Melons
All the news and market analysis for worldwide melon Industry, including melon growers, melon production, and the import and export of melons.
Food Freshly to showcase new two-step wash process in Madrid
The group is moving its innovative two-step wash technology from laboratory validation into commercial applications
Spain’s fresh produce export value rises 6 per cent
Spanish fresh produce exports reached 7.5mn tonnes in the January-July period, down 1 per cent in volume but up 6 per cent in value to €12.04bn
Brazil fruit exports surge but vast potential remains untapped
New report shows striking growth in country’s fresh fruit export sales, but also highlights significant structural barriers
Asiafruit Indonesia edition out now
Exclusive interviews with Sunpride CEO Cindyanto Tjong and Rijk Zwaan’s Jan Doldersum plus category features on apples and pears, kiwifruit and cherries
LMU introduces Indonesian-grown Kirin melon
Hyper-premium hydroponic-grown melon offers alternative to imported Japanese fruit
Rijk Zwaan launches mini melons for south-east Asia
New varieties for Thai, Indonesian and Singaporean markets are all small in size and sweet in taste, responding to modern consumer trends
Downward trend for Spanish fresh produce consumption
New data processed by industry body Fepex reveals household fresh produce consumption slipped to 3.25mn tonnes in the first half of 2026
French consumers urged to ‘Extend the Summer’
Following heatwaves and severe drought, and faced with ‘sluggish’ market, Interfel launches media campaign to spur consumption
Dutch melon demand at record high as Brazilian season begins
Importer sees further chance to grow and expand product range, as Dutch consumers buy record volume of the fruit
Value growth for Spanish exports in first-half of 2026
Spain’s fresh produce exports generated €11.6bn in the opening six months of the year, while surging import growth raises concerns
Yuksel Seeds to make Asia Fruit Logistica debut
Yuksel Seeds will exhibit at Asia Fruit Logistica for the first time as it targets growing opportunities across China and the wider Asian market
Premier Fresh Australia announces acquisition of Double D Produce
Premier Fresh Australia has expanded its national footprint with the acquisition of leading capsicum and melon farming operation, Double D Produce, and its IL Primo Foods value-add business.
Tesco hails ‘melon mania’ as heatwaves drive demand
Total melon sales up by a third as UK’s biggest grocer expands range with new Waikiki variety
Augusto Renella departs Naturitalia after more than two decades
Italian fresh produce cooperative confirms it has parted ways with long-serving commercial leader
Storms strike fruit and vegetable crops in Italy
Strong winds that swept through provinces of Bologna, Modena and Ferrara have apparently caused extensive damage
Del Monte and Treatt launch upcycled fruit extract range
New collaboration is turning fruit by-products into premium clean-label beverage ingredients
Bollo unveils ‘Bueno Bueno’ summer marketing campaign
Campaign kicked off with a teaser in Madrid, accompanied by large-scale melon and watermelon tastings
Rijk Zwaan opens new South Korean subsidiary
Rijk Zwaan Korea officially became operational on 1 July, as the breeding specialist looks to capitalise on growing demand for premium vegetables
Pink Lady slices among fruit pot recall after Salmonella finding
PrepWorld has recalled several fruit pots from six retailers across the UK and Ireland after routine testing found Salmonella in apple and kiwi
Tropical fruits outperform wider produce market, congress hears
Suppliers and retailers gather for Fruitnet Tropicals Congress, where commercial outlook is very positive despite major challenges
Korean melons build momentum in Japan
Promotional push targets single-person households in an effort to grow exports
Report warns of climate-related food inflation in UK
Many more people in the UK will be unable to afford fresh fruit and vegetables by 2050, the Autonomy Institute states, as heat waves alone are expected to add 68 per cent to the price of a grocery basket
Spanish fresh produce exports fell 3 per cent in January-April
The country’s fresh fruit and vegetable exports dropped 3 per cent during the opening four months of 2026, with citrus driving the decline
National Melon Field Day returns for 2026 Australian Melon Conference
Tickets now on sale for multi-day event in Townsville and Ayr
SanLucar launches Disney Vaiana summer fruit promotion campaign
Group partners with Disney’s live-action film to create in-store experience zones featuring stonefruit, melons, tropical fruits and summer varieties
Syngenta returns with Future of Veg field days
Syngenta Vegetable Seeds will host simultaneous field days in Woodland, California and Plainfield, Wisconsin on 11-13 August
Fruttital expands Verona fresh-cut facility
Orsero Group subsidiary invests in expanded processing capacity and new technology to meet growing consumer demand
Europe prepares for new US cold treatment requirements
Italy, Spain, Greece, France and Portugal have prepared inspectors for new US import rules, due to take effect in June
Mediterranean Charentais melon plantings set to fall
Acreage forecast to decline in Morocco and France following extreme winter rains
Anecoop expands Bouquet watermelon offer
New additions to the Bouquet range include an orange-fleshed watermelon and “ultra-firm” varieties bred specifically for the fresh-cut segment
Del Monte launches Toy Story 5 promotion across Europe
Brand announces major on-pack collaboration with Disney and Pixar across fresh, prepared, and fresh-cut produce
Orsero strengthens financial leadership with two senior appointments
Promotions free up Matteo Colombini’s time to focus on CEO role, as company weighs up potential acquisition in North America
IPD virtual event to connect European buyers with global suppliers
The German initiative promoting imports from developing countries will showcase avocados, mangoes, pitahayas, pineapples and other products
Macfrut 2026: global fruit and vegetable sector meets in Rimini
Trade fair returns to Rimini Expo Centre on 21-23 April 2026, with over 800 international buyers expected to attend
USDA reveals AFTPP funding awardees
Washington Apple Commission, California Table Grape Commission and Pear Bureau Northwest among beneficiaries
Final days to register for Fresh Produce India
Join industry leaders from all parts of the value chain at India’s premier fresh produce event in Mumbai on 16-17 April