Watermelons

The Ukrainian National Office of Intellectual Property and Innovation (IP Office) has officially granted Geographic Indication (GI) status to the "Kherson Watermelon." This prestigious designation is reserved for watermelons cultivated in the sandy soils of the Tavria region, specifically within Kherson. read more

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In Kyparissia, western Greece, an area traditionally known for its olives, watermelons, and other crops, farmers are now trialling the cultivation of tropical fruits as a response to climate change. Panos Adamopoulos, a local farmer, has observed the promising growth of mangoes on his land, a
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According to initial estimates, the watermelon harvest in the Spanish region of Murcia will increase by 22% in the current season, exceeding 178 thousand tons on a cultivated area of 2,775 hectares, as reported by valenciafruits.com. The Regional Councillor for Water and Agriculture, read more

In light of this year's positive outcomes, pepper production will be expanded next year. In general, Agrieuropa's summer vegetable season is progressing well, although the market trends for watermelons and mini-watermelons have been varied. Starting in September, Agrieuropa will also begin promoting white. read more

The technical manager of Tesco, fruit and melon expert James Cackett, has been working with seed companies for 18 years to find new and rare varieties that customers can enjoy. read more

Według pierwszych szacunków, region Murcji wyprodukuje w tym sezonie ponad 178 000 ton arbuza na 2775 hektarach, czyli o 21,85% więcej arbuza niż w poprzednim sezonie. "Arbuz jest jednym z najważniejszych upraw regionu Murcji, szczególnie latem. To" read more

Tap tap - that's ready, tap tap - that's not: this is how watermelon inspectors decide whether to load the fruit onto the market. read more

The turning point has now been completed for the watermelon and melon campaign, and to understand the current dynamics and future strategies within the department, we interviewed Germano Fabiani, Head of Fruit and Vegetables at Coop Italia (pictured in the opening photo). read more

Od początku bieżącego tygodnia ceny arbuza na Ukrainie już spadły o jedną trzecią, według analityków z theEastFruit. Poprawione warunki pogodowe praktycznie w całym kraju pozwoliły ukraińskim producentom arbuza wznowić aktywne zbieranie plonów, co spowodowało read more

Po raz pierwszy brytyjscy konsumenci będą mieli okazję kupić pomarańczowe arbuzy, słodszy wariant w porównaniu z tradycyjnymi typami o czerwonym miąższu, dostępne wyłącznie w Tesco. Ta odmiana, uprawiana w Hiszpanii, jest hybrydą opracowaną z odmian dziedzicznych z dawnych czasów. James

For the first time, British consumers will have the opportunity to purchase orange flesh watermelons, a sweeter variant compared to the traditional red flesh types, available exclusively at Tesco. This variety, cultivated in Spain, is a hybrid developed from ancient heirloom species. James read more

As reported by the Statistical State Office in Bad Ems, the demand in this country has increased dramatically in recent years: In 2023, 40,652 tons of coconuts, pineapples, guavas, mangos, watermelons, melons, and papayas were imported to Rhineland-Palatinate – an increase of 35,816 tons. read more

A TikTok video by Gabriela (@gabrielanailsnmakeup) showing the skin of a watermelon peeling off while being washed has gained over 13 million views, raising concerns about the quality of Walmart's produce. Other users have also shared similar experiences and speculated that the fruit may have been frozen before being sold. Melon1, the read more

Tesco is expanding its melon selection by introducing a sweet, orange-fleshed watermelon in collaboration with Dutch breeder Rijk Zwaan. read more

"We are experiencing a slowdown in the growth of new types of small-sized watermelons, which leads us to believe that we are probably approaching a point of balance with the traditional large-sized ones, also thanks to the growth of the product." read more

The melon is particularly popular in summer, as it serves as a thirst quencher on hot days due to its high water content of over 90%. In 2023, 27,360 tons of sugar melons were sold in Switzerland, but only 17 tons were harvested in Switzerland itself. read more

Peak season for apricots, watermelons, melons, peaches, and nectarines. Demand is still moderate to low for table grapes. All types of bell peppers are available, including snails, friggitelli, and bull's horn peppers. European-style prime quality tomatoes are currently on the market. read more

W mieście Dăbuleni w południowej Rumunii nadprodukcja arbuzów doprowadziła do nadmiernego podaży, co spowodowało obniżenie cen tego lata. Według Fructidor, przyczepki i wozy są zapełnione arbuzami, z których wiele kończy jako odpad. Wcześniej cena wynosiła 50 centów za kilogram, ale teraz... read more

The mini watermelon segment has been on the market for quite some time now, but only in recent years there has been a turning point thanks to projects like the Gavina Watermelon, also known as the mini watermelon from L'Orto di Eleonora, which make quality the fundamental pillar: "Without quality"... read more

According to market analysts, the price increase in this segment is attributed to the lower supply of watermelons from local farms. Due to the high air temperatures and the prolonged drought in most regions of the country for several weeks, a portion of the... read more