Toolkit for varietal facts, ripeness 101 and melon merchandising tips to support a magical melon season.
Dry farm melon season is back!
Melon season is back, and this year Ladybug Brand is bringing eaters three extra special dry farmed melons. Dry farming practices also save water, which is particularly important in the Pacific Northwest’s changing climate. Farmers focus on variety selection and preparing the soil so plants can thrive with little to no irrigation all growing season long. It’s an ancient growing method with modern relevance.
🍈 French heirloom Charentais melons are super aromatic with sweet flesh that’s firm and silky.
🍈 Football shaped Piel de Sapo has sweet green flesh that tastes like a honeydew crossed with a pear.
🍈 And personal-sized Sugar Cube melons are what every cantaloupe hopes to be, with a potent floral fragrance.
The Team tastes NW Hermiston Cantaloupe!
Just how good is all of the delicious organic Hermiston Cantaloupe coming from Northwest growers? We had a bunch of OGC coworkers give it a try to find out.
Organic Honeydew: More Than Meets the Rind
This summer, it's time to take a closer look at the honeydew melons your shoppers are craving. Don’t judge a melon by its rind – these three varieties pack unexpected flavor and color inside.
Gold Honeydew: With its sunny yellow rind, this melon hides a sweet surprise – dense, white flesh that’s as floral and fruity as it gets. It’s perfect for shoppers looking for something familiar yet delightfully new.
Orange Honeydew: For those who love a twist on the classic, this light-green skinned variety reveals vibrant orange flesh that’s juicy and succulent, with a honeyed sweetness that will wow.
Green Honeydew: The ultimate crowd-pleaser, this melon has that classic green skin and flesh with a refreshing, honey-sweet taste and a hint of apple.
Ladybug BRAND Black Seedless Watermelon
No summer event is complete without a big juicy watermelon, and Ladybug Brand™. Black Seedless Watermelon delivers the delicious melon flavor that eaters dream of. With dark green skin, thin rind, rich red flesh and not a seed in sight, Black Seedless Watermelon is a beauty. But the real treat is in how it eats – dripping with juice, the crisp flesh is super sweet and a rich watermelony flavor.
2025 Melon Forecast is Looking Sunny
A team of OGC coworkers headed down to California’s Imperial Valley to wander through melon fields, chat with growers and get a taste of first-of-the-season fruit. The melons they tasted already have delicious flavors and tempting textures, and OGC’s melon buyer Rachel Pienovi expects that trend to continue.
SPECIALTY WATERMELONS (2024)
Specialty organic watermelons are abundant, juicy and fresh! During a recent sales call, Senior Account Representative Monique Kirby got behind the rind of the delicious Black Mini Seedless and Orange Seedless Watermelon. Watch to find out more and order up to keep that Melon Magic alive for shoppers.
NORTHWEST GROWN MELONS ARE ON! (2024)
The temperatures are rising and so is the excitement for refreshing Northwest grown melons. Melons from eastern Oregon and Washington are rolling in and the quality is amazing. Take a minute to watch OGC’s Melon Buyer, Rachel Pienovi, get behind the rind on three must-try melons, each bursting with its own unique taste: sweet Charentais, juicy and honey-like Hami and rich, flavorful Tuscan.
NW CANTALOUPE FROM HERMISTON (2024)
It’s Northwest melon season, and the perfect moment to get behind the rind of outstanding organic cantaloupe from Hermiston, Oregon. Click to hear more about these sweet and juicy melons along with Michael Miano from OGC’s Quality Assurance team – it only takes a Melon Minute.
FRESH BATCH OF JUICY MELONS (2024)
Graydon Russell, Account Representative on OGC's sales team showcases a fresh batch of perfectly ripe, sweet, and juicy melons—guaranteed to delight shoppers.
DAYBREAK SEEDLESS MELON (2024)
The orange flesh of this Daybreak Seedless melon is a sweet and juicy twist on a summer classic. Learn more about this fresh, crisp melon with OGC Senior Account Representative Lucas Crawford. Be sure to check out our Melon Toolkit for your Melon Magic POP, availability chart and tips.
THE NEW HONEYSAURUS MELON (2024)
Would a Snow Leopard melon by any other name taste as sweet? Eaters are about to find out. Now available, organic Honeysaurus melon are brixing over 17, meaning everyone is going to fall in love with this crisp, sweet and refreshing melon treat.
TASTY FULL MOON SEEDLESS WATERMELON (2024)
Join OGC Senior Account Representative Lucas Crawford for a Melon Minute as he slices into the fresh, summer flavors of organic Full Moon seedless watermelon and talks about size, ripeness, texture and taste.
THE BINS ARE IN! (2024)
Exceptionally sweet and juicy, Ladybug Brand organic black seedless watermelon is available by the bin now and all summer long. Melon Magic has only just begun, with a bounty of melons heading your way. Be sure to bring in the bins to keep your displays full of excitement and boost sales with stunning classic and specialty melons all summer long.