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Sector | Fruit (melons)

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

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”

"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

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"

Belarus-China cooperation in greenhouse watermelon cultivation expands in Klimovichi

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

Franky Van Looveren, Tomeco:

"We are increasing our mini watermelon acreage every year"

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”

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

Preparing for domestic melon season

Colleroni (Italy)

Sicilian table grape season shows positive forecasts

Strong cantaloupe and honeydew crop underway in Sonora

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"

Oldest lemon and ancient fruit fossil discovered

Moroccan watermelon campaign resumes after losses in Zagora

Rafael López, manager of MABE:

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

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

Deliveries abroad are starting earlier than expected

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

Martucci (Italy): "The product is brushed, branded, weighed, and polished"

First Nardò watermelons expected by the end of the month

AGF Price Monitor week 19

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

Mariano Sáez, of Subasur:

"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

AGF Price Monitor week 18

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

KREI forecasts produce price drops, radish up 50%

Nikos Kamilis from Babis Fruits on the beginning of the Greek watermelon season:

“Watermelon season begins with strong yields and prices”

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

Week 18 Fruit Wholesale Market Report

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

Abrupt end for Zagora's watermelon campaign

A storm hits Zagora and destroys watermelon plantations

Agrieuropa: Challenges and new production prospects

“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

Start of the melon and stone fruit season at the Vienna Wholesale Market

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

FreshPlaza Global Focus on Melons and Kiwifruit

"Apricot fortnight", melon at 0.99 cents, cost price…

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

Vincenzo Marrali (San Tommaso): "High quality and prices above the historical average for Cantalupo melons"

Mini watermelon season kicks off

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

Andrea Manca and Filippo Frongia of Agro Mediterranea Distribuzione

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

AGF monitor week 17

Avocado and cauliflower prices down

Australia strengthens horticulture trade ties with Japan

medFEL 2025

Melon areas down in all production basins

Shift from 'long-life' to 'traditional' Galia leads to double-digit annual consumption increases

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

Kerala pineapple exports gain momentum

Stuttgart Wholesale Market:

"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

José Francisco Capel, from Bio Sol Portocarrero: "Price is no longer an excuse not to eat organic food"

"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"

Dulcinea Pure Perfection

New melon line added to premium offerings

Organic grower enters final months of pricing season

"Organic demand always dips during the Easter holidays"

Jacob Aktalan, MG Fruit:

"Bright outlook for Mediterranean melons after tough import season"

Brazil plans expansion of melon exports to China