Melons

Po ostatnich opadach deszczu w rejonie Sunraysia, które dostarczyły ponad dwie trzecie rocznej sumy opadów w ciągu zaledwie 48 godzin, Agriculture Victoria prosi plantatorów o zgłaszanie strat i szkód swojej grupie branżowej, aby pełny wpływ zdarzenia mógł być zrozumiany. Migdały, winogrona i melony... read more

Following a seven-year break from the European market, Brazilian exporter Itaueira Agropecuaria S.A. has resumed its melon shipments and achieved positive results in its market positioning, despite facing a challenging market environment. The company operates under the premium brand Rei. read more

Rupesh Sawant of Navsanjivan Organic FPO states that India's watermelon industry is witnessing significant export potential due to the expansion of acreage and improvement in quality. "States such as Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh are increasing their production of export-ready watermelons by implementing better farming techniques and cultivating hybrid varieties." read more

The Costa Rican melon season started this year on schedule, unlike in previous years, thanks to favorable and stable weather conditions. Rolf Weber from Global Producers stated, "Both the weather and the yield per hectare have been stable and of excellent quality so far." read more

Late summer rain and overcast weather are not very welcome to Polokwane vegetable farmer Francois Fourie, emerging from weeks of continuous rain culminating in severe flooding in Limpopo towards the end of January. So much rain did they have, he says, that their melons split en masse at the read more

Po sezonie brazylijskich melonów, który był „najlepiej zapomnieć”, sezon melonów z Kostaryki rozpoczął się dobrze. „W zeszłym roku Kostaryka doświadczyła wielu opadów deszczu na początku sezonu, co spowodowało znaczną zmienną jakość po przybyciu. Jednak w tym roku jakość jest doskonała. Na szczęście jesteśmy także. read more

"One week into the conflict, we can say that the Italian apple sector, no stranger to dealing with crises and geopolitical instability, has essentially weathered the shock caused by the war: the difficulties arising in the Strait of Hormuz have raised concerns." read more

The recent years have taught a clear lesson to the melon world: climatic variability is no longer an exception, but a constant. Temperature fluctuations, intense rainfall alternating with periods of drought, and the pressure from pathogens and parasites have made the management increasingly complex. read more

In 2025, 16.3% of menus in the United States have integrated anguriat into their offerings, marking a 30% increase compared to 2021. read more

The sale of Senegalese watermelons and Piel de Sapo melons started a few weeks ago in Spain and other European countries, coinciding with the end of the Brazilian melon season. The supply of watermelons has dropped below market demand at this time of year due to the impact of climate. read more

Niedawne ulewy monsunowe miały niepożądany wpływ na australijskie uprawy melonów, spodziewane są straty. Johnathon Davey, dyrektor generalny Melons Australia, ciała przemysłu melonowego, mówi: "Melony to uprawa pustynna. Dobrze rosną w suchym upale, dostając wodę systemem kroplowym. Nie radzą sobie w ogóle dobrze." read more

Brazil exported over 194,000 tons of melons between August 2025 and January 2026, an increase of 6% compared to the 183,000 tons shipped during the same period in the previous season. According to the Center for Advanced Studies on Applied Economics (Cepea), growers in Rio Grande do Norte and Ceará were responsible for this increase. read more

Abrafrutas is celebrating its tenth anniversary as Brazil's leading association of fruit and vegetable growers and exporters, serving as the official representative of the sector in global markets. "Abrafrutas is an association of growers and exporters," said its director, Eduardo Brandão. read more

Mauritanian farmers and exporters are facing challenges in exporting watermelon shipments to Morocco due to high taxes. Recent reports indicate that Moroccan authorities have imposed fees of up to MAD 90,000 (US$9,000) per 24-ton shipment. A source from Mauritania has confirmed the high customs rates. read more

A national agricultural research institute and the University of Tsukuba in Japan have collaborated to develop a new variety of muskmelon that can be ripened on demand. This innovation aims to address the fruit's short shelf life and export limitations by targeting a gene responsible for ethylene production, a key plant hormone. read more

India's watermelon exports are experiencing a strong surge at the moment, with the Mahuva region in Gujarat leading in production, along with important districts such as Junagadh, Bhavnagar, Mehsana, and Sabarkantha, according to Arvind Jethva of fresh produce exporter Krupali Traders. "The season started... read more

Itaueira Frutas invested R$80 million, equivalent to US$15.84 million, in 2025 to resume melon and watermelon production in Ceará after suspending operations in 2016 due to a water crisis. With the restructuring in the state, the company returned to export markets. At the farm acquired read more

W zimie 2026 roku europejskie półki supermarketów coraz częściej zapełniają się arbuzami i mini-arbuzami z Brazylii. Choć arbuz tradycyjnie kojarzony jest z konsumpcją latem, przepływy handlowe odzwierciedlają sezonowe zmiany w dostawach, zgodnie z informacjami z EastFruit. Produkcja w Europie pozostaje. read more

W zimie 2026 r. półki europejskich supermarketów coraz częściej uginają się pod wodniami i mini-wodniami z Brazylii. Dla konsumentów może to wydawać się niespodziewane, ponieważ arbuz tradycyjnie kojarzony jest z latem. Jednak z perspektywy globalnej agrologistyki i handlu... read more

The "scent" of Mundial melon is now in the air; in fact, as confirmed by President Domenico Raneri, next month will mark the beginning of the first fruit harvests. Raneri not only confirmed that the harvests will not be late in coming, but also predicted a promising start for the harvest. read more