Melons

On June 11, the Association of Fruit and Vegetable Producers' Organizations of Almería (Coexphal) disclosed the outcomes of the 2026 watermelon season and shared insights from the promotional campaign "The First European Watermelon. The one that tastes best." David Baños, manager of ACOLOR, read more

Ciężkie opady deszczu w rejonie Czerkasy na Ukrainie uszkodziły część pola dyni wodnej w pobliżu wioski Stebliv, zmywając sadzonki oraz folię mulczującą, taśmę kroplującą i fragmenty systemu nawadniającego, powiedział miejscowy rolnik Mychajło Palii. Tylko kilkadziesiąt roślin zostało przesadzonych przed. read more

Odkryj Waterloupe®, a standout in Melissa's lineup of high-quality, seasonal specialty melons, with the outward appearance of cantaloupe and the texture of watermelon. It offers a new way to experience a perfect, juicy melon. "I've tasted all the melons," says Kenny Kataoka, key accounts manager at read more

Pomimo wojny, trwającego ostrzału i trudnych warunków pogodowych, rolnicy w ukraińskim regionie Cherson kontynuują uprawę plantacji melonów. Obecnie trwa kampania siewna w regionie, a pierwsze chersońskie arbuzowe mogą pojawić się na rynku już za miesiąc. O tym poinformował... read more

In Sicily, watermelon grown in greenhouses is taking on an increasingly strategic role thanks to its high profitability, short growing cycles, and the possibility of effectively integrating it into crop rotations with tomatoes. However, in an increasingly unstable climate, producers may face challenges. read more

W 2024 roku plantatorzy z Almerii osiągnęli najwyższe ceny arbuzów wśród głównych producentów śródziemnomorskich. Według analizy przeprowadzonej przez Hortoinfo, wykorzystującej dane z FAOSTAT i Obserwatorium Cen i Rynku w Andaluzji, średnia cena arbuzów z szklarni w Almerii wynosiła 0,51 euro za read more

The watermelon harvest in northern Castellón, Spain is expected to start around June 20th, with yields per square meter anticipated to be similar to last year's. Favorable weather conditions during the fruit setting and growth phases indicate a high-quality crop. "Currently, we anticipate harvesting... read more

The Lazio vegetable farming campaign is characterized by quality, even though the market continues to be influenced by a strong availability of products from various Italian production areas. At Copla, green tomatoes have been in full swing for several weeks now, while in the read more

In May 2026, Brazil exported 6,000 tons of melons, which was a 47% decrease from April, as reported by Comex Stat data. Export revenue also dropped by 48% month-on-month to US$4.6 million FOB. The United Kingdom was the primary destination for Brazilian melons in that month, representing 40.28% of the total export volume. read more

The ongoing Sicilian melon marketing campaign had outstanding sales results in April, but experienced a decline in May because of unfavorable weather conditions. It is worth mentioning that there was reduced competition from Moroccan produce due to geopolitical crises, increased logistical costs, and adverse weather. read more

Warmer weather conditions this spring have influenced the growth of melon and watermelon crops in Spain's primary producing areas, leading to a season with a greater number of large-sized fruits compared to previous years. Despite a challenging beginning, the commercial outlook has significantly improved. read more

Perla Nera is starting the season with a clear strategy: ensuring the market a high-quality watermelon and maintaining a national communication campaign throughout the entire summer season, until September, designed to make a difference at the point of sale. read more

Perla Nera is opening the 2026 season with a national communication plan that will accompany the brand throughout the summer, until September 5th, enhancing the offering of premium Italian watermelons with a continuous presence on television, radio, print, social media, and events in the territory. read more

Sprzedaż greckich arbuzów nadal trwa w szybkim tempie, a ceny producentów sięgają nawet dwukrotnie tych z ubiegłego sezonu. W chwili obecnej, szczyt zbiorów przypada na plantacje na otwartym terenie w Trifylii. Rozwój sytuacji opisuje Pani Sisi Papadopoulou, Dyrektor Zarządzający Demetras.

Sales of Greek watermelons continue at a rapid pace, with producer prices reaching up to double those of last season. At the moment, the heart of the harvest is beating in the open-field plantations of Trifylia. Developments are described by Ms. Sisi Papadopoulou, Managing Director of Demetras. read more

While the strawberry campaign was marking its final deliveries to a clientele that probably would have preferred to continue with the sales of such an attractive product for the fruit and vegetable department, Coop Solene had already launched another campaign with great enthusiasm since the beginning of May, that of melons. read more

The supply of watermelons will be uncertain, and lower yields are anticipated leading up to the Fourth of July. "There will be variability in production, making it very unpredictable. This is primarily because of the normal planting of supplies being disrupted by weather conditions," explains Dennis. read more

Brand new historical record in Japan for the prized Yubari melons, Japan. According to Skytg24, during the first auction of the season in Hokkaido, a pair of these fruits was sold for 5.8 million yen (approximately 31,400 euros), surpassing the previous. read more

The Moroccan watermelon season is moving forward after a disappointing start, with early harvests from the Zagora region experiencing quality issues that hindered exporters from making a mark in this year's fiercely competitive market. Industry experts are concerned that the sluggish beginning may be casting a shadow over the season. read more

Tunisian watermelons were introduced to the market two weeks ago. The season is expected to be successful in terms of both production and international demand; however, it was cut short by a false rumor that quickly spread on Tunisian social media. According to Mohamed Akermi, the CEO, read more

The Egyptian watermelon season started a few weeks ago, and now the export campaign is picking up momentum as Egyptian exporters aim to expand their presence in the global market. Walid Sallam from Suez Canal Trade & Agricultural Development Company provides an overview of the company's initial efforts. read more