Melons

Cooperativa Agricola San Tommaso from Licata, in the province of Agrigento, is starting its harvest of "netted melons". This year, the mild winter without cold spells or frost has led to an earlier development of the fruit compared to previous years. "Last weekend, we began harvesting the green-skinned melons." read more

Water crisis is now one of the most urgent challenges for agriculture globally. Water scarcity threatens agricultural production and requires innovative solutions to ensure the survival of crops. In this context, Chilean scientists are working on read more

Even the sugar and watermelon sector is deeply concerned. On a positive note, water reserves have increased by five percentage points compared to February, reaching 65.8% of total capacity. And they will continue to rise, as additional precipitation is forecasted for this week (week 12). read more

"Istnieje większy optymizm wokół importowanych melonów z Gwatemali." - mówi Tom Ferguson, wiceprezes ds. sprzedaży w Classic Fruit Company. "Jesteśmy teraz w sezonie wiosennym i wszystko, co teraz spływa, zostało wyhodowane w doskonałych warunkach." "Pierwsze trzy miesiące naszego sezonu były" read more

Confagricoltura welcomes Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's intervention on the Mercosur agreement, which emphasizes the need to ensure reciprocity in trade exchanges for them to be fair. read more

Seed specialists Agristar and Semillas Fitó have formed a new strategic alliance to foster innovation in the research and development of specific products for Brazilian agriculture. The venture will focus on key crops such as tomatoes, peppers, melons, and watermelons. read more

Słońce regularnie pokazywało się przez ostatnie dwa tygodnie, zwiększając sprzedaż melonów i arbuzów, jak zaobserwował Gino van Lin z Frankort&Koning w Venlo. "Obecnie mamy sezon na panamskie arbuzy. Otrzymujemy dobre ilości, a te arbuz są" read more

For the 2025 season, the Italian producers' organization Agricola Campidanese confirms that the areas dedicated to watermelons and melons will remain similar to those of the previous year. "For the upcoming season, we will have 300 hectares of land, including our own and that of our member growers, with 250 hectares allocated for watermelons and melons. read more

The severe weather in Spain has caused some unexpected issues for outdoor crops. "We thought we would have a quiet winter, as we've had fairly stable growing conditions throughout the season and good prices. But winter had a sting in the tail over the last ten days," says Thomas Bos of Thomasol. read more

The global melon market is currently experiencing significant changes due to shifts in consumption patterns, logistical challenges, and the growing importance of product differentiation. With a rising demand for premium melon products, producers and exporters have had to adjust their strategies to stay competitive. Supermarkets are also adapting to these trends by offering a wider variety of melon options to meet consumer preferences. read more

The Coordinator of Agricultural and Livestock Organizations (COAG) of Almeria has warned that the persistent rains in the province in March are already causing damage to some crops, especially vegetable, outdoor, and greenhouse crops, such as broccoli, cucumber, pepper, watermelon, and melon. read more

Nowadays, new lifestyles and household routines are making the consumption of ready-made or quick meals increasingly necessary. As a result, there has been a growing demand for fresh-cut products, particularly from supermarkets and the hospitality and restaurant sector. In order to stay competitive, it is essential to have the right... read more

With the transplants now completed, the Licata Mundial Consortium is gearing up for the harvest of the first melons of the season. President Domenico Raneri confirms that the harvests will not be long in coming and a good start to the commercial campaign is expected. "We are very excited." read more

W Turcji rosnące koszty uprawy oraz zmienność klimatyczna skłaniają producentów owoców i warzyw do przesiadki na "bezpieczniejsze" alternatywy uprawne. Według Eurofruit, tureccy rolnicy coraz częściej stawiają na pszenicę i kukurydzę zamiast tradycyjnych upraw, takich jak arbuz, pomidory, i...

In Turkey, escalating cultivation expenses and climate volatility are prompting a shift among fruit and vegetable growers toward "safer" crop alternatives. According to Eurofruit, Turkish farmers are increasingly prioritizing wheat and corn over traditional crops like watermelons, tomatoes, and... read more

The March rains in the province of Almeria have been favorable for certain woody crops and cereals but harmful to watermelon, melon, cauliflower, and broccoli. ASAJA Almeria is closely monitoring the situation and emphasizing the importance of having agricultural insurance to cope with these challenges. read more

The beginning of the asparagus season is always eagerly anticipated. Restaurants, in particular, enjoy featuring the first asparagus on their menus. This results in a busy period for catering wholesalers like Flemish Square Melon. "Volumes are still limited, but we're now delivering every." read more

With a medium maturation cycle, very vigorous plant with complete resistances, high capacity for setting fruit and equally high productivity, the new Torricelli F1 melon presented by BASF | Nunhems responds ideally to the needs of the retail sector and modern consumption trends. read more

Next to the traditional elongated striped watermelons that have been available in the market since last month, Agence Laparra has just received a shipment of seedless black watermelons. Antoine Godard-Durand is providing updates on the beginning of the season. "Currently, we have boxes of Mauritanian striped watermelons. read more

Itaueira has formed a strategic partnership with MBR Company, based in São Paulo, to restart exports of its Rei-branded melons to the markets of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). read more

Jandri Venter, the melon category manager at Rijk Zwaan, is warning that the melon market is rapidly declining, and urgent steps need to be taken to change this course. "We must safeguard our market - low-quality melons cannot be accepted on the shelves any longer," he states, pointing out that many consumers are... read more