
Sector | Fruit (melons)


Imported fruits and vegetables often cheaper than local produce in Armenia

Higher production for Turkish watermelon season

"We want to expand our wholesale business"

"Spanish watermelon demand rebounds; paraguayo supply dip expected"

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

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

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

Iran among top global agricultural producers

Kyrgyzstan strengthens phytosanitary controls on imported watermelons and melons

Seasonal events boost summer produce ads

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

"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

"The PGI has opened doors for us"

Excellent yields for a newly introduced strawberry variety

"Delays create overlap between overseas and European melon seasons"

The Fashion Producers Club is born

Ukraine boosts watermelon exports from central regions

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

An unusual asparagus season ends as watermelon reaches peak harvest

Fruit imports to Kaliningrad drop by 10% in 2025

Balkh fruit yields double despite drought

"We have fewer and fewer pesticides available"

Kyrgyzstan trials high-income crops for farmers

Good market on watermelons ahead of local deals starting

Uzbekistan starts early Dakaro F1 melon exports

Cooler May cuts demand for summer fruits in India

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”

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

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

Italian mini watermelons are seeing a good market response

COO outlines Brazil fruit export growth

Berry exporter branches out into baby vegetables and exotic fruits

"New life for agriculture in southern Italy"

Rising fruit and vegetable exports from Central Asia

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

Egypt to address the shortage of Moroccan watermelons?

Frost cuts Turkey's produce output, fuels inflation

Memorial day boosts fresh produce ads and prices

China and UAE launch smart farming hub in Abu Dhabi

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

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

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

Belarus-China cooperation in greenhouse watermelon cultivation expands in Klimovichi

"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

"We are increasing our mini watermelon acreage every year"

Korean chamoe melons reach Vietnam by sea with CA tech

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”

Weekly produce ads drop 3%, mixed fruit prices

Almería to produce 631,000 tons of watermelon this season

Guatemala was the world's leading melon exporter in 2024

Preparing for domestic melon season

Sicilian table grape season shows positive forecasts

Strong cantaloupe and honeydew crop underway in Sonora

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

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

Oldest lemon and ancient fruit fossil discovered

Moroccan watermelon campaign resumes after losses in Zagora

"Despite the fire, this vegetable season has been good overall"

Devastating fire in shantytown in Manolada, Greece, leaves over 1.000 farm workers homeless

Italian mini watermelons off to a better start than last year

"Yellow melons account for more than 85% of our production"

Good southeast watermelon supply ahead for summer holidays

"Fruit and vegetable purchases remained under pressure in Flanders in 2024"

Algeria triples farm output in a decade, targets Europe

Mauritania's watermelon season still progressing with late production

First Nardò watermelons expected by the end of the month

Notable price changes and promotions in Dutch cucumber, cauliflower, tomato, and galia melon

Two policemen suspended for not paying street vendor

Brazil seeks to expand fruit exports to China

"Shortage of Piel de Sapo melons expected in June"

Spanish melon sales in the EU have fallen by more than 32% since 2019

Vietnam expands fruit, vegetable exports to China

Korean melons enter Vietnam after 17 years

Taiwan watermelon prices rise on lower yield

Cucumber price differences remain small, while vine tomato prices vary significantly

KREI forecasts produce price drops, radish up 50%

“Watermelon season begins with strong yields and prices”

Oncoming heat to help size up California organic stone fruit and melons

The "May Day" holiday boosts fruit sales, and gift boxes are in high demand

A storm hits Zagora and destroys watermelon plantations

“We’re preparing for the summer campaign, hoping that the weather will be on our side”

Brazil promotes fruit exports in Brussels during EU trade talks

"Receptive market for Moroccan watermelons, subdued demand for Spanish stone fruit"

FreshPlaza Global Focus on Melons and Kiwifruit

A look back at the day organized by the French melon, peach, and apricot sectors

Mini watermelon season kicks off

Where tariffs and “Buy Canadian” leave U.S. watermelons in Canada

"Fewer tomatoes, more artichokes, and a record asparagus harvest"

Avocado and cauliflower prices down

Australia strengthens horticulture trade ties with Japan

Melon areas down in all production basins

"When consumers are given a better alternative, it usually goes viral"

Kerala pineapple exports gain momentum

"Despite inflation, there are still some exotic items that are very popular"

Citron melon gains ground among health-conscious farmers

Brazil's fruit exports up 26% despite orange decline

Brazil aims to boost melon exports to China

"The start of Almeria's watermelon season has luckily coincided with very good temperatures in Central Europe"

Agroponiente to market 60M kg of watermelon, 10M kg of melon

Morocco strengthens fresh produce ties with Southeast Asia

Melon and watermelon production grows by 7.1% in Uzbekistan

Ceará boosts fruit exports through Pecém and new air routes

"Differentiated products better meet consumer needs"

New melon line added to premium offerings

"Organic demand always dips during the Easter holidays"

"Bright outlook for Mediterranean melons after tough import season"
