Dimitri Calabrese, of Hortoverde Nature S.L.:
Sector | Fruit (melons)
Watermelon board assessment increase approved
Consorzio Dolce Passione to attend Marca, Fruit Logistica and Macfrut
"We will bring the hectares dedicated to seedless, black-skinned watermelons to 400 in 2025"
Jamaica invests $182M to rehabilitate 2,819 hectares of farmland after hurricanes Beryl and Rafael
Brazil's fruit exports reach record $1.2 billion with new market openings and trade deals
Brazil boosts grape exports to china with lightweight, recyclable packaging
Morocco: Association urges interior minister to ban watermelon cultivation in Zagora
From field to fork in 3-4 days
Bollo Natural Fruit, the first company to market "melons by plane"
Ricardo Agudo, from El Melonero:
"European consumers still wrongly associate the fruit's color with its sweetness"
Rio Grande do Sul watermelon and melon crops progress amid weather challenges
Osaka zookeeper accused of stealing animal food
Agreste
Weather disrupts 2024 French melon campaign
Precision irrigation boosts fruit exports and citrus farming in Brazil's Northeast
Frank Ocampo, TripleF Fruit-Franky's Choice:
"Decreasing supply and the upcoming holidays appear to be shifting the melon market dynamics"
Early finish to domestic melon season
Watermelon association supports Secretary of Agriculture nomination
Together, the two companies will produce more than 320,000 tons of fruit annually
El Abuelo and Agricola Famosa join forces to offer melons and watermelons all year round
Mykolaiv restores vegetable and fruit storage facilities amid agricultural revival efforts
New food safety standards for berries, leafy greens, and melons start February 2025
Key shopper behaviors drive growth of watermelon category
Agrícola Famosa and El Abuelo join forces to become Europe's largest melon and watermelon supplier
Watermelon season in The Gambia faces high demand and storage challenges
Hainan's tropical fruits drive $1.5 billion industry with global reach
Vietnam's fruit imports from China rise 25% to $32.7 million in 2024
Florida agricultural losses from Hurricane Helene estimated at $40M–$162M
Less supply means stronger melon pricing
Carlo Porro, CEO Agricola Famosa:
“We hope to increase melon exports by 15% and make up what we lost last season in Brazil”
K-pop Groups with Fruit-Inspired Names
Semillas Fitó expands its melon and watermelon offer for Almería
Report shows 21% growth in Peravia agriculture, countering criticism
West Kazakhstan secures $106M for agriculture, plans major investment projects
Dole launched nine new products at CIIE
Jon Clark - Fruit World International
“We expect to import 20-25 percent more cranberries than last year"
Pre-cut fruit will become more important than ready-to-eat fruit"
Bama wants to significantly increase the share of Norwegian fruit and vegetables in the coming years
Tajikistan completes harvest of potatoes and vegetables
Brazilian fruit exports rise in value despite climatic challenges and volume decline
Menindee agriculture thrives amid water challenges and climate extremes
Smooth transition to offshore melon season expected
Interview with Gianni Raniolo
Have low yields been a problem for table grapes in Italy?
Namibia's Otjimbele grape project to diversify agriculture with N$120 million investment
Bertus Schipper, Zoutewelle:
"Great start for Brazilian melons, growing demand for Piel de Sapo"
Iran's agricultural exports surge 16%, pistachios lead with $614 million
Med Hermes strengthens its team and focuses on the global market
New varieties for watermelons and melons
Refreshing and hydrating: the rise of watermelons in Europe's markets
Moldova series - part 13
"You can't rely solely on your product's quality and flavor; presentation is just as important"
Azerbaijan increases watermelon exports to Saudi Arabia by more than fivefold
Afghanistan exports 442 tonnes melons and watermelons despite challenges
Pricing slightly stronger on melons over last month
The ban includes tomatoes, peppers, and fresh melons
Russia imposes temporary import restrictions on fresh produce from Kazakhstan
Fyffes announces layoffs in Honduras due to low demand
Rijk Zwaan Ibérica
Orange Sunglow watermelon wins Fruit Attraction Innovation Award
New greenhouse grown mini melon starts shipping
Australian melon industry strengthens relationship and information sharing with United States study tour
“New ‘Cherry Melon’ that can be eaten like an apple could revolutionize the fruit industry”
Summer heatwave caused major losses for Ukraine’s farmers
Russia requests suspension of phytosanitary certification for melons from Kazakhstan
Research project underway to improve the quality of Australian melons
Ushering in 25 years with new stone fruit varieties, strong grape availability and more
