Melons

Spain’s Agroponiente Group is expected to see a significant increase in melon and watermelon production this year. The company is currently in the midst of its spring campaign and anticipates selling 60,000 tonnes of watermelons and 10,000 tonnes of melons. read more

Sezon melona miodowego na Hainanie, w Chinach, zbliża się do końca. Pomimo wyzwań związanych z ubiegłorocznym super tajfunem i niepewnym rynkowym środowiskiem, w tym sezonie zanotowano wzrost wolumenu eksportu. Według Joy Wang, dyrektora (Shangmi) Hainan Agricultural Development Co., Ltd., read more

With the northern hemisphere entering the harvest season, pineapples, mangos, and melons are being consumed in large quantities. The Japanese peeler innovator Astra is once again busy preparing shipments for retail chains and small-scale factories that require fruit peeling. This month, the company is... read more

A new campaign for "retati" melons has started, with the Sicilian product already on the market. Thanks to the mild climate in March and April, Sicily boasts the earliest production in Europe, with a one-month advance compared to other continental cultivations. Cultivated in the region... read more

Sicily confirms itself as a cradle of agri-food excellence thanks to its unique microclimatic conditions, characterized by strong temperature variations, low levels of humidity, and an extraordinary variety of soils. It is in this privileged context that the Sicilian netted melon is born. read more

Easter has always been a holiday that evokes tradition, conviviality, and, for the fruit and vegetable sector, a strategic moment between the end of winter campaigns and the beginning of summer references. The industry is experiencing a period of transition and great attention from the supply chain. read more

Pacific Trellis Fruit, the company behind the Dulcinea® brand, is launching a new range of premium melons: Dulcinea Pure Perfection™ Melons. This selection of top-quality melons is aimed at enhancing the consumer's eating experience with exceptional sweetness, texture, and juiciness. "We are... read more

Prudac is always looking for innovations - something fresh, unique, and unlike anything currently on the market. After years of research and development, Prudac is introducing: Mini Melon Honey Drops F1 Dara. What makes it special? Honey Drops F1 Dara is a compact melon variety showing read more

The melon market is currently in a transitional phase. Overseas volumes are rapidly declining, while Morocco and Spain are preparing to start their seasons. Jacob Akatalan of MG Fruit in Ridderkerk takes stock: "The recent sunny weather has often led to strong melon sales, but that only works if read more

Zbliżając się długi weekend wielkanocny, Pieter de Ruiter z firmy 4Fruit zauważa, że sprzedaż nie spełnia jeszcze oczekiwań. "Dziś nie ma oznak wielkanocnego szaleństwa. W tej chwili głównie sprzedajemy dobrej jakości hiszpańskie pigwy, zwłaszcza klientom tureckim i marokańskim. Oraz karczochy." read more

W kontekście trwającego od lat trwałego susza, który dotknął Maroko, produkcja arbuzów została ograniczona w kilku regionach, począwszy od ograniczeń dotyczących obszaru uprawy w miejscowościach takich jak Zagora, a kończąc na całkowitym zakazie w Tata. Według lokalnego plantatora, Moulay Ahmed Errahmani, w Tata... read more

The watermelon harvest from Hermosillo, Mexico is starting. "Compared to this time last year, the harvest is progressing well despite the recent cooler-than-usual weather in the area. We expect the season to begin this week and continue until early June, following a fairly standard timeframe for the crop." read more

The "No green cuts" campaign aims to ensure the quality of watermelons and melons grown in Almeria so that they reach consumers in optimum ripening conditions. The Territorial Delegation of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water, and Rural Development, together with Hortyfruta, will inspect shipments from third… read more

The new campaign for netted melons has started, with Sicilian products already available, while the asparagus campaign is picking up. With the Easter holidays approaching, the demand for artichokes and broad beans is increasing. Italian green beans have had a good start, as the commercial season continues. read more

The first Moroccan watermelons have already started appearing on the local market, but the season will kick into full gear in 10-15 days, as stated by Moroccan exporter Ahmed Bouljid. Bouljid also mentioned that "this season will be different from the last few, with a significant increase in volume." read more

In these months, the Italian wholesale markets are in a transition phase, suspended between a lackluster winter season and the anticipation of full spring, which traditionally brings a breath of vitality thanks to more requested and performing references. read more

The Secretariat of Economic Development, Science, Technology, and Innovation (SEDEC) released the Trade Balance Bulletin, which showcased the export data of Rio Grande do Norte for March. Five products from the fruit production sector accounted for 58.6% of the state's total exports. Fresh melons were... read more

The first Moroccan watermelons have been appearing on the local market for some time now, but the full season is expected to begin in 10-15 days, as stated by Moroccan exporter Ahmed Bouljid. Bouljid also mentioned that "this season will be different from the past few seasons, with a significant increase in volume." read more

The first Moroccan melons - especially those from the earliest regions, such as Dakhla - have already started to appear on international markets. Currently, "demand is very high and far exceeds the available supply," as stated by Agrimaroce. read more

AI-powered technology facilitator GrubMarket has successfully acquired Delta Fresh Produce, based in Nogales, a top distributor that specializes in tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, grapes, watermelons, and various other fresh produce commodities imported from Mexico. read more