Sector | Fruit (melons)
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
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
