<p>C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. has acquired melon category leader Timco Worldwide, Inc., making it one of the dominant providers in the North and Latin American melon category. Under the Melon Up!® and Irish Eyes® labels, Timco has established a growing network with a year-round supply of regular and mini sized watermelons and seasonally provides cantaloupes, honeydews and mixed melon. C.H. Robinson’s acquisitions in the produce sector have included FoodSource in 2005 and Rosemont Farms Corporation, Inc. in 2009. Adding Timco to the family combined with FoodSource and Rosemont Farms, can only strengthen C.H. Robinson's market position.<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"> Jim Lemke, C.H. Robinson senior vice president states, “This acquisition supports our strategy to develop innovative products and grower relationships that are uniquely aligned with the needs in the marketplace." Timco Worldwide, founded in 1985 is headquartered in Davis, CA. The shipper operates in ten states nationally and internationally in Honduras, Guatemala, Costa Rica, Mexico and Panama. In addition to enhancing C.H. Robinson's existing melon category programs, Along with its melon program, Timco will also bring "...unique and proprietary technology in advanced planning, sorting and distribution services, and the ability, through proprietary seed arrangements, to garner the best yield and tonnage from their crops."</p><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><p>www.chrobinson.com</p><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">
