Nunhems, the vegetable seed business of Bayer CropScience, has acquired the watermelon and melon seed business of Abbott & Cobb. This acquisition will greatly impact the global landscape of watermelon and melon genetics. Rafa Mora, Nunhems' Watermelon and Melon Crop Sales Manager for the Americas, tells AndNowUKnow, “It’s an exciting time for the Nunhems watermelon and melon crop team. Established, industry-leading genetics from Abbott & Cobb are being teamed with the existing varieties and an impressive global network of dedicated experts from Nunhems. The result is a truly monumental combination of people, product, and resources that are 100% focused on creating lasting value for our customers.” Look for Nunhems USA’s “More than you expect” campaign at the 2013 state and national watermelon conventions.<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">Gary Price of Ideal Sales has retired. Mr. Price spent 37 years with the full service produce firm, beginning his career as a transportation researcher. He then moved into sales where he specialized in promoting the onion category. Mr. Price tells AndNowUKnow, "My time with Ideal Sales has been an amazing ride and though my position in the industry may not remain a professional one, it will always remain personally ingrained in me. The work I have done with this company holds a very special place in my heart." Best of luck to you, Mr. Price, in your future endeavors!<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">
