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Sector | Fruit (melons)

Maricopa melons left in fields to enrich soil

Chinese fruit exports to Vietnam reach $402 million

Organic specialty Northwest melon program begins mid-July

José Guirado, Seminis Bayer:

"Galves incorporates very novel resistances in Galia, such as resistance to the New Delhi virus"

Heat drives up watermelon prices in South Korea

Itaueira to resume melon production in Ceará

Kherson watermelons return: Farmer rebuilds after Russian occupation

Colella Lucia Cooperative

Entrepreneurship and sustainability at the heart of the vegetable industry

Enrique Ballester, BASF Vegetable Seeds:

"Galkia melon consumption increased by 50% compared to last summer"

"We stopped our watermelon campaign after the start of the Spanish campaign"

Mexico leads global fruit and vegetable exports

15 tons of hashish found in watermelon truck

José Ramón Naranjo melon sales specialist at BASF Vegetable Seeds:

"New Piel de Sapo varieties Izalco and 162 exceed expectations in terms of resistance, production and taste"

Melon season in Moldova starts with lowest prices in three years

Melon & Watermelon House Fair 2025 explored the latest breeding innovations

Tinus Venter – Janlouis Boerdery

Winter watermelon gamble pays off

"Bravura RZ melon is increasingly planted in greenhouses in the off-season, overlapping with Brazil"

U.S. National Retail Report - Specialty Crops:

July 4 produce ads steady, grape prices surge

ABA Mediterranean Summer campaign (Italy):

The vines are flourishing, the mini watermelons are imminent, and the grapes are on the horizon

Central California gets going with melon production ahead of the 4th of July

Genci Armero, sales manager for melon, watermelon and pumpkin:

"Cracker Jack improves profitability by being dual-purpose and serving both industry and market"

Joël Boyer - Boyer:

"To maintain a balanced market, prices cannot fall any lower"

Hungarian melon season delayed, 175,000 tons forecast

July brings a sharp reduction in the availability of Greek watermelons

An overview of the situation provided by Agrieuropa (Italy):

Watermelons have been positive so far, but vegetables are facing a dramatic situation

Hungarian melon production up, export potential rises

Furkan Karaca, Enjoy Trade Holland:

"Albanian watermelons gain popularity in Dutch and German markets"

Andrés Legaz, Almerca:

"We have succeeded in selling a wider range of melon sizes in Germany"

Lilian Pradel, Syngenta:

First cucumber variety highly resistant to ToLCNDV

Bernardo Cuesta, Rijk Zwaan:

"Ganimedes brought back the sweetness and firmness of traditional watermelon"

Kashmir watermelon sales hit US$8.6 million

National Retail Report - Specialty Crops:

Fourth of July produce ads up 3%

“After a difficult stone fruit season, we hope that the watermelon season will help us get back on a positive track”

Strong demand meets increased Turkish watermelon supply

Sebastián Torres, Benihort:

"We expect to harvest 7 million kilos of watermelon this season, 15% more than last year"

Exceeds 2 hectares for the first time

Tomélon mini watermelon returns to supermarket shelves

Exports of Nardò watermelons to Germany, France, and Poland are showing a positive trend

Quality is rewarding, but costs present challenges

Thai Commerce Ministry distributes over 95 tons of fruit to ease oversupply from border closure

Kyrgyzstan to shift to organic farming in two regions by 2029

"Xinjiang Mango Apricot opens up the consumer market, and Diaogan apricots are scarce"

Why the Maldives still imports most of its food

Maldivian agriculture amid climate constraints

Iran supply crisis drives up produce prices across region

Dutch construction showcases KWS ambitions: “We are not done yet, and that appeals to people”

Highlights of the campaign from Mantuafruit's perspective

Italian melons are yielding well and fetching reasonable prices

Acreage up on watermelon this season

The "out-of-this-world flavour" of Op Altamura

Rocket Melon, the new brand dedicated to watermelons

Exclusively filling in the gaps for other exporters is now a thing of the past

“Portuguese melons are now supplied directly to retailers and importers”

Andreu Mir, Camille Broussoux - Anecoop France

"We aim to sell 130,000 tons of watermelons this year"

Ellen Sebrechts, Sebrechts Groenten en Fruit:

"Sunshine and summer drive high demand for stone fruit and melons"

National Retail Report:

Retail produce ads dip before 4th of July

The research was led by virologist Giuseppe Parrella and his team

Discovery of watermelon virus found in Italy

photo_camera New R&D greenhouse KWS opened

Imported fruits and vegetables often cheaper than local produce in Armenia

Higher production for Turkish watermelon season

Iman Mestaoui, Au Bon Jardinier - Prière and Zalher Frères

"We want to expand our wholesale business"

Jacob Aktalan and Wesley de Waal, MG Fruit:

"Spanish watermelon demand rebounds; paraguayo supply dip expected"

Melon and watermelon volumes have so far been limited due to delayed plantings

"At this time of year, it is essential to be well positioned to supply the retail chains"

Domenico Raneri, president of the consortium: "Now, we are aiming for the PGI label to grow abroad, too"

The Melon Mundial campaign is nearing completion

Brazil seeks to boost fruit exports

Armenian produce exports drive up local prices

European melon and watermelon market switching from Almeria to Murcia

Leon Bol and Martin van der Sande, New Green:

"We see opportunities to double our sales within five years"

Iran among top global agricultural producers

Inspections target nitrate levels during peak import season

Kyrgyzstan strengthens phytosanitary controls on imported watermelons and melons

National Retail Report - Specialty Crops:

Seasonal events boost summer produce ads

Customs discounts and new routes open up regional markets for Afghan agriculture

Afghanistan plans to export fresh fruit to Russia and Central Asia

Australian melon industry marks 30 years

Excellent watermelon prices driven by summer temperatures

Manchego melon will be available from July

Emilio Pérez López - Coprohníjar

"This year we have strengthened our commitment to orange watermelon, with very good results"

Good season for Moroccan watermelons so far, despite climatic challenges

Choshi melons thrive with sweet Amusu

Offshore melon operations receive Fair Trade USA authorization

Yellow melon prices drop below cost

Océane Freydier, Union of Cavaillon melon producers

"The PGI has opened doors for us"

The comment of the farmers:

Excellent yields for a newly introduced strawberry variety

Frankort & Koning ends overseas melon season three weeks later than last year

"Delays create overlap between overseas and European melon seasons"

The Fashion Producers Club is born

Ukraine boosts watermelon exports from central regions

Pepe García, general manager of Agrodolores El Mirador:

"Zucchini, broad bean, and artichoke crops are affected by rising costs"

Plantis Group (Italy):

An unusual asparagus season ends as watermelon reaches peak harvest

Over 17,000 tons of imported fruit entered Russia’s Kaliningrad region in early 2025

Fruit imports to Kaliningrad drop by 10% in 2025

Balkh fruit yields double despite drought

Start of the watermelon harvest in Italy

"We have fewer and fewer pesticides available"

Kyrgyzstan trials high-income crops for farmers

Uzbekistan starts early Dakaro F1 melon exports

Cooler May cuts demand for summer fruits in India

Good market on watermelons ahead of local deals starting

Spain forecasts strong melon comeback after rains

Photo report of the 27th AECOC Fruit and Vegetable Congress in Valencia

Consumers are already enjoying the taste of Europe's first melons and watermelons

Uzbekistan exports 3,000 tons of early watermelons

“Melons fill the gap left on the market by cherries and apricots”

"The market may be more diverse this season."

"Approaching the Dragon Boat Festival, the waxberry market has surged compared with previous years."

Imanol Almudí, CEO of Grupo Agroponiente:

"This significant increase in melon and watermelon volumes is no coincidence"

Agrieuropa:

Italian mini watermelons are seeing a good market response

COO outlines Brazil fruit export growth

Sandeep Valodia - Iris Fresh

Berry exporter branches out into baby vegetables and exotic fruits

Green Crops and Giovanni Turrà collaborate in the leafy vegetable sector

"New life for agriculture in southern Italy"

Uzbekistan major producer

Rising fruit and vegetable exports from Central Asia

AGF Price Monitor week 21:

Tomatoes, blueberries, and mangoes on promotion

Almería consolidates its position as Spain's leading watermelon exporter

Daraa farmers halt harvests over low prices

Yubari melons fetch $7,000 at first auction

David Giro, Dalia Group

Egypt to address the shortage of Moroccan watermelons?

Frost cuts Turkey's produce output, fuels inflation

National Retail Report - Specialty Crops:

Memorial day boosts fresh produce ads and prices

Belarus-China cooperation in greenhouse watermelon cultivation expands in Klimovichi

China and UAE launch smart farming hub in Abu Dhabi

Tommaso Concari of Op Bristol (Italy):

"A promising start to this year’s melon harvest"

Stefano Lo Casto, owner and commercial director of Lo Casto Srl:

"We have spent over 30 years building reliable and lasting relationships between suppliers and customers"

Ricardo Guerrero Tirado, of the finance department of Hermanos Guerrero

"Banks have more trust in agriculture, but restrictions on plant protection products could affect profitability"

Mateo Ignacio, sales representative at Viveros La Sala:

"44 million grafted watermelon, tomato, cucumber, melon, and zucchini plants have allowed us to consolidate our position in the market"

Early melon harvest begins in Surxondaryo: Local sales and exports start

Korean chamoe melons reach Vietnam by sea with CA tech

AGF Monitor week 20 - new products

Blueberries often on promotion, Dutch strawberries available online from week 15

Brazil and China strengthen cooperation to boost fresh fruit trade

“Melons fill the gap left on the market by cherries and apricots”

Franky Van Looveren, Tomeco:

"We are increasing our mini watermelon acreage every year"

Preparing for domestic melon season

National Retail Report - Specialty Crops:

Weekly produce ads drop 3%, mixed fruit prices

The strategic plan for greenhouse fruits and vegetables reaches 60% execution

Almería to produce 631,000 tons of watermelon this season

Guatemala was the world's leading melon exporter in 2024

Colleroni (Italy)

Sicilian table grape season shows positive forecasts

Beluli Durim on the marketing potential of Balkan imports in Switzerland:

"Reducing the carbon footprint through sea freight from Durres to Ancona"

Ángel Cebriá, watermelon sales manager at Anecoop:

"Watermelon supply will be lower than usual until late June"

Strong cantaloupe and honeydew crop underway in Sonora

Oldest lemon and ancient fruit fossil discovered

Moroccan watermelon campaign resumes after losses in Zagora