Melons

For national watermelons, the marketing period has now been extended, starting from the end of April and (surprisingly) ending well into October. Climate change also encourages consumption of this fruit/vegetable even in the autumn months. You might be interested. read more

The beach umbrellas are still open, and summer fruits dominate the table: watermelons, grapes, peaches, and plums steal the show. However, among the stands of Italian wholesale markets, Italian pears have been making an appearance for a few weeks now, but it seems like no one is paying attention to them. read more

Exsa Europe has acquired a strategic share in Agricola Salutaris, its melon supplier in Brazil. Agricola Salutaris owns a 400-450 hectare melon farm, along with a packing station and harvesting equipment. "Our strategy is to have a strong presence near the source of our main products. This approach has already proven successful." read more

A species of melon, previously thought to be almost extinct, is making a comeback in Montreal, its city of origin. The Montreal melon, which was once considered a luxury item popular among the elite in the late 1800s, is being revitalized through local efforts. This fruit was traditionally grown along the St. Lawrence River. read more

In watermelon, there is a trend towards increasing segmentation of the product, especially in the Hypermarket and Supermarket channels, at the expense of large sizes. In melon, assortments are broader thanks to the introduction of new types and the promotion of excellent products. read more

The distribution of the new "Dedicated to You" card will start on Monday, September 9th. This initiative, which the Meloni Government has decided to confirm and refinance this year, adding additional resources of 600 million euros, has allowed for an increase in the card's value to 500 euros per household. read more

The Italian table grape campaign is in full swing: the most requested variety is the white Vittoria. Meanwhile, the Italian melon campaign is coming to an end. It's also the end of the campaign for peaches and nectarines, with the sale of Sicilian products closing the season. read more

Lambo Seeds is currently developing a small, single-portion watermelon grown vertically in a greenhouse at high density, as it explores new horizons in the watermelon sector. "We have been experimenting for some time now," says Sandro Colombi, director of Lamboseeds. read more

Solarenn, the French cooperative based in Brittany, has been marketing mini watermelons since 2023. For this season, 15 to 20 tons are planned, but production is expected to increase in the coming years. Gaëtan Beraud, the technical coordinator at the cooperative, explains the benefits of the product. read more

"The most striking development for the national melon campaign is the progressive reduction in availability starting from next week," begins Bruno Francescon, president of the eponymous OP, prompted by IFN to provide an update on the ongoing campaign. read more

Agro Export Pacific S.A., located in the province of Herrera, Republic of Panama, has positioned itself as a top exporter of watermelons to Europe. Led by General Manager Ricardo García Salas, the company has experienced steady growth since its establishment in 2010 and has specialized... read more

"Niedawno pierwsze kontenery naszych melonów Dulce zostały ponownie załadowane w Brazylii. W tym tygodniu (36) rozpoczynamy nowy sezon z Galia, żółtymi i arbuzami. Melony cantaloupe i Piel de Sapo pojawią się wkrótce. Oprócz naszej marki własnej melonów Dulce, będą także..." read more

A small, single-portion watermelon grown vertically in a greenhouse at high density is currently being developed by Lambo Seeds as it explores new horizons in the watermelon sector. "We have been experimenting for some time now," says Sandro Colombi, director of Lambo Seeds. "To create a highly." read more

Melon prices in Ukraine have risen due to a decrease in supply. Market participants attribute the price increase to a continued reduction in melon supply. The hot and dry weather is adversely affecting the quality of the produce. read more

W tym tygodniu Ukraina zanotowała wzrost cen melonów, jak donoszą analitycy z projektu EastFruit. Według uczestników rynku, wzrost cen wynika głównie z dalszego zmniejszenia podaży tych upraw. Gorąca i sucha pogoda obecnie ma negatywny wpływ na

This week, Ukraine has seen a rise in melon prices, as reported by analysts from the EastFruit project. According to market participants, the price increase is primarily due to a continued reduction in the supply of these crops. The hot and dry weather is currently having a negative impact on. read more

In the context of climate change, tropical fruits such as watermelons have been gaining significance in German cultivation in recent years. Obsthof Holderrieth in Schwaigern has also been cultivating watermelons since 2018 and sells them through its own marketing channels. read more

Italian watermelons have been in short supply for several weeks, causing prices to gradually rise. Salvatore Lotta, the sales manager of O.P. Agricola Campidanese, has conducted an initial evaluation of the current production and sales season after approximately three months. "This campaign is..." read more

Mercadona has watermelon of national origin in all its stores, a campaign that started last April and is expected to last until next October. The company's plans

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Once again, Frutas Plasencia will attend the annual Fruit Attraction event, jointly with Diosur, their partner in watermelon and melon production. The stand will be located at the

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W ciągu ostatnich kilku tygodni intensywne upały spowodowały gwałtowny wzrost popytu na arbuz Dolce Passione na włoskich rynkach, a jeszcze bardziej za granicą. Eksport wzrósł teraz do 40%. Potwierdza to Luciano Trentini, dyrektor Konsorcjum. "Do tej pory zebraliśmy nieco mniej niż 70% całkowitej... read more