Aerial view of irrigated melon fields in northeastern Brazil

Since 1998 · Northeastern Brazil

Our Story

Agrícola Famosa is a Brazilian fruit producer dedicated to growing, packing, and supplying high-quality fresh produce to customers around the world. Founded in northeastern Brazil, the company combines favorable growing conditions, agricultural expertise, and modern production practices to deliver consistent fruit throughout the season.

In 2019, Crown International USA LLC was established as FAMOSA USA to bring these melons and watermelons to the U.S. market.

From our fields
to your dock

Grown and packed in northeastern Brazil, shipped weekly, and received at our New Jersey operation for cold storage, quality control and distribution.

  1. Grown

    Harvested at peak ripeness in northeastern Brazil.

  2. Shipped

    Weekly shipments throughout the Brazilian season.

  3. Stored & checked

    Local cold storage and quality control in New Jersey.

  4. Delivered

    Reliable supply and personalized service across the U.S.

The Season

Weekly arrivals

Weekly arrivals from September through March, so you can plan your melon program ahead.

In season from September through March, with weekly arrivals.

  • 1998Agrícola Famosa is founded in northeastern Brazil
  • 2019FAMOSA USA is established in the United States
  • 7 monthsOf weekly shipments, September to March
  • New JerseyCold storage, quality control and distribution