Watermelons

The climate does not favor some productions, such as melons, leading to a decrease in prices, while watermelon is entering the market in full swing. New varieties of apricots are entering the market, such as Errani, Flopria, and Orange Ruby. The high prices of cherries are pushing consumers to... read more

"The watermelon is one of the most widely grown fruits in Turkish agriculture," says Tarkan Kocakurt, CEO of the Turkish fresh produce exporter Heptaze. "Agriculture is a crucial sector that has been meeting the nutritional needs of people and animals from the past to the present. Watermelon holds significant importance in this sector." read more

The new commercial season of Perla Nera has started, featuring the mid-sized watermelon with dark skin and few seeds, sweet and crunchy, exclusively produced by Op Francescon, Peviani, and Op La Mongolfiera. read more

The tomato campaign is now in full swing: prices of cherry and date tomatoes have dropped by 60% compared to last year. The apricot campaign is going well (with the Errani variety entering the market) as well as the nectarine campaign. The campaigns for watermelons, cherries, and peaches remain stagnant and are not optimal yet. read more

The new commercial season of Perla Nera is starting these days, the midi watermelon with dark skin and few seeds, particularly sweet and crunchy, exclusively produced by O.P. Francescon, Peviani S.p.A. and O.P. La Mongolfiera. read more

A very hot spring has anticipated the watermelon and melon season. In fact, in several national areas, the harvests have been very early, even up to 3 weeks in advance. Among these areas, Puglia also started earlier than expected. read more

As it happened in the past edition, this year Candyball will also be one of the main protagonists of Rijk Zwaan's Global Melon & Watermelon Event, which takes place during weeks 26 and 27 at its CED La Palma in Cartagena (Spain). The seed company has everything ready

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Syngenta is introducing two important innovations in its melon and watermelon portfolio this year. In the piel de sapo melon segment, they are launching Bobal F1, their first variety with resistance to New Delhi virus within the ND Protected range. In the watermelon segment, they are strengthening their lineup for outdoor cultivation with Ágata. read more

As every year, Bayer celebrates its Melon & Watermelon Week in Murcia. For the third time, they are repeating the experience at their experimental station. The event will take place in weeks 26 and 27. On Wednesday, June 26, they will kick off with the first visits from customers. read more

Continuity in supply chains is key for products like tomatoes or peppers. However, others like watermelon are very seasonal. This is currently more of a cultural obstacle than a practical one. At BASF | Nunhems®, they aim to de-seasonalize the consumption of the so-called 'fruit of...

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Last season, due to heavy rains and late hailstorms, the melon and watermelon harvest in Murcia was negative. Fortunately for Spanish producers, this year the trend seems different, as testified by José Cánovas, president of the melon and watermelon sector, on Valenciafruit.com. read more

Węgrzech, the climatic conditions have been conducive to the early ripening of melons, including watermelons, with no adverse weather affecting their development. The Association of Hungarian Melon Growers has indicated that Hungarian watermelons are expected to hit the market by June 10.

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The marketing of the first Italian apricots has started, with different cultivars ranging from Cot to Pricia. The sale of Bigarreau cherries is coming to an end, making way for Pugliese Ferrovia cherries. The watermelon campaign is expected to pick up soon, with a new product on the way. read more

The aim of the event is to make the value of fresh produce understandable, educate, raise awareness, and promote the consumption of fruits and vegetables - starting with the youngest consumers. Schools, in particular, were the focus of the event. read more

According to the president of the melon and watermelon sector at Proexport, José Cánovas, "the crops are developing wonderfully, with exceptional quality and very good health status. We expect a positive evolution". read more

A decrease in the watermelon supply midway through the campaign is causing prices to rise at the source. "The campaign began successfully, with fruits of excellent quality, but now we are harvesting fruits that should have been forming during Easter. Due to adverse weather conditions at that time, the supply has been impacted." read more

"We expect a normal development, without surprises, which will allow us to reach the usual quantities again, unlike last season, where late rainfall and hail greatly reduced production." read more

Istnieją dobre perspektywy na kampanię melonów i arbuzów w 2024 roku w hiszpańskiej prowincji Murcja. "Plony rozwijają się wspaniale, charakteryzują się wyjątkową jakością i bardzo dobrą kondycją. Oczekujemy normalnego rozwoju, bez niespodzianek, co powinno pozwolić nam odzyskać zwykłe wolumeny. read more

Communicating about fruits and vegetables is not only aimed at highlighting the quality of the product or increasing sales. Behind the story of a fruit, such as watermelon in this case, there is much more; often the intention is to contribute to the original territory. read more

"Agroholding 2012," a part of the "Epicenter Agro" group of companies, has planted over 10 hectares of early watermelon hybrids in the Khmelnytskyi region, Ukraine. The fields were planted with early hybrids from the Syngenta company: Pharaoh F1, Lorian F1, Balaton F1, and Karistan F. read more