Watermelons

Question that does not match a sustained production. This is the photograph of many Italian fruit productions, due to uncertain weather, resulting in a decrease in prices. This applies to apricots, watermelons, melons, peaches, and nectarines. The sale of plums has begun. read more

For two weeks, the Region of Murcia becomes the global epicenter of agronomic and genetic innovation in melons and watermelons, the quintessential summer fruits. The Association of Producers and Exporters of Fruit and Vegetables of the Region of Murcia (Proexport) has emphasized the importance of this. read more

Murcia will be the main focus for the melon and watermelon sector this July, as top international seed companies will be hosting a series of open days to present their latest innovations in this field. read more

Traditional watermelons continue to be one of the most popular fruits and vegetables for the summer season of 2024, despite buyers' preference for seedless and smaller varieties, as reported by FreshPlaza. read more

A good insulation of the greenhouse is a matter of course in this context. During summer cultivation, one can then "harvest" the heat and store it in the seasonal warehouse for the scarcity in winter. read more

Agricultural holding company PAEK in Mykolaiv, Ukraine, has begun harvesting early watermelons, thanks to the construction of greenhouses and the use of mulch film in their fields. In March, PAEK planted watermelon seeds with the goal of harvesting in late June. They constructed greenhouses, prepared the soil, read more

Tradycyjne arbuzi pozostają jednymi z najpopularniejszych owoców i warzyw na sezon letni 2024, pomimo preferencji nabywców dla odmian bezpestkowych i mniejszych. Dla Daniele i Nadii Martucci z Martucci Srl, komercjalizacja dopiero się zaczęła i wydaje się być całkiem obiecująca. "My" read more

In a moment when the watermelon campaign in Morocco is at a standstill, the question arises of whether other West African origins like Mauritania or Senegal could benefit from the market gap. "It's not automatic, and it's not even possible this season," Amine replies. read more

If the first part of the watermelon season under greenhouse wasn't the best, now a positive trend is expected for open field cultivation. The Lazio and Sicilian areas of the O.p. San Lidano have indeed been spared from the negative weather conditions that affected the rest of the crop. read more

The watermelon harvest has already finished in the greenhouses of Almeria, and since early June, the season has continued in the north of the province, in the Region of Murcia, and also in the Region of Valencia. Currently, yields are lower than expected due to the predominance of small sizes. read more

From next week, the first mini watermelons, Tomélons, from Tomeco, in collaboration with Coöperatie Hoogstraten, will be back on Belgian shelves. A first this year is that, for the first time, they will be delivered to all of Aldi Belgium's Belgian distribution centres. "In addition, they can." read more

"Black Pearl 'always has its reasons' and from today there is one more reason to buy the dark-skinned, few-seeded midi watermelon, particularly sweet and crunchy, exclusively produced by O.P. Francescon, Peviani S.p.A. and O.P. La Mongolfiera. Started on June 24 until July 23." read more

In the midst of cherry production, but the volumes are not high. Demand is still not optimal for melons and watermelons due to the still cool climate in the North. The climate also affects the demand for apricots, which remains high in the Central-South. Quotations for fruits are decreasing. read more

A prize competition that will liven up the summer of 2024. Perla Nera, the brand of medium-sized watermelon with dark skin, is offering a contest open to all consumers until July 23. There are 10 daily instant wins up for grabs, plus 10 grand prizes. The marketing campaign is diverse. read more

Mehmet Akın Doğan, head of the Agriculture Chamber of Adana Yüreğir, said: "The fact that the UEFA European Football Championship coincides with our watermelon season this year has made our farmers very happy. We expect a yield of 8 to 9 tons per hectare. If the read more

The prices of watermelons have been decreasing in the wholesale market throughout almost the whole of June. As a result of this trend, at what level did they end up? read more

The world's largest melon producer and exporter from Brazil, Agricola Famosa, is responding to a "strong increase" in demand for watermelons in Europe by doubling their own charter ships capacity from next season. Carlo Porro, CEO of Agricola Famosa, said, "What I see is a strong increase in." read more

Considering the effects of the recent rain and hail storms on melon and watermelon crops in Murcia, José Cánovas, president of the melon and watermelon sector at the Association of Fruit and Vegetable Producers-Exporters of the Region of Murcia (Proexport), stated that... read more

We are entering the peak of the melon and watermelon campaign, and to understand the main trends at play, we visited CAAB, where the President, Marco Marcatilici, provided an overview of the situation: "Consumption shows fluctuating trends due to weather temperatures and conditions." read more

Od początku maja hiszpańskie arbuzi dołączyły do dostaw z Maroka, które już od lutego/marca znajdują się na półkach francuskich supermarketów. Te kampanie są utrudnione przez brak konsumpcji. "Zła pogoda naprawdę nie pozwoliła nam przeprowadzić dobrej kampanii. Arbuzi są" read more