Melons

The fruit and vegetable sector in El Ejido is entering a critical phase of the spring season, with watermelon and melon taking center stage. The first watermelon harvests are expected in the coming weeks and will be the first fruits of European origin to reach the market this season. read more

Perla Nera kicks off the 2026 season with a brand identity that is increasingly solid and recognizable, confirming its role as a reference point in the premium watermelon segment. In a highly competitive market, the brand continues to stand out for a clear and consistent promise: to offer read more

Strawberries are plentiful in the countryside, with high quantities and predominant demand for the product from Basilicata. The Sicilian melon is still slow to start due to its high price. The asparagus season is picking up, with prices significantly decreasing. Volumes are increasing. read more

"Ostatni etap kampanii owoców cytrusowych przyniósł stałe zapotrzebowanie na rynku, jak również pewne problemy związane z pogodą na Sycylii w ostatnich miesiącach" - mówi. Te komentarze pochodzą od Alessandro Barbera, właściciela i dyrektora generalnego śródziemnomorskiej firmy, która ma swoją siedzibę na zboczach góry. read more

Barbera International will participate in Macfrut as part of the collective stand of the Sicily Region, in area D1 - stand 067/107. The presence at the fair coincides with the start of the company's retato melon season and represents a moment for engaging with buyers and operators. read more

Brazilian melon exports decreased once again in March. Compared to February, export volumes dropped by 47 per cent to 21,800 tons, as reported by Comex Stat. Export revenues also followed this downward trend, falling by 53 per cent to US$17 million (FOB). The main destination for these exports was the Netherlands, accounting for 35.9 per cent of the total. read more

The greenhouse watermelon harvest in Ilia, Greece has just begun. Mr. Thanasis Pittas, the owner of the local packing company Ilias Fruits, describes the situation at the outset: "We started harvesting today, following the usual schedule. This weekend, we expect to harvest around 100-200 tons." read more

Traditionally, watermelon production has been challenging in greenhouse and vertical farming systems because of the extensive vine growth and large fruit size. However, a newly developed ultra-small watermelon line from the United States may provide a feasible alternative for controlled environment agriculture. read more

Wczoraj, Stowarzyszenie Organizacji Producentów Owoców i Warzyw z Almerii, Coexphal, rozpoczęło nową edycję kampanii "The First European Watermelon". Inicjatywa ta ma na celu zwiększenie spożycia arbuzów. W 2025 roku Hiszpania wyeksportowała 820 612 ton arbuzów, a Almeria i [...] read more

Barbera International will be present at Macfrut, scheduled from April 21st to 23rd, as part of the collective exhibition of the Sicilian Region, a partner of the event, at booth D1 - stand 067/107. read more

The campaign for Sicilian netted melons has started. First arrivals for new potatoes, especially Sicilian ones. Demand is still contained for peas, loquats, and artichokes, as well as for eggplants. The campaigns for asparagus and strawberries continue: the latter are experiencing decreasing prices. read more

In the Spagnalacampagna 2026 of melons and watermelons in Castilla-La Mancha, caution is the watchword, as reported by ValenciaFruits. According to the Price Committee of the regional fruit and vegetable exchange, the overall agronomic situation remains favorable, but the market and costs in... read more

The Sicilian melon campaign by Master Fruit is starting a few days later than last year, but with positive expectations. The first harvests began at the end of last week, on Good Friday, in a context that, according to Maurizio Bartolini, the head of the company, is promising. read more

As of April 2026, the Mediterranean agricultural basin is operating under a regime of high-cost volatility and aggressive state intervention. The region remains the linchpin of the European fresh produce supply chain, yet the strategic landscape is defined by a widening chasm between domestic price stabilization and export-driven growth. read more

Sicily breaks the delays on melons: first harvests underway, while the region is also ahead in terms of origin valorization. The campaign starts in a complex climatic context, between rains, high humidity, and agronomic difficulties, but the first indications from the market are... read more

The Price Board of the Agricultural and Fruit and Livestock Market of Castilla-La Mancha has emphasized the significance of matching supply with demand and diversifying planting schedules to reduce the likelihood of sudden price fluctuations that could lead to a price collapse. They recommend that growers be read more

Sezon regularnych marokańskich arbuzów zbliża się szybko po próbie wcześniejszego zbioru w Saharze w tym roku. Spodziewa się, że sezon letni będzie obfity dzięki obfitym opadom deszczu w tym sezonie oraz zniesieniu ograniczeń produkcyjnych na większości obszarów kraju. read more

The date of Fresh Market 2026 has been officially confirmed. read more