Melons

The Italian table grape campaign is in full swing: the most requested variety is the white Vittoria. Meanwhile, the Italian melon campaign is coming to an end. It's also the end of the campaign for peaches and nectarines, with the sale of Sicilian products closing the season. read more

Lambo Seeds is currently developing a small, single-portion watermelon grown vertically in a greenhouse at high density, as it explores new horizons in the watermelon sector. "We have been experimenting for some time now," says Sandro Colombi, director of Lamboseeds. read more

Solarenn, the French cooperative based in Brittany, has been marketing mini watermelons since 2023. For this season, 15 to 20 tons are planned, but production is expected to increase in the coming years. Gaëtan Beraud, the technical coordinator at the cooperative, explains the benefits of the product. read more

"The most striking development for the national melon campaign is the progressive reduction in availability starting from next week," begins Bruno Francescon, president of the eponymous OP, prompted by IFN to provide an update on the ongoing campaign. read more

Agro Export Pacific S.A., located in the province of Herrera, Republic of Panama, has positioned itself as a top exporter of watermelons to Europe. Led by General Manager Ricardo García Salas, the company has experienced steady growth since its establishment in 2010 and has specialized... read more

"Niedawno pierwsze kontenery naszych melonów Dulce zostały ponownie załadowane w Brazylii. W tym tygodniu (36) rozpoczynamy nowy sezon z Galia, żółtymi i arbuzami. Melony cantaloupe i Piel de Sapo pojawią się wkrótce. Oprócz naszej marki własnej melonów Dulce, będą także..." read more

A small, single-portion watermelon grown vertically in a greenhouse at high density is currently being developed by Lambo Seeds as it explores new horizons in the watermelon sector. "We have been experimenting for some time now," says Sandro Colombi, director of Lambo Seeds. "To create a highly." read more

Melon prices in Ukraine have risen due to a decrease in supply. Market participants attribute the price increase to a continued reduction in melon supply. The hot and dry weather is adversely affecting the quality of the produce. read more

W tym tygodniu Ukraina zanotowała wzrost cen melonów, jak donoszą analitycy z projektu EastFruit. Według uczestników rynku, wzrost cen wynika głównie z dalszego zmniejszenia podaży tych upraw. Gorąca i sucha pogoda obecnie ma negatywny wpływ na

This week, Ukraine has seen a rise in melon prices, as reported by analysts from the EastFruit project. According to market participants, the price increase is primarily due to a continued reduction in the supply of these crops. The hot and dry weather is currently having a negative impact on. read more

In the context of climate change, tropical fruits such as watermelons have been gaining significance in German cultivation in recent years. Obsthof Holderrieth in Schwaigern has also been cultivating watermelons since 2018 and sells them through its own marketing channels. read more

Italian watermelons have been in short supply for several weeks, causing prices to gradually rise. Salvatore Lotta, the sales manager of O.P. Agricola Campidanese, has conducted an initial evaluation of the current production and sales season after approximately three months. "This campaign is..." read more

Mercadona has watermelon of national origin in all its stores, a campaign that started last April and is expected to last until next October. The company's plans

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Once again, Frutas Plasencia will attend the annual Fruit Attraction event, jointly with Diosur, their partner in watermelon and melon production. The stand will be located at the

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W ciągu ostatnich kilku tygodni intensywne upały spowodowały gwałtowny wzrost popytu na arbuz Dolce Passione na włoskich rynkach, a jeszcze bardziej za granicą. Eksport wzrósł teraz do 40%. Potwierdza to Luciano Trentini, dyrektor Konsorcjum. "Do tej pory zebraliśmy nieco mniej niż 70% całkowitej... read more

The melon market in Central America has become a key component of the country's agricultural sector, playing a significant role in driving economic growth and offering crucial employment opportunities. The success of this industry is attributed to favorable growing conditions, innovative farming techniques, and effective logistics. read more

The wholesale market business in the Munich market hall is currently rather quiet due to the holidays. "The predominantly warm weather recently has noticeably boosted demand for watermelons again," says Seckin Yildirim, stand manager at OR-PA GmbH. Compared to previous years, the marketing of watermelons has increased significantly. read more

The first products in this new line are mangoes and avocados. According to its own statements, Staay is partnering with the Belgian company Special Fruit for the delivery of these products. Thanks to years of experience in ripening fruits into Ready-to-Eat (RTE) products, the company offers. read more

With the greenhouse campaign concluded, producers of melon and watermelon are giving a positive assessment of the harvest so far, with no episodes of product shortages like in previous campaigns, although they are concerned about low prices and costs. read more

At a global level, the consumption of snacks has significantly increased, from 62.3 million tons in 2019 to approximately 68 million tons by the end of 2023, according to an analysis by the German statistics portal Statista. This increase reflects a read more

Components in the skin of the melon

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