Watermelons

Według pierwszych szacunków, region Murcji wyprodukuje w tym sezonie ponad 178 000 ton arbuza na 2775 hektarach, czyli o 21,85% więcej arbuza niż w poprzednim sezonie. "Arbuz jest jednym z najważniejszych upraw regionu Murcji, szczególnie latem. To" read more

Po raz pierwszy brytyjscy konsumenci będą mieli okazję kupić pomarańczowe arbuzy, słodszy wariant w porównaniu z tradycyjnymi typami o czerwonym miąższu, dostępne wyłącznie w Tesco. Ta odmiana, uprawiana w Hiszpanii, jest hybrydą opracowaną z odmian dziedzicznych z dawnych czasów. James

For the first time, British consumers will have the opportunity to purchase orange flesh watermelons, a sweeter variant compared to the traditional red flesh types, available exclusively at Tesco. This variety, cultivated in Spain, is a hybrid developed from ancient heirloom species. James read more

As reported by the Statistical State Office in Bad Ems, the demand in this country has increased dramatically in recent years: In 2023, 40,652 tons of coconuts, pineapples, guavas, mangos, watermelons, melons, and papayas were imported to Rhineland-Palatinate – an increase of 35,816 tons. read more

A TikTok video by Gabriela (@gabrielanailsnmakeup) showing the skin of a watermelon peeling off while being washed has gained over 13 million views, raising concerns about the quality of Walmart's produce. Other users have also shared similar experiences and speculated that the fruit may have been frozen before being sold. Melon1, the read more

Tesco is expanding its melon selection by introducing a sweet, orange-fleshed watermelon in collaboration with Dutch breeder Rijk Zwaan. read more

"We are experiencing a slowdown in the growth of new types of small-sized watermelons, which leads us to believe that we are probably approaching a point of balance with the traditional large-sized ones, also thanks to the growth of the product." read more

The melon is particularly popular in summer, as it serves as a thirst quencher on hot days due to its high water content of over 90%. In 2023, 27,360 tons of sugar melons were sold in Switzerland, but only 17 tons were harvested in Switzerland itself. read more

Peak season for apricots, watermelons, melons, peaches, and nectarines. Demand is still moderate to low for table grapes. All types of bell peppers are available, including snails, friggitelli, and bull's horn peppers. European-style prime quality tomatoes are currently on the market. read more

The mini watermelon segment has been on the market for quite some time now, but only in recent years there has been a turning point thanks to projects like the Gavina Watermelon, also known as the mini watermelon from L'Orto di Eleonora, which make quality the fundamental pillar: "Without quality"... read more

W mieście Dăbuleni w południowej Rumunii nadprodukcja arbuzów doprowadziła do nadmiernego podaży, co spowodowało obniżenie cen tego lata. Według Fructidor, przyczepki i wozy są zapełnione arbuzami, z których wiele kończy jako odpad. Wcześniej cena wynosiła 50 centów za kilogram, ale teraz... read more

According to market analysts, the price increase in this segment is attributed to the lower supply of watermelons from local farms. Due to the high air temperatures and the prolonged drought in most regions of the country for several weeks, a portion of the... read more

During last week's live IFN broadcast dedicated to watermelons (click here for more details), it became clear how the sector has been able to evolve, moving from promotions at just a few cents to doubling consumer prices over a period of 10 years, according to buyers. read more

Ukrainian watermelon producers have identified an opportunity to increase their selling prices, as indicated by the daily monitoring data from the EastFruit project. Market analysts attribute the price hike in this sector to the decreased supply of watermelons from local farms. read more

Once again, Syngenta has organized an open house event at Agrosana Lorca to showcase their latest advancements in melon and watermelon. This time, the focus has been on their new ND Protected range.

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Bayer has celebrated the XI edition of its Melon & Watermelon Week in Murcia this week. An event with a clear protagonist: the flavor. This time, the company has completed its field visits with a Taste panel of melon and watermelon tastings to demonstrate the flavor of their. read more

The temperature is still the unappealable judge deciding the fate of the watermelon campaign for the coming weeks. If the mercury column does not drop, both in Italy and in Europe, an increase in prices is expected due to a decrease in harvests in the countryside. read more

More than 300 professionals from the sector got to know the latest innovations that Rijk Zwaan presented at the last edition of its Global Melon & Watermelon Event at CED La Palma, in Cartagena (Spain).

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The average price of watermelons in large wholesale remains at a lower level year-on-year, although the difference is not significant, and it can be said that the prices of these fruits are relatively not the lowest. How are the prices of watermelons in large wholesale shaping up then? read more

Fruits and vegetables usually have different consumption occasions and uses, and for this reason, in supermarkets they also have two dedicated and distinct areas. Fruits are consumed more often as a dessert or as a snack, at most as a quick snack. In the case of vegetables, read more

On July 18th, our colleague Fabrizio Pattuellici provided a deep analysis on the evolution of watermelon consumption in Italy and how prices in the beautiful country have doubled in 10 years (click here for more details). Without going back over the last decade, but starting from read more