Watermelons

Tesco has introduced a watermelon pizza kit to encourage children to eat more fruits and vegetables as part of their daily 5 A Day recommendation. read more

Obecnie, tradycyjne rolnictwo jest uzupełniane przez coraz bardziej techniczne podejścia. Szczepienie, uprawa hydroponiczna i rolnictwo organiczne to niektóre z działań, które zostały wyznaczone lata temu i które zostały podjęte przez szkółki, które odgrywają fundamentalną rolę w tym procesie. read more

The new season of Tomeco's mini watermelons, known as Tomélons, will start in about a month. "We anticipate the initial harvest around week 25, and we will be able to offer them until September. This year, we will surpass the 2-hectare mark in our acreage for the first time," said Franky Van. read more

A farm in El Ejido, Almería hosted representatives from the international melon and watermelon industry last week for Semillas Fitó's Water & Melon Show 2025. read more

The new campaigns for apricots and melons have started: the sale of smooth variety has also begun. The Italian nectarine campaign has started early. Volumes are still low for peaches, Platicarpa or Tabacchiera cultivars. Demand remains low for watermelons too. read more

Według Ramóna Fernándeza-Pacheco, regionalnego ministra rolnictwa, rybołówstwa, wody i rozwoju obszarów wiejskich, 60 procent strategii dla produkcji owoców i warzyw w szklarniach w Andaluzji zostało już wdrożone. Plan ten, zatwierdzony przez rząd regionalny, obejmuje read more

Almería is predicting a watermelon harvest of 635,000 tonnes in 2025, which is a 2.5 percent increase from the previous season. The planted area is expected to surpass 11,000 hectares, with 75 percent dedicated to greenhouse production. read more

BMTI and Italmercati's Grocery Bag recommends the most cost-effective seasonal food products for shopping this week, with important new developments in the fruit and vegetable sector. As for fruits and vegetables, the "seasonal change" is now complete with the end of... read more

The weather conditions from weeks 9 to 12 have resulted in a delayed start to the melon and watermelon season in Spain and a reduced supply in the first two months of the season. "Persistent rains across Spain have disrupted the planting schedule in March and caused delays in the harvest," says Ángel. read more

Summer fruits and vegetables are beginning to make their way into wholesale markets, and at the Agroalimentare Center in Treviso, the season is opening with some encouraging signs despite some slowdowns due to unstable weather. The president of the market, Engineer Francesco, is preparing to provide an initial assessment. read more

The new season's mini watermelons, grown in Italy, have been on the market for a few days. This is a much better start than last season, when orders were weak until July due to poor weather that discouraged consumption of summer fruits. "At the moment, we're producing one barrel of processed fruits. read more

The storm that struck Zagora on May 1st temporarily disrupted a Moroccan watermelon campaign that was in full swing. However, according to Mourad Seghieri, CEO of Romana Fruits, the impact is expected to be temporary, and exporters will resume operations in a few days. The exporter has reported a dynamic watermelon campaign. read more

When the campaigns for Almeria's major crops, such as zucchini, eggplant, tomato, pepper, and cucumber, are coming to an end in most production areas, two other significant ones arrive: melon and watermelon. Each season in Almeria is unique. Fruit and vegetable producers in Almeria face new challenges each season. read more

Almería is currently in the main phase of watermelon and sugar melon harvest. The area has remained stable in the 2024/25 season. According to the territorial agricultural delegation in Almería, a total of 10,965 hectares were cultivated with watermelons (+2% in. read more

The supply of watermelons from the southeast appears to be abundant for the upcoming Memorial Day weekend, despite the slow start in supply from south Florida. "They're a bit behind because they had a cooler winter than last year, so they're probably about a week to a read more

Thanks to solar energy, the greenhouses in Southern Europe ensure efficient and environmentally friendly production. This system allows for high-quality cultivation with low CO₂ emissions and efficient water usage in the spring. Additionally, it guarantees production. read more

The Macfrutil Consorzio Perla Nera has revealed its upcoming marketing strategies, leveraging the growth of the brand that continues to bring the excellence of Italian black midi watermelon to more and more consumers' tables. Standardization of quality is a key factor in its success. read more

The campaign for Sicilian watermelons has started. The Bigarreau cherry campaign has also started, along with the first batches of Puglian products, and peaches, although in limited volumes. Italian netted melons production is in full swing. It's a good moment for tomatoes. However, they are not enjoying the same fortunes. read more

The outlook for the upcoming harvest and sales season of Italian watermelons is promising. In the Salento region in southern Apulia, the Nardò watermelon is one of the most important crops. This fruit is popular both in Italy and abroad for its excellent quality and intense flavor. read more

Esasem, an Italian seed company, confirmed their interest in promoting research, especially in three crops - tomato, bell pepper, and watermelon, at Macfrut 2025. read more