PUNTA GORDA, Fla. – Melon 1 ( www.melon1.com) officially launches its 2026 domestic watermelon season with strong early harvests underway in Florida and an expanded growing program that will continue moving up the East Coast and into key Midwest regions throughout the summer. Simultaneously, the company is launching its second consecutive year of AI-supported

consumer marketing campaigns designed to strengthen retailer support, increase shopper engagement, and drive seasonal watermelon sales. This season, Melon 1 is growing a diverse mix of watermelon varieties including seedless, seeded, yellow watermelons, and specialty Black Jacks. Harvesting began in Florida in May and will continue through June, with Georgia harvests expected to begin in early June and run through the end of July.