Melons

With a 20% increase in sales volume, the 2025 commercial campaign of Perla Nera has ended with great satisfaction from the entire supply chain, confirming it as the consumers' favorite watermelon. read more

Record results for the medium-sized watermelon with black skin produced by O.P. Francescon, Peviani S.p.A., and O.P. La Mongolfiera. In a year when part of the sector has suffered, Perla Nera sales have grown by 20% in volume compared to the previous year, impacting some groups. read more

The watermelon supply from Sonora, Mexico is expected to finish earlier this season. According to Scott Vandervoet of Vandervoet & Associates, this is due to the majority of the crop ripening ahead of schedule because of the above-average temperatures in October. read more

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has officially inaugurated the world's first cable car system dedicated to transporting fruit. read more

"What we see accomplished, in this wonderful valley that I had the privilege to observe from the cable car, is concrete proof that man and the environment are not enemies as some would want us to believe, but are instead friends and even allies. And the farmers" read more

Created in 2016 by JMF Partenariat, the Caméléon brand gathers various products of Moroccan origin, such as round tomatoes and Charentais melons. Tailored to meet the requirements of European retailers, Caméléon emphasizes traceability and consistent supply to assist its clients. read more

One brick at a time, like building with Lego, to look towards the future of a strategic product in the fruit and vegetable department, starting from the keywords expressed by participants at the Watermelon Summit organized in Rome by Basf Nunhems, the seed brand of the German multinational. read more

Research, resilience, and innovation are at the core of Rijk Zwaan's strategy for melon and watermelon, two symbolic crops of the Italian fruit and vegetable sector but today increasingly facing challenges related to climate change and the changing needs of consumers. read more

W Niemczech, 30% konsumentów arbuzów kupuje wyłącznie te bezpestkowe, podczas gdy we Włoszech odsetek ten wynosi 8%. Ci, którzy kupują oba rodzaje, stanowią 55% w Niemczech i 42% we Włoszech. Trend wydaje się więc jasny, chociaż zawsze jest miejsce na tradycyjny produkt. Oto niektóre z danych, które read more

What are the current needs of the Italian and European distribution towards watermelon? This was discussed in depth during the "Watermelon Summit 2025 - Building the Future", organized by BASF | Nunhems and held yesterday in Rome. It was a concrete and visionary discussion that read more

An event that brought together key players in the watermelon supply chain to envision the future of a crop that is becoming increasingly strategic for the Italian fruit and vegetable sector. The "Watermelon Summit 2025 - Building the Future" was held yesterday in Rome, organized by BASF. read more

The Brazilian melon season got off to a somewhat challenging start this year. "Already in week 37, there was a good supply of almost all types of Brazilian melons on the European market. Compared to previous years, even larger volumes arrived in the first weeks of the season. At the same time, read more

The global fresh-produce industry is constantly looking for high-quality, unique vegetables that can help meet supply shortages or introduce new products to the market. "At Qualipac, we are excited to announce our long-term contract production and supply program for Watermelon Radish (Raphanus sativus). read more

The Mantovano IGP melon stored a satisfying production season which was enhanced by the success of the first symposium. Despite a climate marked by frequent temperature fluctuations and irregular rainfall, the production maintained high quality standards, with an increase of. read more

The 2025 production season of Melone Mantovano IGP closes with positive results, confirming the strength and increasing recognition of the brand in national markets. Despite a climatic trend characterized by frequent temperature fluctuations and irregular rainfall, the production has read more

A watermelon campaign with lights and shadows: high production quality, but sales penalized by fluctuating demand and an excess of supply in the crucial season phase. This is the balance of two reference players such as San Lidano and Frudis, who highlight the challenges and difficulties. read more

Itaueira Agropecuária has resumed production in Ceará with the launch of a new farm in Morada Nova, marking a new stage in the company's expansion and export operations. The site covers 4,100 hectares and began harvesting in September, with 200 containers of melons already shipped abroad. read more

Itaueira from Brazil states that around 200 containers of melons have been arranged for export from its new farm in the city of Morada Nova in Ceará this season. read more

Exotica, a seedless mini watermelon variety developed by Hazera, is making waves after winning this year's prestigious Fresh Market Award 2025, presented during the Fresh Market B2B event in Poland. read more

Yesterday in Murcia, PROEXPORT, the Association of Fruit and Vegetable Producers and Exporters of the Region of Murcia, welcomed 21 Korean melon producers who are members of Korea's National Melon Union. This visit to Spain is part of an academic and agronomic program aimed at exploring some of. read more