Watermelons

When the campaigns for Almeria's major crops, such as zucchini, eggplant, tomato, pepper, and cucumber, are coming to an end in most production areas, two other significant ones arrive: melon and watermelon. Each season in Almeria is unique. Fruit and vegetable producers in Almeria face new challenges each season. read more

The new season's mini watermelons, grown in Italy, have been on the market for a few days. This is a much better start than last season, when orders were weak until July due to poor weather that discouraged consumption of summer fruits. "At the moment, we're producing one barrel of processed fruits. read more

Summer fruits and vegetables are beginning to make their way into wholesale markets, and at the Agroalimentare Center in Treviso, the season is opening with some encouraging signs despite some slowdowns due to unstable weather. The president of the market, Engineer Francesco, is preparing to provide an initial assessment. read more

Almería is currently in the main phase of watermelon and sugar melon harvest. The area has remained stable in the 2024/25 season. According to the territorial agricultural delegation in Almería, a total of 10,965 hectares were cultivated with watermelons (+2% in. read more

The supply of watermelons from the southeast appears to be abundant for the upcoming Memorial Day weekend, despite the slow start in supply from south Florida. "They're a bit behind because they had a cooler winter than last year, so they're probably about a week to a read more

Thanks to solar energy, the greenhouses in Southern Europe ensure efficient and environmentally friendly production. This system allows for high-quality cultivation with low CO₂ emissions and efficient water usage in the spring. Additionally, it guarantees production. read more

The Macfrutil Consorzio Perla Nera has revealed its upcoming marketing strategies, leveraging the growth of the brand that continues to bring the excellence of Italian black midi watermelon to more and more consumers' tables. Standardization of quality is a key factor in its success. read more

The campaign for Sicilian watermelons has started. The Bigarreau cherry campaign has also started, along with the first batches of Puglian products, and peaches, although in limited volumes. Italian netted melons production is in full swing. It's a good moment for tomatoes. However, they are not enjoying the same fortunes. read more

Esasem, an Italian seed company, confirmed their interest in promoting research, especially in three crops - tomato, bell pepper, and watermelon, at Macfrut 2025. read more

In Italy, the watermelon campaign has officially started, with the first cuts of baby watermelons in the early areas of the South, followed by the start of other varieties expected at the beginning of May. Meanwhile, in the Central-North region, field transplantations continue tirelessly. read more

The outlook for the upcoming harvest and sales season of Italian watermelons is promising. In the Salento region in southern Apulia, the Nardò watermelon is one of the most important crops. This fruit is popular both in Italy and abroad for its excellent quality and intense flavor. read more

A new campaign is beginning in the Spanish Region of Murcia for certain products like melons or watermelons, while it has already ended for others such as broccoli or artichokes. The impact of rains and competition from third countries on this new campaign remains to be seen. read more

The tenth edition of Think Fresh, the event dedicated to the fruit and vegetable supply chain organized by IFN with the scientific support of Agroter's Monitor Ortofrutta, took place in the Congress Center of the Grand Hotel in Rimini. read more

Hualien County in Taiwan is the top region for watermelon production, with around 1,600 hectares dedicated to cultivating the fruit. The first harvest is projected to produce 20,000 tonnes by mid-May. However, a 10% decrease in output is expected due to the low temperatures experienced this spring. read more

During Macfrut, scheduled in Rimini from tomorrow until May 8th, the Mazzoni Group (Hall B1, Stand 115) is gearing up to meet stakeholders and partners to strengthen existing relationships and lay the groundwork for new development opportunities. This trade fair appointment will be... read more

The Zagora watermelon campaign in Morocco, which had just begun, was dealt a severe blow yesterday, May 1st. A violent storm, accompanied by heavy rain and hail, devastated entire watermelon fields. The damage is extensive, to the point where it has irreparably affected the campaign for growers in Zagora. read more

The Mazzoni Group (Pavilion B1, Stand 115 and joint exhibitor at Pavilion B4, Stand 003 with the Dolce Passione Consortium) will be at Macfrut where they will showcase their excellent products. Ondine, volumes at full capacity; excitement for the Giotto black skin watermelon. read more

The first Greek watermelons are being delivered to European markets, originating from the greenhouses of Ilia. Mr. Nikos Kamilis, owner of the import-export company Babis Fruits located in Andravida, Ilia, mentioned, "The watermelons were planted from late December to early January." read more

In the heart of the island of Mallorca, the company Agroilla, founded 35 years ago, produces strawberries all year round. "Strawberries from Manacor are our company's main product, in which we have specialized, along with other fruits such as melon, watermelon, and vine tomatoes." read more

The Price Committee for Sugar and Watermelons of the Lonja Agropecuaria Hortofruticola of Castilla-La Mancha (Agricultural Market) expects a slight increase in these early productions. Therefore, as every year, they emphasize the importance of maintaining a balanced supply of these products. read more