Watermelons

With the greenhouse campaign concluded, producers of melon and watermelon are giving a positive assessment of the harvest so far, with no episodes of product shortages like in previous campaigns, although they are concerned about low prices and costs. read more

I’m no stranger to seeing insane prices for fruit in China. Throughout the year, we can see local cherries selling for well over US$70 a kilogram, US$100 square watermelons from Japan, US$40 for a single bunch of locally grown Shine Muscat grapes, and many other mind-boggling prices for. read more

El consumo de snacks (conocido como "snacking" en España) ha experimentado un notable aumento en los últimos años, impulsado por los cambios en los hábitos alimenticios y el estilo de vida cada vez más acelerado de la población mundial. A nivel global, el consumo de snacks ha aumentado significativamente, de 62.3 millones de toneladas en 2019 a... read more

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Otay Mesa Commercial Facility seized over $5 million worth of methamphetamine hidden within a shipment of watermelons last Friday. The incident took place when CBP officers at the Otay Mesa Commercial Facility. read more

Watermelon prices in the Polish wholesale market are currently lower than they were in the same period last year. In fact, their average price has even dropped below the value from the same period in 2022. However, wholesale watermelon prices in our market still remain above the long-term average. What are these prices? read more

Consumers had to dig much deeper into their pockets for blueberries and watermelons. In the 33rd week, the average price for a kilogram of blueberries was 10.17 euros. This represents an increase of 28.2% compared to the corresponding week of the previous year (7.03 euros/kg). read more

In Latvia, the cultivation of watermelons and melons is gaining recognition among growers, with watermelons weighing up to 15 kg now becoming more common in the country's climate. Emīls Nils Gaišprātis, a young cultivator, has successfully grown the Odisejs variety. read more

Nutritional profile of melon

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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

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 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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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

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

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

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