Melons

The aim of the event is to make the value of fresh produce understandable, educate, raise awareness, and promote the consumption of fruits and vegetables - starting with the youngest consumers. Schools, in particular, were the focus of the event. read more

According to the president of the melon and watermelon sector at Proexport, José Cánovas, "the crops are developing wonderfully, with exceptional quality and very good health status. We expect a positive evolution". read more

A decrease in the watermelon supply midway through the campaign is causing prices to rise at the source. "The campaign began successfully, with fruits of excellent quality, but now we are harvesting fruits that should have been forming during Easter. Due to adverse weather conditions at that time, the supply has been impacted." read more

The analyses of the Agroterper Fruit and Vegetable Monitor for the category of the month, in May, focused on melons, undoubtedly one of the key products during the summer period. A first examination of the basic data reveals several points of interest, starting from the average price increase. read more

The reduction in the cultivation area of certain melon varieties in Almería is prompting farmers to explore alternatives in specialty crops. One such example is Unica Fresh, which is heavily investing in the Little Planet variety this year, a type of Snow melon, and has allocated 50 hectares for its cultivation. read more

"We expect a normal development, without surprises, which will allow us to reach the usual quantities again, unlike last season, where late rainfall and hail greatly reduced production." read more

Istnieją dobre perspektywy na kampanię melonów i arbuzów w 2024 roku w hiszpańskiej prowincji Murcja. "Plony rozwijają się wspaniale, charakteryzują się wyjątkową jakością i bardzo dobrą kondycją. Oczekujemy normalnego rozwoju, bez niespodzianek, co powinno pozwolić nam odzyskać zwykłe wolumeny. read more

Communicating about fruits and vegetables is not only aimed at highlighting the quality of the product or increasing sales. Behind the story of a fruit, such as watermelon in this case, there is much more; often the intention is to contribute to the original territory. read more

In a collaborative effort, the Tax Agency, National Police, and Judicial Police of Portugal, supported by Spanish authorities, have intercepted over 1,000 kilos of cocaine across Portugal and Spain. Originating from South America, the narcotics were concealed in two distinct shipments, with one read more

Rozwój uprawy arbuzów jest napędzany przez rozszerzające się rynki eksportowe, między innymi, mówi Esra Soyleyen, kierownik ds. marketingu tureckiego eksportera Aksun: "Turcja jest głównym producentem arbuza na świecie. Powierzchnia upraw i produkcja doświadczały wahnięć, ale ogólny trend jest wzrostowy. read more

In a collaborative effort, the Tax Agency, National Police, and Judicial Police of Portugal, supported by Spanish authorities, have intercepted over 1,000 kilos of cocaine across Portugal and Spain. Originating from South America, the narcotics were concealed in two distinct shipments, with one read more

"Agroholding 2012," a member of the "Epicenter Agro" group of companies, has planted more than 10 hectares of early watermelon hybrids in the Khmelnytskyi region, Ukraine. The fields were sown with early hybrids from the Syngenta company: Pharaoh F1, Lorian F1, Balaton F1, and Karistan F. read more

Rozwój uprawy arbuzów jest napędzany rozszerzającymi się rynkami eksportowymi, między innymi - mówi Esra Soyleyen, dyrektor ds. marketingu tureckiego eksportera Aksun: "Turcja jest jednym z głównych producentów arbuza na świecie. Powierzchnia upraw i produkcja podlegają wahaniom, ale ogólnie wykazują tendencję wzrostową. read more

"Agroholding 2012," a part of the "Epicenter Agro" group of companies, has planted over 10 hectares of early watermelon hybrids in the Khmelnytskyi region, Ukraine. The fields were planted with early hybrids from the Syngenta company: Pharaoh F1, Lorian F1, Balaton F1, and Karistan F. read more

The Spanish watermelons and melons had a positive debut on the market, partly due to the high temperatures of recent weeks. Despite the excellent quality of the product, the future prospects are uncertain, considering the current state of demand, the climate, and the impact. read more

The Coordinator of Farmers and Ranchers Organizations, COAG, of Almería denounces before the AICA (Agri-Food Information and Control Agency) a speculative movement concerning watermelon by some food chains aimed at

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Po pozytywnym zakończeniu zimowego sezonu, charakteryzującym się dobrą konsumpcją i cenami, firma Agrieuropa z Terracina (Latina) przygotowuje się do letniej kampanii z nowymi produktami, takimi jak melony siatkowe, wierząc, że pogoda będzie sprzyjająca. "Obecnie zbieramy seler i read more

This morning, the Association of Fruit and Vegetable Producers' Organizations of Almería, COEXPHAL, presented a video revealing the origin of watermelon. This initiative is part of the campaign by. read more

The melon and watermelon season in Morocco is once again being disrupted by unusual weather conditions. In addition to reduced cultivated areas due to drought, the current colder-than-usual climate is causing delays in harvests. Ahmed Bouljid, an exporter of various fruits, states: "We're witnessing a near... read more

Several seasonal fruit productions have started. The campaign for apricots and cherries has begun, with the latter showing high prices. The sale of Italian nectarines and domestic watermelons has also started. Demand for melons is struggling to take off. Peaches are also available on the market. read more