Melons

"The data confirms it: what most distinguishes the varietal appearance of Nunhems watermelon is its organoleptic quality. We have seen that this is precisely what has allowed a strong penetration into all the markets where the seedless midi has arrived." Matteo Bano, account manager read more

The peach and nectarine campaign is starting, initially with Spanish production. The red spring onion production from Calabria is also starting. Low temperatures are slowing down the demand for melons. The production of strawberries from Basilicata is about to finish, and the first ones are on their way. read more

"The data confirms it: what mainly distinguishes the varietal aspect of Nunhems watermelon is the organoleptic quality. We have seen that this is precisely what has allowed a strong penetration into all markets where the seedless midi has arrived." Matteo Bano, account manager read more

The peach and nectarine campaign is starting, initially with Spanish production. Also starting is the production of red spring onions from Calabria. Low temperatures are slowing down the growth in demand for melons. The production of strawberries from Basilicata is about to end, and the first ones are on their way. read more

Strong price surge in asparagus, whose season is starting earlier than usual. Last moments also for strawberries from Lucania, while those from the North are on their way. Demand for melons is still low, with volumes increasing from Sicily. The May Day holiday is boosting read more

Strong price surge for asparagus, whose season is starting earlier than usual. Last moments for Lucanian strawberries, while those from the North are on their way. Demand for melons is still low, with volumes increasing from Sicily. The May Day holiday is boosting demand. read more

The watermelon season is about to start and within the supply chain, there is a moderate sense of optimism, stemming from the particularly positive trends of recent years both in terms of prices and consumption. Clearly, this is for what is perhaps the most weather-dependent product of all. read more

Melon de Autor and Foodie Watermelon are two lines of premium quality fruits aimed at supermarkets and greengrocers both nationally and internationally.

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"On Earth Day, we have the opportunity to once again highlight the importance of agriculture for our nation. The Meloni government, since taking office, has prioritized putting this sector at the center of its agenda both in Italy and in Europe." read more

The Egyptian watermelon season is about to begin, and one exporter has made significant investments to boost production, according to Reham Kamal, export and marketing manager at Egypt Fresh Energy, a fresh produce exporter based in Egypt. "In response to the increasing demand for watermelons last season, we have..." read more

W regionie Odeskim jedna z ferm należących do przedsiębiorstwa TOV SP "PAEK" rozpoczęła sadzenie wczesnych sadzonek arbuzów hodowanych w szklarniach przedsiębiorstwa, co stanowi istotny krok w lokalnym rolnictwie. Według właściciela TOV SP "PAEK" Yuriya Kormyshkina, produkty przedsiębiorstwa. read more

We are now in the midst of the melon season; the weather has been on the sector's side, but it is the research that is making giant strides to offer excellent products to the supply chain right from the beginning of the campaign. read more

Over the past three years, watermelon production has expanded across the country, spurred by substantial losses in vegetable and pumpkin crops in regions such as Mykolaiv, Kherson, Zaporizhzhia, and Odesa. This diversification has been successful, as farmers have found the viability of the watermelon crop. read more

The Egyptian watermelon season is about to begin, and one exporter has made significant investments to boost production, according to Reham Kamal, export and marketing manager at Egypt Fresh Energy, a leading Egyptian fresh produce exporter. "In response to the increasing demand for watermelons last season, we have read more

The arrival of spring brings the first watermelons and melons of the season in Almería. This year, with a notable quality that is classified as "excellent" by agricultural organizations such as Asaja-Almería. read more

The surface of the melon shows a very similar surface to last year with a slight downward trend. For watermelon, it remains stable and everything points to the expected volumes for both fruits being similar or slightly higher (if yields improve). read more

The watermelon production in Pozo Sur has started with good and bad news. While waiting to see how the national campaign will evolve, the first productions from other sources have gone "very well" and have been of very good quality. read more

The season for mini watermelons in Portugal is looking promising, as planting is expected to be successful despite the rainy weather, according to Tania Silva, who handles sales for Rush Farms Portugal: "We experienced heavy rainfall during the planting period for mini watermelons. Luckily, we managed to plant on time." read more

The last few campaigns have been very challenging for the agricultural sector due to the weather conditions. And not only for the companies dedicated to production. Breeders have also faced setbacks when testing varietal development. But, as the saying goes, every cloud has a silver lining.

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The melon and watermelon campaign has already started in Almeria, although with limited volumes at the moment. In the 2023 campaign, Grupo Agroponiente produced around 37,000 tons of watermelons and about 7,000 tons of melons. For this year, they anticipate a significant increase in volume. read more