Watermelons

This year, Ukraine's Poltava region has planted over 5,000 hectares of watermelons and melons, making it the country's leader in melon-growing acreage, according to the regional Department of Agro-Industrial Development. Local farmer Hryhorii Khan manages around 1,500 hectares, of which 50 read more

Las frutas de hueso españolas han estado obteniendo muy buenos resultados comerciales desde que comenzó la temporada, mientras que la sandía está recuperándose después de una caída entre finales de julio y principios de agosto, que es un período tranquilo debido a las vacaciones escolares. Mientras tanto, las primeras previsiones de cosecha de cítricos apuntan a una disminución en...

Spanish stone fruit has been achieving very good commercial results since the season started, while watermelon is picking up again after a slump between late July and early August, which is a quiet time due to the school holidays. Meanwhile, the first citrus harvest forecasts point to a drop in... read more

Watermelon continues to be a popular fresh fruit in the United States, especially during the summer barbecue season. In 2024, it was the third most available fruit per person, following bananas and apples. The per capita availability of watermelon was almost 15 pounds, which was double the availability of all other types of melons. read more

Dane z serwisu internetowego Hortoinfo skoncentrowanego na rolnictwie, oparte na statystykach COMTRADE, pokazują, że eksport arbuzów z Maroka do Francji wzrósł o 155% między 2015 a 2024 rokiem. Marokańskie wysyłki arbuzów do Francji wzrosły z 23,96 miliona kilogramów w 2015 roku do 61,13 miliona kilogramów w 2024 roku. read more

The Port of Fortaleza has commenced its 2025 fresh fruit export season, which will continue until December. The operations are overseen by Companhia Docas do Ceará (CDC) and are anticipated to handle increased quantities of melons, mangos, grapes, and watermelons bound for European markets. The season started with the. read more

The Agricultural and Fruit and Livestock Market of Castilla-La Mancha's Melon and Watermelon Price Table held its first session this season, setting the starting prices of the first melons and watermelons harvested in the region. This marks the start of its thirteenth trading season. read more

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The summer's flagship product, celebrated by the media and increasingly strategic for distribution, is sold for just a few cents per kilo. Watermelon is experiencing a rising trend that shows no signs of slowing down, driven by an offering that focuses on innovation, service, and quality, and by a growing demand. read more

After weeks of sultry weather and accelerated ripening, the Roman summer is changing pace. The milder temperatures of the last few days are indeed slowing down the fruit and vegetable market at the Centro Agroalimentare Roma (CAR). The new report from the Price Observatory captures this slowdown. read more

The demand for melons remains weak, which is not surprising given the current weather conditions. The high summer temperatures needed for a strong demand for thirst-quenchers are missing. Even promotions in supermarkets and discount stores are not boosting sales. read more

An increasingly wide and targeted variety offer, designed to respond accurately to the needs of the melon and watermelon supply chain, from the field to the table. This is the core of the commitment of Syngenta Vegetable Seeds, which has chosen the Symposium of the Melon Mantovano IGP for. read more

After a positive June and a promising start to July, the watermelon market suffered a setback in the second half of the month. The main cause? The drop in temperatures recorded not only in Italy but also in the rest of Europe, which cooled down consumption. read more

The watermelon campaign is going well, with high volumes and excellent quality. On the other hand, the quantities of netted melons are decreasing. Peaches and nectarines are also decreasing, but there is growth in larger-sized Italian plums and apricots. The new campaign for dry onions has started. read more

Over the years, Fondazione Airc has launched numerous initiatives to support research with the involvement and active participation of modern distribution chains. Many of these initiatives have been featured on Fresh Point Magazine, highlighting their value, characteristics, and results. read more

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During a routine check at the weekly market in Caltagirone, the police discovered a street vendor who - without any authorization - was selling around 300 kilograms of fruit, mainly melons and watermelons, in the Stadio square, at the corner of Via Madonna della Via, without proper traceability. read more

July is one of the peak months for watermelon sales in the large-scale retail trade (Gdo), as it accounts for over a third of seasonal volumes. For this reason, Italiafruit is presenting one of its analyses dedicated to the category during such a strategic period. The survey focuses on the management of. read more

Under the black skin of summer beats a red, sweet, sugary, creative and this year also more sustainable heart. It's the heart of Dolce Passione, the seedless watermelon that has seen the start of the 2025 commercial and production campaign under the best auspices with an estimate of read more

"June showed significantly higher demand than supply. In contrast, July has exhibited a dual trend thus far, with strong sales in Italy and challenges in northern Europe due to the weather," reported Luciano Trentini, director of the Dolce Passione consortium, describing the current situation. read more

Yesterday, the meeting promoted by the Sweet Passion watermelon Consortium was held, an event designed to review the commercial performance of the season and present the latest developments in terms of varieties and environmental aspects. In collaboration with the Known You Seed seed company, the meeting... read more