Melons

For years it sailed in unfavorable waters, with modest quotations and a sector in search of a clear direction. Today, however, watermelon is back in the spotlight, deserving a feature in the TG5 edition of July 7th, signed by the journalist Fabio Giuffrida. read more

A journey into the heart of taste, between innovation, territory, and agricultural culture: from July 22nd to 24th, the Melone Mantovano IGP tells its story in its natural habitat with the first Symposium dedicated to this excellent product. read more

Sezon organicznych melonów na północnym zachodzie rozpocznie się zbiorem w połowie lipca. „W północno-zachodniej części kraju był suchy wiosenny okres, co jest korzystne dla uprawy, a w czerwcu była fala upałów” - powiedziała Rachel Pienovi, kupująca melony dla firmy Organically Grown Company, dodając, że sezon trwa do połowy września. „Dostawy wyglądają dobrze i..." read more

Before Russia's full-scale invasion, Kherson used to produce over 1.5 million tonnes of watermelons annually, nearly a third of Ukraine's total production. In 2022, 90% of the fields were lost to occupation, infrastructure was destroyed, and the land was mined. Today, early watermelons are back on Ukrainian shelves, but... read more

Seed companies presented their newest varieties at the melon and watermelon week in Murcia. They also mentioned that consumers are particularly drawn to varieties that have a good smell and taste, a trend that is becoming more evident in supermarkets. For instance, Galkia, a type of Galia melon, is a prime example. read more

Some Moroccan exporters of fresh produce decided to conclude their watermelon campaign once Spanish watermelons entered the market. Said Aghzou, the CEO of Valyour, was one of them. Aghzou stated: "We stopped our watermelon campaign 20 days ago, after the start of the Spanish campaign." read more

Very good quality and consistent demand characterize the melon campaign, which is progressing smoothly: a slowdown this week for watermelon, due to bad weather. With Portici and Faralia, different varieties of apricots are coming to the market. The commercialization of peaches and nectarines continues. read more

Key players in the Italian and European melon industry, such as breeders BASF, Bayer, HM Clause, Rijk Zwaan, and Syngenta, will gather in Mantua on 22-24 July for the inaugural Melone Mantovano PGI Symposium. This three-day event will address current issues affecting the sector. read more

Z latem i słońcem handel hurtowy jest intensywny. To samo dotyczy Pasquino De Vuysta, właściciela hurtowni hotelowej i gastronomicznej Square Melon, który zauważa, że skrajne upały ostatnich dni miały swoje minusy. "Skrajności nigdy nie są dobre. Od środy wieczorem trochę się ochłodziło, a" read more

The week starts again with "La Borsa della Spesa", the weekly informational service created by BMTI and Italmercati, in collaboration with Consumerismo No Profit, which highlights the most cost-effective seasonal products, ideal for saving money during the high summer temperatures. read more

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"From June 30 to July 3, 2025, Enza Zaden hosted its annual Melon & Watermelon House Fair, which brought together producers, exporters, traders, and experts from across Europe and beyond to explore the latest breeding innovations. Enza Zaden has a strong presence in all major production regions, and..." read more

Las autoridades españolas, en colaboración con sus homólogos marroquíes y franceses, han interceptado un envío de hachís contrabandeado a España desde Marruecos, incautando más de 15 toneladas escondidas en un camión cargado de sandías. El camión, que llegaba al puerto de Almería, fue detenido por la policía nacional de España. Los oficiales...

Spanish authorities, collaborating with their Moroccan and French counterparts, have intercepted a hashish shipment smuggled into Spain from Morocco, seizing over 15 tons hidden in a truck loaded with watermelons. The truck, arriving at the port of Almería, was halted by Spain's national police. Officers... read more

This week, some farms in southern and central Moldova started harvesting early watermelons and melons grown under protective agrofibre, as reported by Logos Press. Wholesale prices are still relatively low: watermelons are being sold for 8–10 MDL/kg (€0.42–0.53/kg), and melons for 15–18 MDL/kg. read more

ABA Mediterranea's summer season is in full swing. The final rounds of the stone fruit campaign are wrapping up, and the mini watermelon season has just begun. Michele Santoro, the cooperative's sales manager, assesses the situation: "We are finally in the middle of the summer season. The stone fruit campaign is coming to an end, and we are now starting the mini watermelon season." read more

The trio of brothers behind Janlouis Boerdery remain stylish despite being recently affected by the weather: severe frost last July destroyed entire fields of vegetables. They also experienced double their annual rainfall in January and February, causing melons to rot in the fields. read more

Spain is the leading exporter of melons from March to October, a time period that seed companies are keen on extending as much as possible. Exciting news on this topic was shared during Rijk Zwaan's Global Melon & Watermelon Event. The aim of prolonging production cycles is also behind this effort. read more

In week 25, Lcc fruit and vegetable sales remain stable in value but experience a decrease in volume, primarily due to negative performance in supermarkets and discount stores. June continues to be a favorable month for watermelons, as this category is highly influenced by weather conditions. read more

In 2021, the Belgian tomato specialist Tomeco, who markets their products through Coöperatie Hoogstraten, began experimenting with growing mini watermelons in greenhouses. The results were so promising that since 2022, as part of a local initiative, they have started to officially include them in their product range. read more

In 2021, the Belgian tomato specialist Tomeco, who markets its products through Coöperatie Hoogstraten, began experimenting with growing mini watermelons in greenhouses. The results were so promising that since 2022 they have been expanding this initiative as part of a local effort. read more