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Summer officially begins this week, and for many, it means melon season. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, in 2022 approximately 21.1 pounds of melon were available per U.S. consumer.

Summer brings scorching temperatures and the need for foods that can help us stay cool, hydrated, and energized. Among all the seasonal produce available, watermelon stands out as nature’s perfect ...

If you're an avid watermelon consumer, melon guru, or whatever you fancy yourself as, then maybe you had a sneaking suspicion that seedless watermelon stays fresh longer than the old-school, seeded ...