As off-shore melon production continues in January, the New Year also marks a return to school for the children of seasonal workers in Honduras and Guatemala. With Fyffes counting among its core values a focus on providing academic development for local children, we take a closer look at the investments the global produce leader is making in its farming communities.

When the calendar turns to November, the melons hit the U.S. market, as this month marks the arrival into North America of melons grown off-shore in Honduras and Guatemala. Indeed, the return of growing season in the Central American region at summer’s end means a lot for the well-being of local farming communities in Honduras and Guatemala, as the agricultural off-season can be a challenging time for seasonal workers seeking to supplement earnings.