Melons

The topic of seasonality of fruit and vegetables is certainly a subject of debate among operators and consumers alike. On the one hand, people are preaching a return to the 'old-fashioned way', where only what was produced at that particular time of year was brought to the table, while -
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The Agroponiente Group continues to prepare the spring campaign and, specifically, the part corresponding to seasonal fruit, melon and watermelon. And it is doing this, among other things, with a series of informative technical meetings, organised by the R&D&I Department of the
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Brazil shipped 998.77 thousand tonnes in fruit exports from January to November 2023, marking a 10.99% increase compared to last year. The revenue surged by 27.73%, reaching $1.19 billion. This information is from the Prohort Bulletin developed by the National Supply Company (Conab) and released
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The decline in logistics costs and unusually warm weather in the autumn months have boosted the demand for Piel de Sapo melon and watermelon during the off-season in Spain and given an impulse to the growing trend towards the year-round consumption of these products. read more

The effects of climate change are more abrupt than expected, if in December we find Italian stone fruit, cherries and melons on sale in large-scale retail outlets, as stated on the price tag; read more

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International Fresh Produce Association Australia and New Zealand (IFPA A-NZ) hosted its second annual Food Safety Summit in Melbourne in December.  read more

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The first transplants of extra-early and early watermelons are already being carried out in the greenhouses of Almeria. "We have already been in touch and made the first agreements with our growers for the 2024 watermelon campaign, whose transplants are starting now, in the second half of
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The Port of Dover, the UK’s busiest Port, is experiencing a thriving end to a successful year for its cargo operation and ferry services, as they enjoy a bustling period ahead of Christmas. read more

It’s a challenging time right now to be a cantaloupe grower-shipper and those moving non-Mexican cantaloupe are particularly frustrated. “This recall has negatively impacted the entire melon industry no matter where they are from,” says Tom Ferguson, vice-president of sales at Classic
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The highlight of the catalogue offered by BASF | Nunhems remains the Berninima melon, to accompany it in a new range of top varieties, is NUN 19821 F1(in the opening photo). Planning begins for the 2024 production campaign and testimonials from growers and entrepreneurs
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According to Jacob Aktalan of MG Fruit in the Netherlands, melon demand is not too wild. "Last month's extremely high prices affected sales, and several retailers have since removed melons from their assortments." read more

A farmer shared a useful tip for selecting ripe watermelons: check the spacing between the dark and light green lines on the watermelon's rind. The key is to find a watermelon where these lines are at least two fingers' width apart. This method was discovered by a woman who spoke with the farmer. read more

In the 2022/2023 season, the province of Murcia revalidated its position as the main melon exporter in Spain, contributing 47.39% of the national total. However, according to a report by Hortoinfo based on data from the Estacom statistical service (Icex-Tax Agency), there's been a downward trend
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Morocco, a key player in the global agricultural sector, has been showing its potential by breaking new records. Today, EastFruit invites you to take a look at the remarkable increase in Moroccan melon exports to Spain. In the first nine months of 2023, Moroccan exporters surpassed their
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Morocco, a key player in the global agricultural sector, has been showing its potential by breaking new records. Today, EastFruitinvites you to take a look at the remarkable increase in Moroccan melon exports to Spain. In the first nine months of 2023, Moroccan exporters surpassed their previous
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The brassicaceous season is now in full swing for Top Melon and the drop in volumes no longer seems to be a transitory situation. We spoke with Giorgio Spinetti, founder of the company together with his brother Gianni, to try to understand the reasons for this. read more

The Honduran Foundation for Social Responsibility (Fundahrse) has awarded the Socially Responsible Company Seal to Fyffes melon subsidiary Sol Group for the second consecutive year. read more

The 2023 watermelon campaign has been over for a few months now, and, with the season in full swing, it is easier to analyse the highlights of the season. Analyses of Agroter's fruit and vegetable monitor, relating to sales trends in the Iper+Super channels, show a decline in
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