Watermelons

The March rains in the province of Almeria have been favorable for certain woody crops and cereals but harmful to watermelon, melon, cauliflower, and broccoli. ASAJA Almeria is closely monitoring the situation and emphasizing the importance of having agricultural insurance to cope with these challenges. read more

Next to the traditional elongated striped watermelons that have been available in the market since last month, Agence Laparra has just received a shipment of seedless black watermelons. Antoine Godard-Durand is providing updates on the beginning of the season. "Currently, we have boxes of Mauritanian striped watermelons. read more

"Simultaneously, we have decided to expand the delivery from the cultivation areas in Brazil in order to ensure good seasonal coordination," says Matthijs Vlasblom. This Costa Rica season's range includes not only yellow and Galia melons but also watermelons once again. read more

Senegalese melons and watermelons are gradually starting to replace Brazil's position in the European market. The harvest in Senegal is anticipated to be lower than usual due to the impact of unfavorable weather conditions, resulting in smaller sizes during the initial weeks of the season. At the moment, the supply of melons and watermelons is... read more

Germany is one of Europe's leading importers of fruits and vegetables. In 2023, Spain was its main supplier of lettuce, cucumber, citrus fruits, melons, watermelons, and stone fruits; the Netherlands was its main supplier of potatoes, tomatoes, carrots, grapes, bananas, and pineapples; and Italy was also a significant supplier. read more

Eksport arbuzów z Dominikany stale rośnie od trzech lat, napędzany silnym popytem z Portoryko.

Watermelon exports from the Dominican Republic have been growing steadily in the past three years fueled by strong demand from Puerto Rico. read more

Melons and watermelons from Senegal are now appearing on Spanish shelves as winter gives way to milder, spring-like temperatures. "As planned, we will be receiving the first watermelons from Senegal this week. Their quality is excellent, as we confirmed on-site when the harvest began. read more

Niezaskakująco, powierzchnia upraw arbuzów w Maroku nadal maleje, gdyż branżę dotykają ograniczenia w produkcji. Jeśli deszcze, które obdarzyły kraj na początku tego roku, nie powtórzą się, Maroko wkroczy w siódmy z rzędu rok suszy, co najbardziej dotknie główną...

Unsurprisingly, watermelon acreage in Morocco continues to shrink, as the industry is hit by restrictions on production. If the rains that blessed the country at the start of this year fail to recur, Morocco will head into its seventh consecutive year of drought, affecting most severely the main… read more

Brazilian exporters have successfully continued to operate in Europe, serving markets such as the United Kingdom, Germany, and Scandinavia. An example is "Brazil Melon," which has 1,200 hectares dedicated to growing melons and watermelons, exporting between 1,150 and 1,200 containers annually. 70% of its... read more

O.P. Agricola Campidanese, one of the most organized fruit and vegetable companies in Sardinia, showcased the new seedless Gavina full-black watermelon at the Berlin trade fair. This introduction followed a production and commercial trial conducted during the previous season. Gavina Black watermelon - 2024 read more

"Pumpkins, melons, and Perla Nera watermelons are among the protagonists of the upcoming OP Francescon Senegal season," reported President Bruno Francescon. "We manage 300 hectares directly in the African country. The first deliveries of pumpkins are scheduled for the third week of February." read more

The excellence of flavor is once again recognized. The seedless watermelon Caparrós Premium has been distinguished, once again, with the prestigious Sabor del seal.

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The new production campaign from Senegal is about to start for OP Francescon. Among the protagonists of the season are pumpkins, melons, and Black Pearl watermelons. Let's discover in detail the program and the news of this year. read more

Dennis Peterson of Riverbend Fresh states that the supply of imported watermelons is currently at a reasonable level, priced at $200 per bin. He believes that they are at a good level. He also mentions that growing conditions for watermelons in central and southern parts of Mexico and Guatemala have been generally favorable. read more

In 2023, global watermelon production reached a record 104,932 million kilograms, according to data compiled by Hortoinfo based on information from Faostat, the statistical agency of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), which has recently updated the global data for 2023, the latest year available. read more

In the province of Almería, the upcoming spring season is expected to see a significant increase in the cultivated areas of melons (+20/25%), tomatoes (+40%), and cucumbers (+30%) compared to last year, while the hectares dedicated to watermelons will remain almost stable. read more

The watermelon market in South Africa has been underperforming for some years, according to Jandri Venter, a Rijk Zwaan product developer specializing in watermelons and melons. "It has been a stagnant category, and the most effective solution has been to differentiate the crop category by introducing new... read more

Hazera and HM. Clause, both members of the Limagrain Group, will be attending Fruit Logistica from February 5 to 7 in Berlin. Michał Taraska and Manuel Ferrer, who head the fresh chain approach for Hazera and HM. Clause, will be discussing their collaboration at their joint booth (A-50). read more

On the other hand, the cultivation area for sugar melons has significantly increased, by 20% to 25%. They represent a more attractive alternative for many producers, as they are not as susceptible to viruses and pest infestations. Traditional varieties such as Piel de Sapo and. read more

Climate change is evident to everyone. Producers are well aware of the unprecedented meteorological disruptions that are affecting various aspects of agriculture, such as increased water demand, uncontrolled pathogen development, and changing crop cycles. read more