Watermelons

The melon and watermelon season started in the second half of April in Almeria, following the typical schedules, despite irregular weather conditions. "This spring we've experienced consistent rainfall and below-average temperatures, particularly in March and April. Although these conditions have read more

"We have just launched the watermelon campaign. At this early stage, we have not yet received any feedback from end consumers. However, we are struggling to keep up with customer demand due to the volumes we are dealing with. The initial price quotes appear to be reasonable," says Alessio Mattia, the sales manager of Agrieuropa. read more

Good start for watermelons, with quality noticeably improving. Cherry prices significantly down: sales of Italian cultivars Giorgia and Ferrovia have begun. The campaign for Italian netted melons is progressing smoothly: new production from Northern Italy has started. Green beans are available. read more

According to forecasts, Almería is expected to produce 631,000 tons of watermelon and increase its export volume by 21.4% this season, solidifying its position as Spain's top watermelon exporter. In terms of economics, the current season is expected to surpass the 229 million euros achieved last year. read more

Unseasonal spring frosts have devastated Hungary's watermelon and apricot crops, with early April cold snaps followed by further chilling in early May compounding the damage. According to a recent survey by the Hungarian FruitVeB Interprofessional Organization, the watermelon harvest is expected read more

A new strategic alliance is forming in the European fruit and vegetable sector between Giovanni Turrà & C., a well-established Calabrian company specializing in fennel and watermelons, and Green Crops, an agricultural company owned by the Green Factory group, one of Europe's leading companies. read more

Farm fresh: Freshly's quick commerce bet on fruits and vegetables

Indian quick commerce platforms operate on a two-step supply chain. First, they source fresh produce from farmers directly at the market, and second, they transfer it to a large centralized warehouse for quality check, labeling, and. read more

While the watermelon season in Mauritania was successful, the situation is more precarious for Moroccan produce. "The Mauritanian season started in early April and is now ending. We had good yields and the season went smoothly. We are now transitioning to Moroccan produce. read more

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A promising cross-border agricultural venture is emerging in the Klimovichi District of Belarus. Since April, a local farming enterprise led by Dmitry Sirotkin has partnered with the Chinese agribusiness company Dongfanghong to start a joint production of melons and watermelons. The pilot project is off to a strong start. read more

Tesco has introduced a watermelon pizza kit to encourage children to eat more fruits and vegetables as part of their daily 5 A Day recommendation. read more

Obecnie, tradycyjne rolnictwo jest uzupełniane przez coraz bardziej techniczne podejścia. Szczepienie, uprawa hydroponiczna i rolnictwo organiczne to niektóre z działań, które zostały wyznaczone lata temu i które zostały podjęte przez szkółki, które odgrywają fundamentalną rolę w tym procesie. read more

The new season of Tomeco's mini watermelons, known as Tomélons, will start in about a month. "We anticipate the initial harvest around week 25, and we will be able to offer them until September. This year, we will surpass the 2-hectare mark in our acreage for the first time," said Franky Van. read more

A farm in El Ejido, Almería hosted representatives from the international melon and watermelon industry last week for Semillas Fitó's Water & Melon Show 2025. read more

The new campaigns for apricots and melons have started: the sale of smooth variety has also begun. The Italian nectarine campaign has started early. Volumes are still low for peaches, Platicarpa or Tabacchiera cultivars. Demand remains low for watermelons too. read more

Według Ramóna Fernándeza-Pacheco, regionalnego ministra rolnictwa, rybołówstwa, wody i rozwoju obszarów wiejskich, 60 procent strategii dla produkcji owoców i warzyw w szklarniach w Andaluzji zostało już wdrożone. Plan ten, zatwierdzony przez rząd regionalny, obejmuje read more

Almería is predicting a watermelon harvest of 635,000 tonnes in 2025, which is a 2.5 percent increase from the previous season. The planted area is expected to surpass 11,000 hectares, with 75 percent dedicated to greenhouse production. read more

The weather conditions from weeks 9 to 12 have resulted in a delayed start to the melon and watermelon season in Spain and a reduced supply in the first two months of the season. "Persistent rains across Spain have disrupted the planting schedule in March and caused delays in the harvest," says Ángel. read more

BMTI and Italmercati's Grocery Bag recommends the most cost-effective seasonal food products for shopping this week, with important new developments in the fruit and vegetable sector. As for fruits and vegetables, the "seasonal change" is now complete with the end of... read more

The storm that struck Zagora on May 1st temporarily disrupted a Moroccan watermelon campaign that was in full swing. However, according to Mourad Seghieri, CEO of Romana Fruits, the impact is expected to be temporary, and exporters will resume operations in a few days. The exporter has reported a dynamic watermelon campaign. read more