Melons

Georgia imported 683 tonnes of avocados in January-March 2026, valued at $1.7 million (€1.57 million), according to official data. In the same period of 2025, the country imported 512 tonnes worth $1.3 million (€1.20 million). This indicates that avocado imports increased by 33.3% in volume and by 34.2% in value. read more

Fresh Del Monte has announced the layoff of 850 banana workers in Costa Rica, citing export losses linked to the appreciation of the local currency. The layoffs represent 5.3% of the company's workforce in the country. Fresh Del Monte, which also exports pineapple, mango, melon, and other fruits. read more

The marokański sezon cytrusowy zbliża się ku końcowi, a Crown Fields stopniowo przechodzi do nowego sezonu arbuzów. Importer, specjalizujący się w marokańskich owocach i warzywach, spodziewa się udanego sezonu. "Oczekujemy, że Nadorcotts będą dostępne jeszcze przez około tydzień. Ich dostępność" read more

At Macfrut Basf Nunhemssi, a clear proposal was presented: to lead varietal change through concrete, market-oriented solutions. In a conversation with Matteo Bano, area sales manager, the increasingly strategic role of the company in developing new genetics emerges. read more

"Watermelons from Spain are once again well-represented in the markets. The quality is good, availability is strong, and prices are at a stable level," says Paul van Groningen (Hudepa), a commercial agent working in Spain. "Demand is gradually picking up. When it comes to stone fruit, some." read more

Anecoop has begun its 2026 Bouquet watermelon campaign with projections indicating a harvest of 120,000 tonnes – comparable to the sales volume of the previous year. The initial volumes are said to consist mainly of medium and small-sized watermelons, characterized by "excellent quality and flavor." read more

This week at medFEL, the Interprofessional Melon Association presented its annual planting forecasts for Charentais melons. While the year 2025 was marked by a general decline in acreage, the 2026 campaign is beginning to see a certain rebalancing in Spain and France, but is still very much in progress. read more

W 1992 roku Anecoop zmienił europejski rynek wprowadzając arbuz bezpestkowy, a w 2026 roku wprowadza nową innowację w postaci arbuzów o pomarańczowym miąższu odmiany Orange Glow. "Rozpoczniemy marketing tej odmiany w tym roku po zauważeniu zainteresowania, które wzbudziła." read more

In the segment of yellow melons, early production remains a crucial strategic lever to intercept the first market opportunities when the national supply is still limited and margins are more attractive. However, being the first is not enough. read more

Bright Bounty is excited to kick off its organic melon program, which includes mini seedless watermelons, cantaloupes, and honeydews sourced from our trusted network of growers in Mexico, California, and North Carolina. This melon category is a key component of Bright Bounty's organic fruit program. read more

Until now, the harvesting of Greek Galia melons has been exclusive to Crete, with producer prices experiencing a decline. On April 20, high-quality fruit was sold for 2.08 euros per kilogram, but as of yesterday, the price dropped to 1.20 euros per kilogram, as reported by local auctions. read more

ncreasing pressure, volatile weather conditions, and shrinking profit margins are putting the Australian melon sector to the test. Melons Australia CEO Johnathon Davey has cautioned that some growers are scaling back production due to the growing uncertainty. "There is no doubt that export markets are under read more

The Spanish watermelon and melon campaign is starting with a limited supply and prices remaining stable in wholesale markets. According to ValenciaFruits, the gradual start is due to the first greenhouse harvests in Andalusia, but positive expectations are also present. read more

Sukces eksportowy w Japonii zamienił się w komercyjny impas dla melonów firmy Daintree Fresh, jak tłumaczy Shaun Jackson. Musiał się wycofać z rynku, który kiedyś był bardzo obiecujący, ale teraz nie przynosi zysków. "Mieliśmy bardzo udany rok w zeszłym roku, nawet mieliśmy wystawę w Osace, nasze melony. read more

The season for Moroccan melons targeted for export is coming to a close, with the initial harvest in Dakhla giving way to the ongoing harvest in Marrakech. Production in the Marrakech region has decreased in volume compared to the previous season, but the market conditions are still favorable. read more

The Spanish watermelon season has already begun after an earlier-than-usual start to the harvest in the province of Almeria, which is the earliest region. Yields at the beginning of the season have been slightly lower than expected, but with good quality, generally smaller sizes, and high prices. read more

The watermelon season has started positively, according to Beyazit Afiyon, owner of fresh produce trader PIK Global. A Polish importer noted that the start of the season has been good. "We operate with a diversified sourcing model, which. read more

In the Italian fruit and vegetable sector, melons continue to be a highlight of the summer season, with increasingly high quality standards. This evolution is made possible by the work of seed companies, including HM.Clause, which is committed to developing varieties that combine. read more

Ostatnie 11 kontenerów żółtych melonów dla Carla Gottmanna zostało załadowanych w Kostaryce w zeszłym tygodniu. W związku z tym sezon będzie trwał do około 18 tygodnia. Martijn van Gaal twierdzi, że ogólnie rzecz biorąc, sezon był pozytywny, chociaż wyzwania na kolejne lata nadal się zwiększają. read more