Watermelons

Supplies of watermelon right now are light which is normal for this time of year. “This is from both offshore and out of Nogales, Mexico,” says Dennis Peterson of Riverbend Fresh LLC, noting the offshore product is from Guatemala. read more

The campaign from Senegal is kicking off for the company 'Frutta Italia', directly linked to Op Francescon, which is part of Aop Mantuafruit: among the expected products are pumpkins, melons and Perla Nera watermelons. But let's see the season in detail. read more

"Our first melons were packed last week and will hit the market at the perfect time. The Brazilian volumes are almost over, so there's a strong demand for the new fruit from Costa Rica. The first fruit will arrive in week 6," says the Dutch company Exsa Europe's Eddy Kreukniet. read more

The Exceed mini watermelon has been nominated for the 2024 Fruit Logistica Innovation Award, marking a proud moment in the long-standing partnership between Staay Food Group and Hazera. The winner will be announced at Fruit Logistica in Berlin (7-9 February), where Staay will be present to
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With the arrival of the first Mauritanian watermelons on January 18th, this year's season is getting off to an exceptionally early start. "Last year, we offered Mauritanian goods for the first time, and the season didn't really get going until the beginning of March. The goods were very well
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Hazera and Staay Food Group have confirmed that the Exceed mini watermelon has been nominated for the 2024 Fruit Logistica Innovation Award, with the companies describing it as a “proud moment” in their long-standing partnership. read more

CMR Group recently joined a campaign dedicated to informing consumers about the crucial role of the agri-food industry in safeguarding Spain's food security. read more

El Niño's weather patterns have affected the growth and distribution of summer fruits in Rio Grande do Sul, including watermelon, melon, and passion fruit. These fruits are set to hit the market at higher prices due to decreased yield. read more

According to an initial assessment by ASAJA-Almeria, the acreage devoted to watermelon cultivation is expected to fall by around 10% next spring. This decrease is mainly being recorded in the Poniente Almeriense. In the Almeria and Níjar area, the watermelon acreage is generally expected to
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This particularly affects the Poniente region. In the Almería and Níjar regions, the same acreage is generally expected as last season. In Níjar, early varieties will continue to be planted. According to Asaja-Almería, there will be no change in the area planted with melons.
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Augusto Valderrama, the head of the Ministry of Agricultural Development (MIDA), participated in the shipment of the first container of the year. The Agro Tropical Sostenible company, based in Rio Grande, province of Cocle, exported 1,400 boxes of watermelon to the European market. read more

According to an initial assessment by ASAJA-Almeria, an approximate 10% reduction in the area destined for watermelon cultivation is expected next spring. This decrease is mainly recorded in the Poniente area of Almeria. In the area of Almeria and Nijar, in general, it is foreseen that the
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A bizarre incident at a New Hampshire supermarket has police baffled after a person was reportedly attacked with a watermelon. The Tilton Police Department confirmed that they were called to the Market Basket on Market Street shortly after 6 p.m. on Thursday, where they found a customer who was
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Brazil shipped 998.77 thousand tonnes in fruit exports from January to November 2023, marking a 10.99% increase compared to last year. The revenue surged by 27.73%, reaching $1.19 billion. This information is from the Prohort Bulletin developed by the National Supply Company (Conab) and released
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The Agroponiente Group continues to prepare the spring campaign and, specifically, the part corresponding to seasonal fruit, melon and watermelon. And it is doing this, among other things, with a series of informative technical meetings, organised by the R&D&I Department of the
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The decline in logistics costs and unusually warm weather in the autumn months have boosted the demand for Piel de Sapo melon and watermelon during the off-season in Spain and given an impulse to the growing trend towards the year-round consumption of these products. read more

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The first transplants of extra-early and early watermelons are already being carried out in the greenhouses of Almeria. "We have already been in touch and made the first agreements with our growers for the 2024 watermelon campaign, whose transplants are starting now, in the second half of
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A farmer shared a useful tip for selecting ripe watermelons: check the spacing between the dark and light green lines on the watermelon's rind. The key is to find a watermelon where these lines are at least two fingers' width apart. This method was discovered by a woman who spoke with the farmer. read more