Melons

Konsumpcja wysokiej klasy melonów wywołała dyskusje wśród konsumentów w Wielkiej Brytanii. Ostatnim przypadkiem jest historia z udziałem Carmie Sellitto, pasjonata kulinariów znanej ze swoich recenzji restauracji wokół Londynu. Sellitto zakupił japoński melon koronny za 150 funtów w Harrods Food Hall, Knightsbridge, Londyn. Jego read more

The watermelon market in South Africa has been underperforming for some years, according to Jandri Venter, a Rijk Zwaan product developer specializing in watermelons and melons. "It has been a stagnant category, and the most effective solution has been to differentiate the crop category by introducing new... read more

Nowadays, the supply chain can be quite unpredictable, with unforeseen delays and disruptions in the cold chain that traditional shipping and packaging methods often cannot handle. Breatheway®, Hazel Technologies' Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP) platform, offers packaging solutions for various situations. read more

Hazera and HM. Clause, both members of the Limagrain Group, will be attending Fruit Logistica from February 5 to 7 in Berlin. Michał Taraska and Manuel Ferrer, who head the fresh chain approach for Hazera and HM. Clause, will be discussing their collaboration at their joint booth (A-50). read more

In the province of Almería, the upcoming spring season is expected to see a significant increase in the cultivated areas of melons (+20/25%), tomatoes (+40%), and cucumbers (+30%) compared to last year, while the hectares dedicated to watermelons will remain almost stable. read more

Sormac, producent technologii specjalizujący się w przetwarzaniu świeżych produktów rolnych, planuje wprowadzić cztery nowe innowacje podczas targów Fruit Logistica. Firma przedstawi te nowości wraz z aktualizacjami istniejących technologii i sprzętu przeznaczonego do przetwarzania marchwi, cebuli, papryki i melonów. read more

"Western Saharan melons and cherry tomatoes must be correctly labeled to indicate their true territory of origin, but their import cannot be prohibited by France," ruled the Conseil d'État in its recent decision (No. 455088 of 28 January 2025). The court rejected the appeal by the read more

The Northeast region of Brazil, especially Rio Grande do Norte and Ceará, is the country's main area for melon production. As the rainy season begins, there is growing concern about disease control in melon crops to prevent significant losses. During this time, fungicides are commonly used to protect the plants from fungal diseases. read more

In recent years, quality meters have been developed and introduced to the market to determine the ripeness of fruits like avocados, mangos, kiwis, and melons. These meters enable a quick assessment of the internal quality of the fruit without causing any damage. read more

On the other hand, the cultivation area for sugar melons has significantly increased, by 20% to 25%. They represent a more attractive alternative for many producers, as they are not as susceptible to viruses and pest infestations. Traditional varieties such as Piel de Sapo and. read more

Climate change is evident to everyone. Producers are well aware of the unprecedented meteorological disruptions that are affecting various aspects of agriculture, such as increased water demand, uncontrolled pathogen development, and changing crop cycles. read more

For 40 years, Itaueira has been a prominent company in the Brazilian market for melon production. After 7 years of focusing on the domestic market and not exporting, the company is now taking a significant step forward by entering the global market, summarizing its journey and focusing on... read more

Asaja Almeria has conducted the initial assessment of forecasts for the spring season of 2025, noting a dynamic situation in the province's crops. According to preliminary estimates, the area dedicated to watermelon cultivation will remain similar to that of the previous season. The Níjar area continues to be... read more

Melon, cucumber, strawberry: The Seminis and De Ruiter (Bayer) teams were at SIVAL 2025 to present their new varieties and must-haves. Acapella, the new melon variety that combines quality and yield. The 2024 season confirmed the good performance of the new Acapella melon variety. read more

Gozde Dogan from Turkey has set a Guinness World Record by crushing five watermelons with her thighs in 60 seconds. A video captures her smashing the watermelons one by one while cleaning up the mess in between. She was presented with a plaque and recognized as "officially amazing." Dogan accomplished this feat in February. read more

Hazera and Hm.Clause will be together at Fruit Logistica 2025 (booth A-50, hall 1.2) where they will present a selection of the latest innovations. New cultivars will also be featured for zucchinis and melons, as well as new varieties of square-shaped bell peppers. read more

Hazera and Hm.Clause will be together at Fruit Logistica 2025 (booth A-50, hall 1.2) where they will present a selection of the latest innovations. New cultivars for zucchinis and melons will also be showcased, as well as new varieties of square peppers. read more

From honeydew melons and cantaloupe to Piel de Sapo, Gaya, and Galia, the variety of sweet melons is increasing. The Import Promotion Desk (IPD) in Germany reports that the demand for sugar melons and watermelons is also growing on the European market. read more

Brazil's Itaueira is resuming the export of its premium Rei-branded yellow melons after a seven-year hiatus to prioritize the domestic market. read more

Bollo's Piel de Sapo melon has been awarded the Flavor of the Year award for the ninth consecutive year. This makes Bollo one of the Spanish brands that has received this award the most, consolidating its leading position in agri-food. In addition, another of its star products, the Sweetheart, read more