Watermelons

The Regional Government of Piura, Peru, through the Regional Directorate of Agriculture (DRAP), has successfully initiated the process of organic banana crop rotation to prevent the spread of Fusarium, a pathogenic fungus that has caused significant damage to banana production and the economy. read more

"In Bologna, we bring new, different products capable of meeting the needs of modern distribution and consumers, with unique characteristics." With these words, Maurizio Bacchi, CEO and President of Cora Seeds, inaugurated the presence of the Cesena-based company. read more

In 2025, Egypt increased its watermelon exports to Saudi Arabia and achieved its highest shipment volume on record, as reported by EastFruit. During the first nine months of the year, Saudi Arabia imported 18,500 tons of Egyptian watermelons valued at US$6.9 million. This represented a five-fold increase. read more

W 2025 roku Egipt nie tylko zwiększył eksport arbuza do Arabii Saudyjskiej, ale także ustanowił nowy rekord wysyłek - informuje EastFruit. read more

Kazakhstan increased its fruit and berry exports in the first ten months of 2025, shipping 197,600 tonnes abroad, up 33.5% compared to the same period in 2024. Export earnings reached $27.6 million. Melons and watermelons led the growth, with shipments up 22.9% to 91,400 tonnes. Major buyers. read more

The significant lack of Mauritanian extra-early watermelons this season indicates that producers have decided to step back from the initiative they started last season. In the 2024/2025 season, a number of producers in Mauritania ventured into the commercial challenge of an exceptionally early season, beginning as early as December. read more

Cora Seeds will be present at Marca, scheduled on January 14th and 15th at BolognaFiere (Hall 1G Stand E/6G). The Italian seed company will showcase several new products, including the "Malizioso" cocktail tomato, the "Corabell" midi plum tomato, as well as the range of "MaxiFresh" watermelons. "We are bringing new products to Bologna. read more

Hazera and HM Clause will showcase their newest innovations in tomatoes, watermelons, peppers, and broccoli at Fruit Logistica in Berlin this year. read more

Thanks to Cora Seeds, the varietal innovation that meets the needs of large-scale retail is showcased at Marca on January 14th and 15th at BolognaFiere (Hall 19 Stand E/69). The "Malizioso" cherry tomato, Corabell and Rivaldo tomatoes, as well as the MaxiFRESH watermelon range, designed to provide the consumer with... read more

According to the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS), fruit production in Bangladesh has experienced substantial growth in recent years, primarily driven by the cultivation of non-traditional and high-value fruits. In the fiscal year 2024-25, the sector witnessed significant progress, especially in the production of watermelon, banana, and. read more

BASF | Nunhems has agreed to acquire Noble Seeds Pvt. Ltd., a well-known company in the vegetable seed sector in India. With this acquisition, BASF | Nunhems will include two new crops, cauliflower and radish, to its current portfolio, which will complement the existing crops such as hot peppers, watermelons, gourds, and tomatoes. read more

Genetic innovation, offer segmentation, and a strategy increasingly oriented towards new consumption dynamics. It is on these pillars that Cora Seeds, a seed company based in Cesena, is building its positioning in the watermelon sector, with a particular focus on seedless varieties. read more

The Inter-branch Organization for Melon and Watermelon in Castilla-La Mancha has analyzed data on the cultivated area of these fruits in the region. In 2025, the cultivated area of melon and watermelon in Castilla-La Mancha, as reported in the Single Payment aid declaration, was approximately 10,574 hectares. read more

In 2025, the structural recovery of national consumption of fruit and vegetables that began at the end of 2024 continues. This confirmation comes from the Report on domestic consumption of fruit and vegetables by Cso Italy, updated at the end of the third quarter. Bananas, kiwis, pears, strawberries, watermelons, and melons are performing well, with a decrease in. read more

Rombola Family Farms has been operating as a farm in Australia for over 50 years. The company currently cultivates 22,000 acres of land across New South Wales, the Northern Territory, and Queensland, yielding 11,000 acres of produce each year. Their primary products include seedless watermelon, rockmelon, pumpkin, broccoli, and capsicum. read more

With a 20% increase in sales volume, the 2025 commercial campaign of Perla Nera has ended with great satisfaction from the entire supply chain, confirming it as the consumers' favorite watermelon. read more

Record results for the medium-sized watermelon with black skin produced by O.P. Francescon, Peviani S.p.A., and O.P. La Mongolfiera. In a year when part of the sector has suffered, Perla Nera sales have grown by 20% in volume compared to the previous year, impacting some groups. read more

The watermelon supply from Sonora, Mexico is expected to finish earlier this season. According to Scott Vandervoet of Vandervoet & Associates, this is due to the majority of the crop ripening ahead of schedule because of the above-average temperatures in October. read more

One brick at a time, like building with Lego, to look towards the future of a strategic product in the fruit and vegetable department, starting from the keywords expressed by participants at the Watermelon Summit organized in Rome by Basf Nunhems, the seed brand of the German multinational. read more

Research, resilience, and innovation are at the core of Rijk Zwaan's strategy for melon and watermelon, two symbolic crops of the Italian fruit and vegetable sector but today increasingly facing challenges related to climate change and the changing needs of consumers. read more