The demand for mini watermelons from European buyers has increased every year

2026-03-26 00:00

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.

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