Melons

The campaign for Sicilian watermelons has started. The Bigarreau cherry campaign has also started, along with the first batches of Puglian products, and peaches, although in limited volumes. Italian netted melons production is in full swing. It's a good moment for tomatoes. However, they are not enjoying the same fortunes. read more

In Italy, the watermelon campaign has officially started, with the first cuts of baby watermelons in the early areas of the South, followed by the start of other varieties expected at the beginning of May. Meanwhile, in the Central-North region, field transplantations continue tirelessly. read more

As found online, AGF Monitor compares weekly price trends for avocados, cauliflower, Galia melon, mandarin oranges, cucumbers, and vine tomatoes. Prices are monitored by Supermarktscanner.nl, with the survey conducted at the end of each week. Although the prices for vine tomatoes and cucumbers are recorded. read more

Las exportaciones de melón español a la Unión Europea (UE) han disminuido en un 32,27% desde 2019. Las exportaciones han caído desde un récord de 409,85 millones de kilos ese año a 277,6 millones de kilos en 2024, según un informe de Hortoinfo basado en datos de Euroestacom (ICEX-Eurostat) y el código TARIC 080719 para melones frescos. read more

A new campaign is beginning in the Spanish Region of Murcia for certain products like melons or watermelons, while it has already ended for others such as broccoli or artichokes. The impact of rains and competition from third countries on this new campaign remains to be seen. read more

The first shipment of Korean melons successfully entered the Vietnamese market in March 2025, following an agreement on quarantine negotiations between the Republic of Korea and Vietnam in July 2024. This milestone comes after 17 years of efforts by the Korean government to establish quarantine protocols. read more

Already now, higher quantities of refreshing drinks are available at the German wholesale markets. Prices have slightly decreased, but remain at a high level. Soon, the first small quantities of Gallia melons from Spain are expected. Southern Italy is already supplying sugar melons. read more

The tenth edition of Think Fresh, the event dedicated to the fruit and vegetable supply chain organized by IFN with the scientific support of Agroter's Monitor Ortofrutta, took place in the Congress Center of the Grand Hotel in Rimini. read more

AGF Monitor tracks the weekly price trends of avocados, cauliflower, Galia melons, oranges, cucumbers, and vine tomatoes using online data. Supermarktscanner.nl monitors prices at the end of each week. Despite a decrease in clock prices for vine tomatoes and cucumbers, market prices have remained stable. read more

Hualien County in Taiwan is the top region for watermelon production, with around 1,600 hectares dedicated to cultivating the fruit. The first harvest is projected to produce 20,000 tonnes by mid-May. However, a 10% decrease in output is expected due to the low temperatures experienced this spring. read more

Start another week with La Borsa della Spesa, the weekly service by BMTI and Italmercati, with the support of Consumerismo No Profit, which helps consumers choose the freshest and most affordable seasonal products to put in their shopping cart. Among the fruit, it is still read more

During Macfrut, scheduled in Rimini from tomorrow until May 8th, the Mazzoni Group (Hall B1, Stand 115) is gearing up to meet stakeholders and partners to strengthen existing relationships and lay the groundwork for new development opportunities. This trade fair appointment will be... read more

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"California's summer organic fruits are starting to come in. "The timing is mostly on track," says Brenda Haught, co-CEO of Creekside Organics. "There is some slight variability depending on weather—especially for stone fruit and melons. We need some heat to size and ripen up the fruit." Cherries: The" read more

The cucumber season has started, while the green bean season is in full swing. The first strawberries from Veneto are being harvested, and tomato production has begun in various Italian regions. There is a good level of demand for peas, as they are in peak production. The campaign for Sicilian netted melons continues. read more

The Mazzoni Group (Pavilion B1, Stand 115 and joint exhibitor at Pavilion B4, Stand 003 with the Dolce Passione Consortium) will be at Macfrut where they will showcase their excellent products. Ondine, volumes at full capacity; excitement for the Giotto black skin watermelon. read more

The Zagora watermelon campaign in Morocco, which had just begun, was dealt a severe blow yesterday, May 1st. A violent storm, accompanied by heavy rain and hail, devastated entire watermelon fields. The damage is extensive, to the point where it has irreparably affected the campaign for growers in Zagora. read more

The first Greek watermelons are being delivered to European markets, originating from the greenhouses of Ilia. Mr. Nikos Kamilis, owner of the import-export company Babis Fruits located in Andravida, Ilia, mentioned, "The watermelons were planted from late December to early January." read more

In May, FreshPlaza will be focusing on melons and kiwifruit. Are you a grower, importer, or supplier of these products? If so, we would love to hear from you. You can send us some information, or we can call you for an interview; just let us know. You can contact info@freshplaza.com read more

In the heart of the island of Mallorca, the company Agroilla, founded 35 years ago, produces strawberries all year round. "Strawberries from Manacor are our company's main product, in which we have specialized, along with other fruits such as melon, watermelon, and vine tomatoes." read more

Last Tuesday, on the eve of medFEL, the Interprofessional Melon Association (AIM) and Peaches and Apricots of France organized a technical day, followed by an evening debate at the Palais des Congrès in Perpignan, attended by more than 180 people. Season management, production costs, and ... read more