Watermelons

Krasnoyarsk Krai imported 47,500 tons of plant products in the first four months of 2026, according to regional phytosanitary authorities. New suppliers this year included Iran and the Netherlands, which shipped watermelons and avocados to the region. Mango imports also increased. read more

Georgia imported 683 tonnes of avocados in January-March 2026, valued at $1.7 million (€1.57 million), according to official data. In the same period of 2025, the country imported 512 tonnes worth $1.3 million (€1.20 million). This indicates that avocado imports increased by 33.3% in volume and by 34.2% in value. read more

The marokański sezon cytrusowy zbliża się ku końcowi, a Crown Fields stopniowo przechodzi do nowego sezonu arbuzów. Importer, specjalizujący się w marokańskich owocach i warzywach, spodziewa się udanego sezonu. "Oczekujemy, że Nadorcotts będą dostępne jeszcze przez około tydzień. Ich dostępność" read more

At Macfrut Basf Nunhemssi, a clear proposal was presented: to lead varietal change through concrete, market-oriented solutions. In a conversation with Matteo Bano, area sales manager, the increasingly strategic role of the company in developing new genetics emerges. read more

"Watermelons from Spain are once again well-represented in the markets. The quality is good, availability is strong, and prices are at a stable level," says Paul van Groningen (Hudepa), a commercial agent working in Spain. "Demand is gradually picking up. When it comes to stone fruit, some." read more

Anecoop has begun its 2026 Bouquet watermelon campaign with projections indicating a harvest of 120,000 tonnes – comparable to the sales volume of the previous year. The initial volumes are said to consist mainly of medium and small-sized watermelons, characterized by "excellent quality and flavor." read more

Bright Bounty is excited to kick off its organic melon program, which includes mini seedless watermelons, cantaloupes, and honeydews sourced from our trusted network of growers in Mexico, California, and North Carolina. This melon category is a key component of Bright Bounty's organic fruit program. read more

W 1992 roku Anecoop zmienił europejski rynek wprowadzając arbuz bezpestkowy, a w 2026 roku wprowadza nową innowację w postaci arbuzów o pomarańczowym miąższu odmiany Orange Glow. "Rozpoczniemy marketing tej odmiany w tym roku po zauważeniu zainteresowania, które wzbudziła." read more

The Spanish watermelon and melon campaign is starting with a limited supply and prices remaining stable in wholesale markets. According to ValenciaFruits, the gradual start is due to the first greenhouse harvests in Andalusia, but positive expectations are also present. read more

The Spanish watermelon season has already begun after an earlier-than-usual start to the harvest in the province of Almeria, which is the earliest region. Yields at the beginning of the season have been slightly lower than expected, but with good quality, generally smaller sizes, and high prices. read more

The watermelon season has started positively, according to Beyazit Afiyon, owner of fresh produce trader PIK Global. A Polish importer noted that the start of the season has been good. "We operate with a diversified sourcing model, which. read more

The fruit and vegetable sector in El Ejido is entering a critical phase of the spring season, with watermelon and melon taking center stage. The first watermelon harvests are expected in the coming weeks and will be the first fruits of European origin to reach the market this season. read more

Perla Nera kicks off the 2026 season with a brand identity that is increasingly solid and recognizable, confirming its role as a reference point in the premium watermelon segment. In a highly competitive market, the brand continues to stand out for a clear and consistent promise: to offer read more

Traditionally, watermelon production has been challenging in greenhouse and vertical farming systems because of the extensive vine growth and large fruit size. However, a newly developed ultra-small watermelon line from the United States may provide a feasible alternative for controlled environment agriculture. read more

The greenhouse watermelon harvest in Ilia, Greece has just begun. Mr. Thanasis Pittas, the owner of the local packing company Ilias Fruits, describes the situation at the outset: "We started harvesting today, following the usual schedule. This weekend, we expect to harvest around 100-200 tons." read more

Wczoraj, Stowarzyszenie Organizacji Producentów Owoców i Warzyw z Almerii, Coexphal, rozpoczęło nową edycję kampanii "The First European Watermelon". Inicjatywa ta ma na celu zwiększenie spożycia arbuzów. W 2025 roku Hiszpania wyeksportowała 820 612 ton arbuzów, a Almeria i [...] read more