Watermelons

A TikTok conspiracy theory is suggesting that fake produce is being sold in America. The trend started to gain popularity when @kiva_boddy posted a video showing a rubbery watermelon from a Seattle grocery store, which received over 1.4 million views. Several users shared similar experiences of artificial-tasting produce. read more

This session marks the beginning of the season with a price of 0.40-0.42 euros/kilo for first-category melons, while first-category black watermelon has been quoted at 0.29-0.31 euros/kilo; first-category white watermelon at 0.XX-0.XX euros/kilo. read more

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The watermelon harvest has started this week in the Castile-La Mancha region of Spain, where the acreage is estimated to have increased by around 15% compared to last year. "Last week, some fruit was already harvested, but now the watermelon harvest is starting across the board. As for melons, read more

"Despite facing challenges such as volume shortfalls and widespread quality flaws throughout the season, Moroccan watermelon growers appear to be recovering. Ahmed Bouljid, a general fresh produce exporter, comments: "The conclusion of the watermelon season is promising. Growers are fortunate to finally." read more

The watermelon season is starting, but among industry professionals there is uncertainty about how the season will unfold. With market fluctuations, the sector is still trying to find its footing. We discuss this on IFN with Lombard producer Emanuele Benatti from the eponymous agricultural company. read more

More than 300 professionals from the industry got to know the innovations that Rijk Zwaan presented at the latest edition of its Global Melon & Watermelon Event at CED La Palma, in Cartagena (Spain). read more

One more year, Syngenta has organized open days at Agrosana Lorca to showcase its latest advances in melon and watermelon. This time, the focus has been on its new ND Protected range. read more

W tym roku obszar przeznaczony na uprawę arbuzów i melonów na Ukrainie jest najmniejszy w historii. Te pola mają teraz połowę wielkości, jaką miały przed pełnoskalową inwazją. W 2024 roku arbuzów i melonów uprawia się jedynie na 30 000 hektarach. Jest to nawet mniej niż w 2022 roku (33 900). read more

In Dăbuleni, a southern Romanian town known for its watermelon production, growers are currently dealing with market saturation caused by an unusual ripening pattern that led to all crops reaching maturity at the same time. As a result, there has been a significant decrease in prices, with watermelons that previously sold for 3-4 Romanian read more

The commercialization of Dolce Passione watermelons is in full swing, and with the current temperatures, demand is increasing both in Italy and abroad. The Consortium held a double presentation on July 11th: the first one in the fields at the "Sovrani Gabriele" agricultural company in Gualdo. read more

In the countryside, melons are of good quality and high volume. Italian peaches and nectarines are also of excellent quality and enjoying a good moment. There is an increasing demand for watermelons. There is a significant increase in the quantities of bell peppers, and availability is also increasing. read more

The marketing campaign for Dolce Passione, the medium-sized black seedless watermelon born from the collaboration between Lamboseeds of Sant'Agata Bolognese, a seed company specialized in advanced research and innovation, has started off under the best auspices. read more

In Ferreira do Alentejo, Beja, a 43-year-old person has been implicated in the theft of agricultural produce, which led to the seizure by the National Republican Guard (GNR) of one ton of melons and 60 kilograms of watermelon. The GNR's operation, which took place from Monday to Wednesday, aimed to... read more

Enza Zaden tackles business challenges with their portfolios of melon, watermelon, and pumpkin. Last week, the company held their annual Melon and Pumpkin House Fair, showcasing their latest portfolios in melon, watermelon, and pumpkin. The company not only develops different varieties read more

From July 1 to 5, BASF|Nunhems organized a new edition of its Melon & Watermelon Business Event by Experts at its R&D center in La Palma, in Cartagena, Spain. Once again, under the slogan 'What's Next', the seed company brought together growers, marketers, and distributors from all continents to showcase. read more

Orangelup cantaloupes, Tyrion, Saniara, and Rio Grande watermelons, Orange Summer pumpkins, and Vaiana butternut squash were some of the new varieties presented by Enza Zaden at its annual Melon & Pumpkin House Fair, which took place last week in Murcia. read more

This year, Hungary's watermelon season has started two weeks earlier than usual, without any frost damage. Minister of Agriculture, István Nagy, announced this through a video on his social media. He also mentioned the increasing trend in watermelon exports and stable domestic consumption. read more

Ukrainian producers are deeply worried about the situation in the melon market: watermelon prices are plummeting rapidly due to low demand, and the harvest is at serious risk of destruction because of abnormally hot weather, report analysts from the EastFruit project. Sellers are rushing to read more

BASF|Nunhems has celebrated a new edition of its Melon & Watermelon Business Event for Experts from July 1st to 5th at its R&D center in La Palma (Cartagena, Murcia). Once again under the slogan 'What’s Next', the seed company brought together producers, marketers, and. read more