Melons

Bayer Vegetable Seeds recently concluded its fifth Winter Melon Week at the Melon Experience Center in Bleiswijk, The Netherlands. read more

While many commodities are faced with tight supplies this season, the situation is the opposite for melons. “This fall, there was a lot of honeydew and watermelon in the market at one time,” says Mikee Suarez with MAS Melons & Grapes. It caused supply to become backed up for a large
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The pear industry, a sector that, between employees and direct and indirect allied industries, employs more than 50,000 people, launches an appeal to the President of the Council of Ministers, Giorgia Meloni, and the Minister of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty and Forestry, Francesco Lollobrigida, on the
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The new Christmas spot for Melones el Abuelo invites us to share these dates with family and friends. A grandmother and her granddaughter concentrate on the preparations for the festive season, where El Abuelo melons are a must. read more

When Enza Zaden chose to enter the watermelon market just seven years ago, they approached the challenge with specific intention to do things differently. From a foundation of premium genetics and a talented team in the industry, they focused on intimately understanding the market, and the
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In cooperation with Agroatlas, the leading green bean marketer in Europe, a new firm specializing in organic production has been created in Almeria. "Biogrow Farms has been created both as a producer and marketer, specializing in vine and cherry tomatoes, zucchini, and organic watermelon," said
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In the run-up to the Christmas period, which traditionally boosts sales of foreign fruit, we wanted to take a snapshot of the current situation in the market. And we did so with Chiara Celiberti, sales account manager at Nicola Paglionico, a company operating within the
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Queensland-grown bananas and melons have been shipped to Japan, in an Australia-first trial aimed at breaking into the potentially lucrative Japanese market. read more

We are currently in the middle of the vegetable season in Almeria, but the watermelon planting is going to start in some areas of Almeria in just a matter of weeks, and those plantings will determine the size of the supply which will start reaching the European markets in mid-April. read more

Queensland-grown bananas and melons have been shipped to Japan, in an Australia-first trial aimed at breaking into the potentially lucrative Japanese market. read more

At Stockholm's Friends Arena, 40,000 spectators watched with jaws dropping as extravagant hairdresser Frimpong performed an unexpected act during a recent match. In a striking display, Frimpong balanced a giant melon on his head, resulting in a viral sensation on social media. read more

After several years of research and dedication, farmers have achieved, through selection and cultivation techniques in different areas of the world, a fruit that maintains its superior quality regardless of the time of year. This means that consumers can
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Amid the logistical chaos resulting from the pandemic, Agrícola Famosa , Brazil’s largest fruit exporter, spent millions of dollars to charter ships and guarantee the delivery of its melons and watermelons to Europe. The strategy increased the company's costs by 30%, but the results were
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Exotic fruit sales in Russia have surged due to increasing prices for traditionally imported bananas and oranges, according to an NTech study. In the first half of 2023, pomelo sales tripled, papayas increased 2.5 times, and rambutans grew by 1.5 times. However, demand for conventional fruits
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The weakening of the Kenyan shilling has led to an increase in fruit prices along the Kenya-Uganda border. The fluctuating supply of fruits from Uganda has also played a role in the rising costs. Various fruits, including watermelon, bananas, pawpaws, and pineapples, have seen price hikes. read more

The August update of import-export data, processed by Agroter's Fruit and Vegetable Monitor, makes it possible to draw up an initial balance of trade trends for summer fruit: particularly negative for stone fruit, slightly better for watermelons and melons. read more

Melon seeds become an essential ingredient in the production of vegan cheese. It is happening in Spain, where the Perise Väckah companies have started to collaborate in the name of sustainability, as reported by Valenciafruits.com and their respective company websites. read more

After a period of research to find the ideal ingredient to replace animal milk in the production of its products, Väcka found the answer in melon seeds. The vegetable drink extracted from these seeds gives its products a milky taste, aromas and flavours.
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The government of Morocco is taking further measures to restrict watermelon production in an effort to conserve dwindling water resources. In the province of Zagora, a key area for watermelon cultivation, the governor has issued a decision limiting the maximum areas allowed for watermelon
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The resistance and identity of Palestine - and of all those who support its cause - are symbolised by the watermelon. read more