Melons

A few weeks after the conclusion of the watermelon campaign, it is possible to assess the results thanks to the analysis carried out by Agroter's Fruit and Vegetable Monitor and the feedback from the distribution network. read more

Until September 2024, a volume of 5,004,938 tons of fresh fruit was exported (+9.5%) worth 7.379.203 billion euros (+9%). After citrus fruits, the most exported fruits were stone fruits, watermelons, melons, and berries. Noteworthy is the growth in stone fruits, except for. read more

Obecnie podaż zarówno melonów kantalupowych, jak i melonów miodowych z Meksyku jest niższa niż oczekiwano. "Okazuje się, że jest trochę mniejsza niż się spodziewano" - mówi Scott Vandervoet z firmy Vandervoet & Associates, dodając, że żniwa z Kalifornii i Arizony również są mniejsze. Dlaczego tak się dzieje? read more

The world's largest melon grower and exporter from Brazil, Agricola Famosa, is planning to increase exports by a minimum of 10% to 15% this season. The focus, however, is on recovering lost volumes and sales from earlier in the year. Carlo Porro, CEO of Agricola Famosa, stated that Spain finished the season with a shortfall in production. read more

" A now melon and watermelon season is approaching for the greenhouses in Almeria. Therefore, producers must make decisions in the upcoming weeks regarding which varieties to choose in order to achieve the highest quality, production, and profitability. Semillas Fitó, one of the world's leading companies in research and development... " read more

The summer of 2024 concludes with a more than positive balance for Perla Nera, the mid-sized watermelon that has captured the hearts of Italians. This is confirmed by Bruno Francescon, president of the Perla Nera Consortium, Andrea Peviani, commercial director of Peviani S.p.A, and Sergio Giardina of Op La. read more

Semillas Fitó is expanding its catalogue of melon and watermelon varieties for greenhouse growers in Almeria. As the new campaign is about to start, the seed company based in Barcelona is introducing new products in almost every segment. read more

W październiku Brazylia była świadkiem wzrostu eksportu owoców, w tym skórki cytrusowej i melonów, co doprowadziło do pozytywnej zmiany salda handlowego. Według Comex Stat, przychody z eksportu dla Brazylii w październiku wyniosły 164,56 miliona dolarów (FOB), co oznacza wzrost o 45% w porównaniu z wrześniem, podczas gdy wydatki na import były wyższe. read more

Semillas Fitó, one of the leading companies in R&D in melon and watermelon varieties worldwide, has always worked closely with Almeria producers to improve and expand their

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A very positive balance for Perla Nera's summer 2024, the mid-sized watermelon. Despite the decrease in volumes due to weather conditions, it was a campaign focused on quality, and the brand has seen a significant growth in terms of awareness, confirmed Bruno. read more

The brassica season is in full swing and eTop Melon, the company from Pantalla (Perugia), is working on enhancing this segment in every way possible, from the field to the warehouse. They are focusing on producing broccoli, white, purple, and orange cauliflower, and savoy cabbage. read more

The summer season from Spain and Italy is gradually coming to an end at Exotic Roots. Due to the increasingly colder weather, there's less supply from local cultivation in these European countries, affecting products like bitter melon (sopropo/karela), long beans, and various types of vegetables. read more

Bouquet seedless watermelons are the flagship summer fruit of Anecoop France, and the company is now aiming to elevate persimmons as the new star of the winter season! Considered a "strategic product" for the cooperative, they aim to popularize this fruit in the French market. "Currently, the fruit selection... read more

Tetiana Ivchenko, Head of the Laboratory at the Institute of Vegetable and Melon Growing at the National Academy of Agrarian Sciences (NAAS) and Doctor of Agricultural Sciences, is sharing the advantages of cultivating sweet potatoes, their health benefits, and their high export potential. read more

Produkcja zarówno melonów cantaloupe, jak i honeydew jest obecnie w trakcie w Yuma, w Arizonie. "Nasza produkcja w Kalifornii zakończyła się dwa tygodnie temu, a rozpoczęliśmy w Yuma praktycznie równocześnie jako część kontynuacji naszego sojuszu z Westside Produce w zakresie produkcji melonów. Produkcja w Yuma będzie trwać przez kolejne około trzy read more

For about 30 years now, Jardin des Papes, a family business based in Carpentras (Vaucluse), has been producing strawberries, melons, and grapes (Muscat, Lavallée, and Apyrene varieties) on almost 180 hectares. Two years ago, a subsidiary was created, specializing in the production of nectars and. read more

How did the production of fruit and vegetable juices as well as frozen fruits and vegetables evolve in the three quarters of 2024? read more

The melon is the protagonist of the tenth edition of the column dedicated to the evolution of the profile of the national purchasing manager for fruits and vegetables, realized in collaboration between Monitor Ortofrutta of Agroter and Consumer Panel of GfK Italia. read more

The Brazilian melon season had a strong start in Europe this year. "The season began with a relatively empty market since the Spanish season ended quite early. Brazil also experienced some issues with cold nights, which slowed the growth of Galia and Cantaloupe melons. However, this resulted in a delay in the harvest, ensuring that the melons reached the market in optimal condition." read more

The customs report disclosed that Iran's agricultural exports amounted to 3.8 million tons, showing a 16% increase from the previous year. Topping the export list, pistachios brought in $614 million, followed by tomatoes, watermelons, apples, and dates at $226 million, $139 million, $124 million respectively. read more