Watermelon

Our customers use watermelon because of its refreshing taste, high water content, and strong appeal in beverages and summer-oriented products. Watermelon has a naturally sweet and mild flavor that works well in juices, flavored waters, candies, and desserts, helping enhance taste without the need for excessive added sugars. Its high water content makes it especially useful in hydrating drinks and low-calorie formulations. Watermelon is also a source of vitamins A and C, as well as antioxidants like lycopene, supporting health and wellness marketing claims. It is commonly processed into juices, concentrates, purees, and extracts, which extend shelf life and make it convenient for large-scale manufacturing while maintaining consistent flavor and quality.

Brothers International is proud to offer various fruit juices and concentrates as USDA Organic certified.

Watermelon can be supplied as organic upon request

Available From

Our Watermelon is sourced from the earth's prime growing regions.

Available As

NFC Juice
Juice Concentrate
Puree
IQF

Harvest Seasons

Watermelons grow in the Southern hemisphere from September to March, and in the Northern hemisphere from June to October.

Botanical: Citrullus Lanatus

Sprawling Vines and Record-Breaking Sizes

Watermelon is a large, round or oval fruit that belongs to the Citrullus lanatus species and is native to Africa. It has a thick green rind, often with striped patterns, and a juicy interior that is typically red or pink with black seeds, though seedless varieties also exist. Watermelons grow on trailing vines and thrive in warm climates with plenty of sunlight. The fruit has a high water content, which contributes to its crisp and refreshing texture. Watermelons are usually harvested in the summer when fully ripe and have been cultivated for thousands of years in various parts of the world.

The Brothers International

Quality Promise

Brothers International and its 4 divisions, Brothers Ingredients, Dennick Fruit Source, Hosh International and Food Partners, are trusted global importers of premium ingredients to major food and beverage manufacturers in North America. We deliver consistent quality and supply across every format the industry demands. Our Watermelon is sourced from the earth’s prime growing regions where farming expertise, climate and soil composition come together to produce Watermelon of exceptional caliber. All of our suppliers undergo a rigorous vetting process to ensure we work with only the highest-quality processors and can fully guarantee traceability, sustainability, and compliance with all international regulations.

Each of our divisions has a specialized operations team to manage shipments and coordinate with customers and suppliers. They work closely with our in-house customs team to ensure efficient clearance, and collaborate with the USDA and FDA to maintain full regulatory compliance. This ensures your ingredients move seamlessly through every stage of import, arriving on time and ready for production with complete confidence. With decades of sourcing expertise and a strong commitment to customer success, you can count on Brothers International to deliver the premium ingredients your products require.

Brothers International is your source for watermelon NFC juice, watermelon juice concentrate and watermelon puree.

Industry Glossery

A Reference Guide for Fruit Ingredient Terminology

Check out our glossary for a consolidated reference of commonly used terminology across the global fruit ingredient industry. It provides straightforward definitions and context for the language and concepts referenced throughout the industry.