BASF | Nunhems has agreed to acquire Noble Seeds Pvt. Ltd., a well-known company in the vegetable seed sector in India. With this acquisition, BASF | Nunhems will include two new crops, cauliflower and radish, to its current portfolio, which will complement the existing crops such as hot peppers, watermelons, gourds, and tomatoes. read more

Genetic innovation, offer segmentation, and a strategy increasingly oriented towards new consumption dynamics. It is on these pillars that Cora Seeds, a seed company based in Cesena, is building its positioning in the watermelon sector, with a particular focus on seedless varieties. read more

The Inter-branch Organization for Melon and Watermelon in Castilla-La Mancha has analyzed data on the cultivated area of these fruits in the region. In 2025, the cultivated area of melon and watermelon in Castilla-La Mancha, as reported in the Single Payment aid declaration, was approximately 10,574 hectares. read more

In 2025, the structural recovery of national consumption of fruit and vegetables that began at the end of 2024 continues. This confirmation comes from the Report on domestic consumption of fruit and vegetables by Cso Italy, updated at the end of the third quarter. Bananas, kiwis, pears, strawberries, watermelons, and melons are performing well, with a decrease in. read more

Rombola Family Farms has been operating as a farm in Australia for over 50 years. The company currently cultivates 22,000 acres of land across New South Wales, the Northern Territory, and Queensland, yielding 11,000 acres of produce each year. Their primary products include seedless watermelon, rockmelon, pumpkin, broccoli, and capsicum. read more

With a 20% increase in sales volume, the 2025 commercial campaign of Perla Nera has ended with great satisfaction from the entire supply chain, confirming it as the consumers' favorite watermelon. read more

Record results for the medium-sized watermelon with black skin produced by O.P. Francescon, Peviani S.p.A., and O.P. La Mongolfiera. In a year when part of the sector has suffered, Perla Nera sales have grown by 20% in volume compared to the previous year, impacting some groups. read more

The watermelon supply from Sonora, Mexico is expected to finish earlier this season. According to Scott Vandervoet of Vandervoet & Associates, this is due to the majority of the crop ripening ahead of schedule because of the above-average temperatures in October. read more

One brick at a time, like building with Lego, to look towards the future of a strategic product in the fruit and vegetable department, starting from the keywords expressed by participants at the Watermelon Summit organized in Rome by Basf Nunhems, the seed brand of the German multinational. read more

Research, resilience, and innovation are at the core of Rijk Zwaan's strategy for melon and watermelon, two symbolic crops of the Italian fruit and vegetable sector but today increasingly facing challenges related to climate change and the changing needs of consumers. read more

W Niemczech, 30% konsumentów arbuzów kupuje wyłącznie te bezpestkowe, podczas gdy we Włoszech odsetek ten wynosi 8%. Ci, którzy kupują oba rodzaje, stanowią 55% w Niemczech i 42% we Włoszech. Trend wydaje się więc jasny, chociaż zawsze jest miejsce na tradycyjny produkt. Oto niektóre z danych, które read more

An event that brought together key players in the watermelon supply chain to envision the future of a crop that is becoming increasingly strategic for the Italian fruit and vegetable sector. The "Watermelon Summit 2025 - Building the Future" was held yesterday in Rome, organized by BASF. read more

What are the current needs of the Italian and European distribution towards watermelon? This was discussed in depth during the "Watermelon Summit 2025 - Building the Future", organized by BASF | Nunhems and held yesterday in Rome. It was a concrete and visionary discussion that read more

The global fresh-produce industry is constantly looking for high-quality, unique vegetables that can help meet supply shortages or introduce new products to the market. "At Qualipac, we are excited to announce our long-term contract production and supply program for Watermelon Radish (Raphanus sativus). read more

A watermelon campaign with lights and shadows: high production quality, but sales penalized by fluctuating demand and an excess of supply in the crucial season phase. This is the balance of two reference players such as San Lidano and Frudis, who highlight the challenges and difficulties. read more

Exotica, a seedless mini watermelon variety developed by Hazera, is making waves after winning this year's prestigious Fresh Market Award 2025, presented during the Fresh Market B2B event in Poland. read more

With summer now over, it's time to take stock of one of the iconic crops of the season: watermelon. Thanks to the data from the Agroter Fruit and Vegetable Monitor, we can draw a clear picture of the 2024 campaign, which has proven to be more challenging compared to last year. read more

The Brazilian watermelon export season is progressing well with good quality and favorable agricultural conditions, but it is facing a complex commercial situation in Europe, as stated by Alexandre Pires and Halen Vieira from Agrícola Campo Verde. The crop has shown good development this year, with no significant pest issues. read more

Martori Farms, with deep roots in Arizona and California, is known for its distinctive varieties of melons: Cantaloupe, Watermelon, traditional Honeydew, Golden Honeydew, and the innovative Kandy Lemon Drop Melon. Through this acquisition, Martori Farms will now offer a read more

BASF Nunhems has introduced several new varieties of tomatoes, melons, and watermelons to assist farmers in controlling disease pressure and providing excellent taste for consumers. read more