Watermelon prices fall sharply in Ukraine; Spanish supply and demand remain high
Wholesale watermelon prices in Ukraine fell by around 50% in week 30 of 2026 due to a surge in supply, while Spanish exporters report strong sales on the back of high European temperatures. In

Italian and Spanish table grape prices fall as supply increases in late July 2026
Wholesale prices for Italian table grapes from Sicily and Apulia dropped by 9.8% week-on-week, with white Vittoria and Black Magic varieties trading at €2.2–2.5/kg, and seedless grapes at

Spain faces increased watermelon competition from Morocco and Senegal
Spanish watermelon exports are experiencing growing competition from Morocco and Senegal, which are increasing their presence in traditional EU markets. Producers in Spain’s Almería region

French organic tomatoes from Vendée shipped exclusively to UK market
All organic tomatoes and other vegetables from the 40 hectares of Riverford Vendée in France are exported exclusively to the UK for bio box distribution. Riverford Vendée, located in the

Spain expands mini watermelon portfolio amid stable export focus
Spanish producers continue to increase watermelon acreage, with particular growth in mini and seedless varieties, while maintaining a strong export orientation. Spanish seed companies, such as

Ukraine expects to have the first Kherson watermelons in about a month.
Pomimo wojny, trwającego ostrzału i trudnych warunków pogodowych, rolnicy w ukraińskim regionie Cherson kontynuują uprawę plantacji melonów. Obecnie trwa kampania siewna

Exports of Brazilian melons decreased by 47% in May.
In May 2026, Brazil exported 6,000 tons of melons, which was a 47% decrease from April, as reported by Comex Stat data. Export revenue also dropped by 48% month-on-month to US$4.6 million FOB. The

La demanda de melón y sandía españoles aumenta a medida que llega el clima de verano.
Warmer weather conditions this spring have influenced the growth of melon and watermelon crops in Spain's primary producing areas, leading to a season with a greater number of large-sized fruits

A pair of Japanese Yubari melons sold for US$36,500 at auction.
A pair of Yubari melons from Hokkaido were sold for a record 5.8 million yen (US$36,500) at Japan's first melon auction of the season, surpassing the previous record of 5 million yen (US$31,500)

Melons, the heat rekindles the market. But Italy still exports too little.
The Italian melon has made a qualitative leap but has not yet translated this progress into a real structural growth in volumes. The domestic market holds more in value than in quantity, is

Enza Zaden and Sprouts Farmers Market have introduced the Moon & Stars watermelon.
Enza Zaden and Sprouts Farmers Market have announced a new retail partnership to introduce Moon & Stars, a seedless watermelon variety, to the market for the 2026 season. This Sugar Baby-type

Melon Prices - October 2023
Melon Prices in Poland and Europe: An OverviewThe European and Polish wholesale markets have shown significant variation in melon prices as of October 2023. These differences highlight not only

Smooth melon, new frontier of long conservation: HM.Clause expands market opportunities.
If in the segment of netted melons long-term storage has already proven its value, it is in the smooth-skinned segment that this innovation is opening up new market prospects, especially in terms

Melon Prices – October 2023
Melon Prices in Poland and Europe: An October SnapshotThe latest price data from wholesale markets across Poland and Europe reveal a complex landscape for melon prices, characterized by

Plantings of Mediterranean Charentais melon are scheduled for autumn.
The acreage of Charentais melons is expected to decrease in France and Morocco, but slightly increase in Spain due to volatile weather conditions making planting difficult.More. Go to the article

Currency pressures in Costa Rica have led to the reduction of 850 jobs in the banana industry.
Fresh Del Monte has announced the layoff of 850 banana workers in Costa Rica, citing export losses linked to the appreciation of the local currency. The layoffs represent 5.3% of the company's

Weather hazards are making it difficult to plant melons.
This week at medFEL, the Interprofessional Melon Association presented its annual planting forecasts for Charentais melons. While the year 2025 was marked by a general decline in acreage, the 2026

Program for summer organic melon is now launched.
Bright Bounty is excited to kick off its organic melon program, which includes mini seedless watermelons, cantaloupes, and honeydews sourced from our trusted network of growers in Mexico,

"If growers are not sustainable, the industry is not sustainable."
ncreasing pressure, volatile weather conditions, and shrinking profit margins are putting the Australian melon sector to the test. Melons Australia CEO Johnathon Davey has cautioned that some

Spain, watermelons and melons are underway: low supply and steady prices
The Spanish watermelon and melon campaign is starting with a limited supply and prices remaining stable in wholesale markets. According to ValenciaFruits, the gradual start is due to the first

Price trends of fruit and vegetables in Italy as of April 20th.
Strawberries are plentiful in the countryside, with high quantities and predominant demand for the product from Basilicata. The Sicilian melon is still slow to start due to its high price. The

Barbera International returns to Macfrut with the debut of the netted melon.
Barbera International will participate in Macfrut as part of the collective stand of the Sicily Region, in area D1 - stand 067/107. The presence at the fair coincides with the start of the

Brazilian melon exports decreased by 47% in March.
Brazilian melon exports decreased once again in March. Compared to February, export volumes dropped by 47 per cent to 21,800 tons, as reported by Comex Stat. Export revenues also followed this

The Sicilian netted melon debuts at Macfrut 2026 with Barbera International.
Barbera International will be present at Macfrut, scheduled from April 21st to 23rd, as part of the collective exhibition of the Sicilian Region, a partner of the event, at booth D1 - stand

Master Fruit: melon campaign starting, good quality and market not crowded.
The Sicilian melon campaign by Master Fruit is starting a few days later than last year, but with positive expectations. The first harvests began at the end of last week, on Good Friday, in a