Melons

Italian production of netted melons is on the rise, with smooth melons also starting to be sold. Cherry production is at its peak, but prices are still high and are slowing down demand. Apricots are off to a slow start, as their quality is not yet at good levels. read more

Almería continues to strengthen its leading role in watermelon exports from Spain, with shipments estimated at 631 thousand tons for the current season, representing a 21% increase compared to the previous year, as reported by valenciafruits.com. read more

There is a small fruit-vegetable from Puglia that is gaining attention well beyond regional boundaries: it is the "barattiere," registered in the PAT (Traditional Agricultural Product) registry, an immature melon that is still crunchy and slightly sweet, consumed like a cucumber but with its own unique characteristics. read more

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In the expanding region around Battipaglia, south of Naples, the first seed-bearing watermelons of the Dumara variety were harvested just in time for Ascension Day. "Even though planting in the tunnel facilities began around February 20, about a week earlier than usual, we are now starting this. read more

During last week's IFN live broadcast dedicated to melons (click here to watch the broadcast), Domenico Raneri announced an important news for the fruit and vegetable sector: on May 23rd, at the municipal theater of Licata, the Promotional Committee for was established. read more

Productive dynamics, consumption trends in Italy and in Mediterranean countries, and varietal innovation will be the key topics of the first symposium of the Melon Mantovano Igp, scheduled from July 22 to 24 in Mantova. The event is organized by the Consortium for enhancement and protection. read more

The weekly appointment with La Borsa della Spesa continues, the information service curated by BMTI and Italmercati, designed to help consumers choose the best seasonal products based on their availability in markets, quality, and affordability. read more

During the recent IFN live broadcast dedicated to melons, which aired in the past few days (click here to watch the broadcast), the key players in the supply chain expressed cautious optimism about the current campaign, supported by a positive trend recorded in recent years. read more

Productive dynamics, consumption trends in Italy and Mediterranean countries, and varietal innovation will be the key themes of the first Symposium of Melone Mantovano IGP, scheduled from July 22 to 24 in the Mantua region. The event, organized by the Consortium for Enhancement and Protection, will focus on these topics. read more

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Two of Madrid's main markets have received Europe's first watermelons and melons. From May 12 to June 6, consumers can enjoy the first watermelons and melons grown in southern Europe at Stall 92 in Mercado de La Paz and at Mercado de Chamartín in Madrid. As part of the "It's from a read more

It's time for the first harvests for Op Copla, which inaugurates the summer season with its flagship product: the Ambrifello melon. A brand that has become synonymous with quality and a source of pride for the Lazio producers' organization, which has been investing in the valorization of this reference for years. read more

Po przeżyciu trzech lat zmiennych warunków pogodowych, sektory arbuza i melona w Hiszpanii przygotowują się do sezonu 2025 z ostrożnym optymizmem. Zwiększone opady deszczu i wzrost temperatur stworzyły korzystniejsze warunki dla tegorocznych zbiorów, jak wynika z dyskusji między Ministerstwem. read more

After a slow start due to an unstable spring and subdued consumption, the 2025 melon campaign is showing signs of recovery in the month of May. This is confirmed by the renewed optimism of Sicilian producers, satisfied with the progress observed so far. A promising start that leaves well read more

In Uzbekistan's Kashkadarya region, the watermelon season has started, with local farmers exporting around 3,000 tons to international buyers while also meeting the demand in the local market. Early harvests from this region have attracted buyers from Kazakhstan, Russia, and Kyrgyzstan, according to EastFruit. read more

Crete and Ilia, two of the most important Galia melon cultivation zones in Greece, have been in production for quite some time, with growers receiving very good prices for their products, especially for the Zepo variety, which reached up to 2.53 euros per kilo in mid-May. By the end of last week, ... read more

The melon and watermelon season started in the second half of April in Almeria, following the typical schedules, despite irregular weather conditions. "This spring we've experienced consistent rainfall and below-average temperatures, particularly in March and April. Although these conditions have read more

"We have just launched the watermelon campaign. At this early stage, we have not yet received any feedback from end consumers. However, we are struggling to keep up with customer demand due to the volumes we are dealing with. The initial price quotes appear to be reasonable," says Alessio Mattia, the sales manager of Agrieuropa. read more

A new strategic alliance is forming in the European fruit and vegetable sector between Giovanni Turrà & C., a well-established Calabrian company specializing in fennel and watermelons, and Green Crops, an agricultural company owned by the Green Factory group, one of Europe's leading companies. read more