Melons

Easter seems to have acted as a turning point in the wholesale fruit and vegetable markets, which are returning to activity. During one of IFN's usual inspections, this time at the Maas in Catania, we photograph a dynamic square, with a waking demand supported by the first rising temperatures. read more

Cultivating high-quality watermelons involves precisely balancing nutrition, vegetative growth, and plant health. Among the key elements, nitrogen plays a central role: deficiencies or excesses can compromise yield and organoleptic characteristics of the fruit, influencing. read more

The watermelon harvest is about to start in the Spanish province of Almeria, with the first fruits expected to be picked next week (week 16). "This winter, watermelon transplants have generally been carried out later, as almost all greenhouse vegetables were fetching high prices and growers." read more

Seedless is More is a concept that drives the development of mini watermelons. Hazera's seedless portfolio prioritizes performance in production and maintaining consistency in the market year-round. Seedless watermelons are increasingly popular due to the demand for consistent quality, ease of... read more

The European melon sector is heading into the 2026 campaign in a scenario of substantial stability, but with increasingly delicate balances. While there are no particular disruptions foreseen in the market, on the other hand, production growth continues to be hampered by structural factors. read more

Hazera, an international seed company that is part of the vegetable seed division of the French group Limagrain together with Hm.Clause, is strengthening its strategy in the seedless mini watermelon segment with the concept Seedless is more. An approach that aims to combine performance read more

Hazera has promoted its 'Seedless is More' strategy in the watermelon industry, emphasizing that it aims to link field performance with market outcomes. read more

The colder-than-expected winter weather has affected the early melon crops in Messara and Tympaki on the island of Crete, Greece. Mr. Ilias Martimianakis, owner of the local trading company Martim Martim, emphasizes that "Early crops are for those who are adventurous. This implies that they have the potential to yield good results." read more

Zbiory najwcześniejszych odmian arbuza na Florydzie mają ruszyć w tym tygodniu. "Według wstępnych prognoz, początkowa objętość będzie bardzo ograniczona z powodu przymrozków podczas wczesnej części okresu wzrostu" - mówi Adam Chernow z Schmieding Produce. Firma sprowadza arbuzy. read more

Fruit exports from Brazil have not been significantly affected by the increasing transportation costs thus far, as most shipments are concentrated in the latter half of the year. According to Abrafrutas, approximately 60% of exports occur between September and December, with mangoes and melons being major contributors. read more

Two Yubari melons from the new harvest were sold for three million yen (US$20,000) at an auction in Hokkaido, Japan. The melons were purchased by Hokuyupack Co., a company that specializes in fruit and vegetable packaging and sales. The company acquired the melons for use in a free tasting event in the city. read more

If you ask Ricardo Garrón what keeps Melones del Sol alive in the European market, he won't talk about marketing or expansion. He'll talk about the certainty of being where you say you'll be, when you say you'll be there, and with the right quality. The family business operates from Santa Rita. read more

Easter is approaching once again, and for hotel and catering wholesalers, it marks a peak period. The same applies at Square Melon, where Easter has now overtaken Christmas in terms of activity, says Pasquino De Vuyst of the wholesaler near Ghent. "This is also linked to the traditional start of. read more

In the last two years, a group of FAO (UN) experts in Uzbekistan has carried out an extensive Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) study in the fruit and vegetable sector, as reported by EastFruit. read more

In an industry affected by geopolitical shocks, currency fluctuations, and climate instability, Costa Rican Melopen's approach is not to hedge by diversifying into completely new sectors, but to strengthen its foundations by investing in soil health, energy independence, biological inputs, and its people. read more

Costa Rica is well-known as a major player in the global market for pineapples and bananas, ranking first and third, respectively, among global exporters. However, its export portfolio goes far beyond these two crops, including root and tuber vegetables, melons, watermelons, mangoes, and various other products. read more

With the arrival of spring and the rise in temperatures, consumers' attention is turning back to summer fruits, starting with melons. While waiting for the Italian season to begin, imported productions are currently dominating the market shelves. read more

The Honduran fruit and vegetable sector has made significant progress in its strategy to expand into international markets with the start of melon shipments to China, one of the top destinations in terms of global consumption volume. Seven containers with produce from southern Honduras, a key. read more

Istnieje optymizm wokół zbiorów arbuzów wiosennych z Hermosillo, Meksyk. "Sezon wzrostu był bardzo czysty - dobra rozwój winorośli, silne owocowanie i brak większych wydarzeń stresowych" - mówi Lesley Sykes z firmy The Sykes Co., zaznaczając, że to zazwyczaj przekłada się na dobre wczesne plony. read more

The Senegalese watermelon season began a few weeks ago, with lower yields than expected and a generally reduced supply in the European market due to the impact of weather conditions in South America. The Spanish season is also set to start in a few weeks. read more