Watermelons

Among the protagonists of the summer season, there are definitely melons and watermelons. Obviously, even for these crops, due to climate change, cultivation has become increasingly complicated. But strategies are evolving and four experienced producers are telling their stories to IFN. read more

Even for watermelons, consumers are paying less this year. At 1.07 euros per kilogram, the average price last week was 25.3% lower than in the same period last year (1.43 euros per kilogram). read more

Solinda's mini seedless watermelon is back on the shelves of grocery stores, sweet and crunchy, distributed exclusively by Peviani. To strengthen brand awareness, Solinda is launching the "Win with Solinda" contest until July 28th. With a high quality standard thanks to the selection of areas within the

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Small, seedless, very sweet, crispy, and super juicy: we are talking about Solinda, the watermelon exclusively distributed by Peviani S.p.A. read more

Dr. Rhonda Patrick, a nutritionist and podcaster, discussed on her podcast FoundMyFitness the impact of fructose, a natural sugar found in fruits, on alcohol metabolism. Research suggests that consuming fruits such as grapes, watermelon, and bananas before drinking alcohol could help reduce the effects of a hangover. read more

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"Approximately 800 watermelons filled a road in Jiadung Township, Pingtung County, on Monday during an event promoting the locally grown fruit. The watermelons were placed upright, inspired by the tradition of standing eggs on their ends for the Dragon Boat Festival, which coincided with the event." read more

The demand for melons and watermelons is still not optimal, due to the unstable weather in the North. The same goes for peaches and nectarines, whose high production is causing prices to drop. On the other hand, we have incoming varieties of Cot apricots, Portici, Farbaly, and Faralia, and for plums, Goccia d'oro.

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Watermelons are entering the peak of the season and Claudio Filosa, president of the Latina Ortaggi cooperative in Sabaudia, has told IFN about the situation in Agropontino. "We can define it as a two-speed season: the first greenhouse watermelon harvests have taken place

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Enza Zaden has celebrated its Melon&Pumpkin House Fair from July 1st to 4th in El Albujón (Murcia, Spain). On this occasion, the company has changed the dynamics and has given it a twist to continue adding value from a different perspective. read more

After the low quantities of the last two campaigns, the company's goal for this season is to achieve a production volume of 8 million kg of seedless striped watermelons. read more

The supply trend of watermelons in the Polish wholesale market experienced a momentary fluctuation, but it seems to have returned to its previous path. A rising path. However, does this mean that the Polish wholesale market is already saturated with these fruits? How are the prices of watermelons shaping up in large wholesale markets and how do they compare to previous seasons? read more

During the summer of 2024, Gavina will be promoted through an integrated and multi-channel communication campaign that will have extensive coverage on new media, the internet, and social networks, as well as on traditional media such as print, radio, and TV at both national and local levels. The content will include... read more

It was born as an alternative to the classic watermelons and today consumers appreciate it for its intense color and its sweet and very fresh taste, as well as for its high beta-carotene content. We are talking about organic yellow watermelon that has been cultivated for 15 years by. read more

Pomimo zawartości węglowodanów i naturalnego cukru, badania naukowe konsekwentnie wskazują, że owoce mogą być istotne w utrzymaniu zdrowej wagi ciała. Jednym z kluczowych powodów jest to, że błonnik i woda zawarte w owocach mogą wydłużyć uczucie sytości, pomagając spożywać mniej kalorii ogółem. read more

The long-awaited harvest to close the watermelon season in Morocco has proved disappointing in terms of volume, although "better than last year in terms of quality and size", reports Larache-based grower Oussama Baioua. "The harvest began a few days ago and watermelons have made a comeback on" read more

This week, Bayer has celebrated the 11th edition of its Melon & Watermelon Week in Murcia. An event with a clear protagonist: flavor. On this occasion, the company has complemented its field visits with a Taste panel of melon and watermelon tastings to demonstrate that the flavor of their products is top-notch. read more

In recent years, the melon and watermelon sector has been constantly evolving to improve the organoleptic and agronomic characteristics of the fruits. read more

Pierwsze lokalne arbuzowe zbiory z 2024 roku pojawiły się na ukraińskim rynku, jak donoszą analitycy EastFruit. read more

In 2007, Congress declared July as National Watermelon Month, coinciding with the peak shipping season for watermelons as recognized by the National Watermelon Association (NWA). During this time, there is increased distribution activity to meet consumer demand for the refreshing fruit. read more

Proexport, Association of Murcian Fruit and Vegetable Producers and Exporters, highlighted the importance of the "Melon & Watermelon Innovation Days" and urged producers and agricultural companies to actively participate in them. read more