Melons

The Murcian grower-exporter association Proexport organized a visit for 21 South Korean melon producers this week as part of an academic and agronomic program aimed at learning about the region's melon production. read more

Eksport melonów z brazylijskiego zbioru 2025/26 roku wykazał silne wyniki we wrześniu. Według danych Comex Stat, w ciągu tego miesiąca wysłano 32 000 ton, co stanowi wzrost o 279% w porównaniu z sierpniem i o 39% więcej niż w tym samym okresie w ubiegłym roku. Dochody z eksportu wzrosły o 60% w porównaniu do tego samego okresu. read more

With summer now over, it's time to take stock of one of the iconic crops of the season: watermelon. Thanks to the data from the Agroter Fruit and Vegetable Monitor, we can draw a clear picture of the 2024 campaign, which has proven to be more challenging compared to last year. read more

The Brazilian watermelon export season is progressing well with good quality and favorable agricultural conditions, but it is facing a complex commercial situation in Europe, as stated by Alexandre Pires and Halen Vieira from Agrícola Campo Verde. The crop has shown good development this year, with no significant pest issues. read more

During Fruit Attraction in Madrid, Staay Food Group presented itself with an international touch at a new booth situated at the entrance of the Holland Pavilion. At this venue, the family-owned company was able to exhibit its complete range to visitors, including its own Dulce melons from Brazil and Costa Rica. read more

Martori Farms, with deep roots in Arizona and California, is known for its distinctive varieties of melons: Cantaloupe, Watermelon, traditional Honeydew, Golden Honeydew, and the innovative Kandy Lemon Drop Melon. Through this acquisition, Martori Farms will now offer a read more

Fyffes and Martori Farms have announced an agreement to sell Fyffes' entire melon business to Martori, including farms in Honduras and Guatemala, as well as the distribution business in Miami, Florida. read more

BASF Nunhems has introduced several new varieties of tomatoes, melons, and watermelons to assist farmers in controlling disease pressure and providing excellent taste for consumers. read more

This year, the focus was on sugar and watermelons as strategic crops, now combining synergies and strategies under a common concept: The Melonution. "The Melonution is our strategic initiative to strengthen the sugar and watermelon sectors through." read more

The French melon production forecast for the 2025 season as of September 1st is estimated at 324,800 tons, which is 13,100 tons more than in 2024 (+4%) and above the five-year average (+11%). read more

Hiszpańska Policja Krajowa ogłosiła we wtorek przejęcie ponad 11 ton konopi w dwóch osobnych operacjach przeprowadzonych w ciągu tygodnia w Maladze i Algeciras. Operacje zostały przeprowadzone we współpracy z Generalną Dyrekcją Bezpieczeństwa Narodowego Maroka (DGSN). read more

Melones El Abuelo has completed its integration into Citri&Co, a group managed by the Miura fund and recently acquired by the Brazilian Agrícola Famosa. The company has unified its structure by merging its two previously operated entities, specifically, Productores y Comercializadores de Melón. read more

José Ángel Serrano, president of the Melon and Watermelon Inter-branch Association of Castile-La Mancha, described this season as "catastrophic" for prices, calling it the most difficult in the past 25 years. "We thought things would improve, but after the last auction, it's clear that we're in a very tough situation." read more

A laboratory of innovation, a brand recognized by consumers - but Valfrutta Fresco is, above all, a company with a clear objective in mind, that is, to grow while maximizing the products of our members. We are growing both in value and volume, in line with our budget, and aim to close at €30. read more

The watermelon market, despite going through some challenging weeks this year, has been experiencing a transformation phase worth paying attention to for several years now. In this scenario, Large-Scale Retail Trade (GDO) plays a central role, both in terms of its ability to guide the offer and its growing influence. read more

Kantar (Worldpanel by Numerator) ogłosił ranking ulubionych owoców i warzyw we Francji na lato 2025 roku. Jakie są wyniki? Melony i pomidory koronowani mistrzami lataWedług danych Kantar, melon jest ulubionym owocem, z zakupem ponad 96 000 ton. read more

"The 2025 watermelon season started off strong thanks to optimal weather conditions and solid demand. However, the inclement weather that occurred during the second half of the month - with lower temperatures and rain across Central and Northern Europe - negatively impacted consumption. read more

The Brazilian melon season has started in a completely different way compared to last year. "The country has experienced little to no adverse weather and, with resistant varieties, almost all Brazilian melon growers can now produce year-round. Previously, only a few growers were able to do so." read more

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The Brazilian melon supplier Itaueira has started harvesting at its newest farm in Morada Nova, Ceará, strengthening its comeback to the international market after being absent for several years. read more