Melons

In 2024, Guatemala established itself as the world's top melon exporter by volume, surpassing Spain, which had held the top position until 2023. According to a report by Hortoinfo, based on data from the UN Statistics Division COMTRADE using TARIC code 080719 (Fresh melons), Spain still leads in. read more

Almería is predicting a watermelon harvest of 635,000 tonnes in 2025, which is a 2.5 percent increase from the previous season. The planted area is expected to surpass 11,000 hectares, with 75 percent dedicated to greenhouse production. read more

Produkcja melonów cantaloupe i honeydew rozpoczęła się w zeszłym tygodniu w Sonorze, Meksyku. „Obie odmiany radzą sobie dobrze” - mówi Raquel Espinoza z Produce House, dodając, że obie odmiany mają dobrą jakość w tym sezonie, o wysokim poziomie Brix oraz szczególnym skupieniu na kondycji owoców. read more

The weather conditions from weeks 9 to 12 have resulted in a delayed start to the melon and watermelon season in Spain and a reduced supply in the first two months of the season. "Persistent rains across Spain have disrupted the planting schedule in March and caused delays in the harvest," says Ángel. read more

BMTI and Italmercati's Grocery Bag recommends the most cost-effective seasonal food products for shopping this week, with important new developments in the fruit and vegetable sector. As for fruits and vegetables, the "seasonal change" is now complete with the end of... read more

The storm that struck Zagora on May 1st temporarily disrupted a Moroccan watermelon campaign that was in full swing. However, according to Mourad Seghieri, CEO of Romana Fruits, the impact is expected to be temporary, and exporters will resume operations in a few days. The exporter has reported a dynamic watermelon campaign. read more

Summer fruits and vegetables are beginning to make their way into wholesale markets, and at the Agroalimentare Center in Treviso, the season is opening with some encouraging signs despite some slowdowns due to unstable weather. The president of the market, Engineer Francesco, is preparing to provide an initial assessment. read more

There are those who make luxury their specialty, even in the fruit and vegetable sector: we are talking about the Japanese brand Elly Amai. We had already talked about it when the brand launched Erewhon in US supermarkets, a strawberry priced at $19 each (click here for more details). read more

The new season's mini watermelons, grown in Italy, have been on the market for a few days. This is a much better start than last season, when orders were weak until July due to poor weather that discouraged consumption of summer fruits. "At the moment, we're producing one barrel of processed fruits. read more

When the campaigns for Almeria's major crops, such as zucchini, eggplant, tomato, pepper, and cucumber, are coming to an end in most production areas, two other significant ones arrive: melon and watermelon. Each season in Almeria is unique. Fruit and vegetable producers in Almeria face new challenges each season. read more

Almería is currently in the main phase of watermelon and sugar melon harvest. The area has remained stable in the 2024/25 season. According to the territorial agricultural delegation in Almería, a total of 10,965 hectares were cultivated with watermelons (+2% in. read more

The Mantuan melon season is starting slowly. The uncertain weather in recent days and the rainfall between April and the first half of May have compromised some of the pollinations and presumably caused delays of 10-15 days. Adding to the complexity, the soils... read more

The supply of watermelons from the southeast appears to be abundant for the upcoming Memorial Day weekend, despite the slow start in supply from south Florida. "They're a bit behind because they had a cooler winter than last year, so they're probably about a week to a read more

Nachfrage nach Premium-Melonen und Wassermelonen in den letzten Jahren gestiegen, sagt Amanda Pires, Marketingkoordinatorin des brasilianischen Melonenproduzenten und -exporteurs Itaueira: "Der brasilianische Melonenmarkt durchläuft eine beträchtliche Transformation, die durch Veränderungen im Konsum und der Logistik angetrieben wird. read more

Kampania związana z melonami w Mauretanii nadal trwa, w tym roku wyróżniając się wyjątkowo późną produkcją. Eksporterzy z Mauretanii nadal dostarczają owoce na europejskie rynki, konkurując z innymi źródłami, co stanowi zarówno wyzwanie handlowe, jak i rolnicze, z którym niełatwo jest się zmierzyć, zdaniem Amine’a… read more

Thanks to solar energy, the greenhouses in Southern Europe ensure efficient and environmentally friendly production. This system allows for high-quality cultivation with low CO₂ emissions and efficient water usage in the spring. Additionally, it guarantees production. read more

The Macfrutil Consorzio Perla Nera has revealed its upcoming marketing strategies, leveraging the growth of the brand that continues to bring the excellence of Italian black midi watermelon to more and more consumers' tables. Standardization of quality is a key factor in its success. read more

The outlook for the upcoming harvest and sales season of Italian watermelons is promising. In the Salento region in southern Apulia, the Nardò watermelon is one of the most important crops. This fruit is popular both in Italy and abroad for its excellent quality and intense flavor. read more

Esasem, an Italian seed company, confirmed their interest in promoting research, especially in three crops - tomato, bell pepper, and watermelon, at Macfrut 2025. read more

In Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh, two police constables, Ankit Kumar and Anuj Kumar, were suspended for allegedly eating melons worth ₹20 (US$0.24) from a street vendor and refusing to pay. The vendor filed a complaint, resulting in a First Information Report (FIR) being lodged against the officers. The incident sparked public outrage. read more