Watermelons

W regionie Rio Grande do Sul trwa zbieranie arbuza, a obszary Bagé, Quaraí i Pelotas wyróżniają się ze względu na swoją aktywność. Te regiony zgłaszają zadowalającą wydajność, jakość owoców i konkurencyjność na rynku. São Gabriel, będący częścią regionu Bagé, zanotował 75 hektarów pod uprawą. read more

Ideal growing conditions throughout spring and early summer have advanced the watermelon harvest schedule for Leaderbrand in Gisborne, New Zealand. read more

The Senegalese watermelon export campaign is set to begin soon and will continue until April, with consistent volumes and prices, as reported by grower Mohamed Mbengue. Mbengue stated, "In the Niyaes region in northwestern Senegal, we will commence the initial harvests on January 26. Our production areas have remained steady compared to last year." read more

In 2050, the Earth will have 9.7 billion inhabitants, according to the UN. In order to feed all of them, the food industry is already working on ways to face this challenge, and new foods ranging from insects to microalgae or even artificial meat will gain presence little by little. read more

"Po doskonałych wynikach w 2024 roku, zwiększymy obszary przeznaczone na arbuzy Dolce Passione: celem jest osiągnięcie 400 hektarów, co stanowi skok o prawie 100 hektarów w porównaniu z zakończonym właśnie sezonem" - poinformowali przedstawiciele konsorcjum Dolce Passione, mającego czarną skórkę. read more

What is the adversity that most concerns melon and watermelon producers? It is undoubtedly the cucumber aphid (Aphis gossypii). This is what emerges, almost unanimously, from the survey we conducted on a rather large sample of producers - from the most read more

Combining earliness and organoleptic quality is usually an extremely difficult task for every breeder in the fruit and vegetable sector, which is why Samba F1 (click here), a black-skinned mid-sized seedless variety from Cora Seeds, is attracting great interest among operators. read more

The Association of Friends of the Environment has sent a letter to Interior Minister Abdelouafi Laftit, calling for an immediate cessation of watermelon cultivation in the Zagora region. This request is made in the context of a worsening water crisis, with the region already facing serious water shortages. read more

The latest report from Emater/RS, the Informativo Conjuntural, highlights the ongoing development and challenges of watermelon and melon cultivation across various regions in Rio Grande do Sul. In the Bagé and São Gabriel areas, watermelon has been planted on 52 hectares, with staggered planting. read more

The tradition of long, leisurely summer days dedicated to good food and family, characterized by a growing pile of mango peels, nectarine pits, and watermelon rinds, seems to be a thing of the past. Now, South Africans are driven by a desire to take advantage of Black Friday deals, or what they are led to believe. read more

The Spanish melon and watermelon production and distribution group El Abuelo has signed an agreement with the Brazilian company Agrícola Famosa, the world's leading producer and distributor, to integrate their businesses and become the leading supplier of these fruits in Europe. read more

Agricola Famosa, a Brazilian company belonging to the Citri&Co group, is set to acquire Melones El Abuelo from Murcia. This agreement will establish the largest supplier of melons and watermelons in Europe, with an estimated turnover of €230 million and an annual sales volume exceeding 320,000 tonnes of fruit. read more

The analysis of the watermelon campaign 2024 at a commercial level conducted in the last episode highlighted highs and lows in terms of consumption due to unstable weather conditions across our Peninsula. read more

Agrícola Famosa, the prominent Brazilian fruit producer and exporter, has announced a merger with the Spanish company El Abuelo, a regional leader in the production and distribution of high-quality melons and watermelons. The combined revenue of both companies exceeded €230 million in 2023. read more

The Murcian group specialized in the production and distribution of high-quality melons and watermelons, El Abuelo, has signed an agreement with the Brazilian company. read more

A few weeks after the conclusion of the watermelon campaign, it is possible to assess the results thanks to the analysis carried out by Agroter's Fruit and Vegetable Monitor and the feedback from the distribution network. read more

Until September 2024, a volume of 5,004,938 tons of fresh fruit was exported (+9.5%) worth 7.379.203 billion euros (+9%). After citrus fruits, the most exported fruits were stone fruits, watermelons, melons, and berries. Noteworthy is the growth in stone fruits, except for. read more

The summer of 2024 concludes with a more than positive balance for Perla Nera, the mid-sized watermelon that has captured the hearts of Italians. This is confirmed by Bruno Francescon, president of the Perla Nera Consortium, Andrea Peviani, commercial director of Peviani S.p.A, and Sergio Giardina of Op La. read more

" A now melon and watermelon season is approaching for the greenhouses in Almeria. Therefore, producers must make decisions in the upcoming weeks regarding which varieties to choose in order to achieve the highest quality, production, and profitability. Semillas Fitó, one of the world's leading companies in research and development... " read more

Semillas Fitó is expanding its catalogue of melon and watermelon varieties for greenhouse growers in Almeria. As the new campaign is about to start, the seed company based in Barcelona is introducing new products in almost every segment. read more