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Legend Produce, in collaboration with leading Honduran grower-exporter Agrolibano and Kiss Melons, is excited to introduce its winter specialty melon program for 2026. Starting in February and continuing until May, the program will feature the popular Sugar Kiss (orange-flesh) and Summer Kiss melons. read more

Better prospects are ahead for Morocco's watermelon industry, as the Moroccan government has officially declared an end to the seven-year drought that has impacted the country. The drought had resulted in limitations and even prohibitions on watermelon production. read more

"Visiting Spain last year, seeing the feedback from watermelon farmers around the world regarding the new micro-seeded watermelon category, and the significant impact it has had on the international melon segment, motivated me to return home and share these developments locally," says Jandri Venter, a melon enthusiast. read more

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Approximately 300 melon and watermelon growers and marketers attended the two conferences organized by BASF | Nunhems in Manzanares and Tomelloso (Ciudad Real). Under the theme "Connecting with production to generate value," the seed company addressed key issues and challenges facing the industry. read more

Costa Group has introduced mini honeydew melons in a new trial with Woolworths. These glasshouse-grown fruits will be available in 50 top-tier stores across Victoria, as the grower-marketer aims to transform how Australians purchase and savor melons. read more

Costa Group has introduced new mini honeydew melons in a new trial with Woolworths. These glasshouse-grown fruits will be available in 50 top-tier stores across Victoria. This initiative is part of the grower-marketer's campaign to revolutionize how Australians purchase and savor melons. read more

"The data from the ISMEA AgriMercati report clearly demonstrate that the policies of the Meloni Government are having their intended effects: the strategies implemented to support Italian agriculture are proving to be effective and are yielding tangible results for our Nation." read more

The Regional Government of Piura, Peru, through the Regional Directorate of Agriculture (DRAP), has successfully initiated the process of organic banana crop rotation to prevent the spread of Fusarium, a pathogenic fungus that has caused significant damage to banana production and the economy. read more

received the award for the third time in Portugal. The Waikiki melon stands out for its unique flavor and quality, making it a favorite among consumers in both countries. read more

Waikiki melon, developed by Semillas Fitó with the support of its network of partner growers, has been awarded the Flavour of the Year prize in Spain for the first time, in addition to receiving this recognition for the third consecutive year in Portugal. read more

"In Bologna, we bring new, different products capable of meeting the needs of modern distribution and consumers, with unique characteristics." With these words, Maurizio Bacchi, CEO and President of Cora Seeds, inaugurated the presence of the Cesena-based company. read more

In 2025, Egypt increased its watermelon exports to Saudi Arabia and achieved its highest shipment volume on record, as reported by EastFruit. During the first nine months of the year, Saudi Arabia imported 18,500 tons of Egyptian watermelons valued at US$6.9 million. This represented a five-fold increase. read more

In modern melon production, shelf-life has become a strategic lever for the entire supply chain. Reducing waste, ensuring consistent quality for the consumer, and streamlining production management are now increasingly central objectives, made possible by the introduction of LSL (Long Shelf Life) technology. read more

W 2025 roku Egipt nie tylko zwiększył eksport arbuza do Arabii Saudyjskiej, ale także ustanowił nowy rekord wysyłek - informuje EastFruit. read more

"Ostatniego weekendu, 10 stycznia, wysłaliśmy pierwsze melony Galia, żółte melony miodowe i arbuzie do eksportu do Europy z Kostaryki. W tym tygodniu rozpoczynamy wysyłkę melonów kantalupa i mini-arbuzów" - mówi Rolf Weber z Global Producers z Venlo. On wyjaśnia, że read more

The significant lack of Mauritanian extra-early watermelons this season indicates that producers have decided to step back from the initiative they started last season. In the 2024/2025 season, a number of producers in Mauritania ventured into the commercial challenge of an exceptionally early season, beginning as early as December. read more

Kazakhstan increased its fruit and berry exports in the first ten months of 2025, shipping 197,600 tonnes abroad, up 33.5% compared to the same period in 2024. Export earnings reached $27.6 million. Melons and watermelons led the growth, with shipments up 22.9% to 91,400 tonnes. Major buyers. read more

The supply of imported cantaloupe is good, depending on the source. "Our main farm in Honduras is currently at its peak in cantaloupe harvest. We have excellent supply, especially on the East Coast," says Justin Bootz from Legend Produce. read more

Cora Seeds will be present at Marca, scheduled on January 14th and 15th at BolognaFiere (Hall 1G Stand E/6G). The Italian seed company will showcase several new products, including the "Malizioso" cocktail tomato, the "Corabell" midi plum tomato, as well as the range of "MaxiFresh" watermelons. "We are bringing new products to Bologna. read more