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"We’ll need to be mindful of the high temperatures in the fields over the next few days"
5+ hour, 53+ min ago (244+ words) July is not generally considered a particularly favourable month in Italy for households to consume large quantities of onions. Traders are aware of this and, therefore, focus more on harvesting and planning than on immediate sales. This is also confirmed…...
"Although watermelon production is good, it's currently not possible to meet all the demand"
1+ week, 6+ day ago (132+ words) After a period of falling Spanish watermelon prices, heatwaves across much of Europe have caused demand to surge well beyond available supply, triggering a market turnaround. Prices are recovering and are expected to continue rising in the coming weeks, with…...
The Region of Murcia hosts the Melon & Watermelon Innovation Days
2+ week, 1+ day ago (331+ words) During the first days of July, the Region of Murcia becomes the world's hub for agronomic and genetic innovation in melons and watermelons. Renowned for their exceptional flavor, these fruits are ideal for satisfying hunger and cooling off in hot…...
Dust collector filters replaced after 15 years at onion processor
2+ week, 6+ day ago (238+ words) After fifteen years of continuous operation, Modesta replaced the filters in a dust collector at Wiskerke Onions for the first time in early June. During that period, neither replacement nor manual cleaning had been required. The two companies jointly decided…...
Japan develops watermelon varieties for heat tolerance
3+ week, 7+ hour ago (209+ words) As Japan's peak watermelon harvest season begins, variety evaluations are underway at Hagihara Farm, a seed company in Nara Prefecture. The company is harvesting watermelons produced through experimental crossbreeding from seeds sown late last year as part of its breeding…...
‘A handful of summer’ exceeds expectations
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (254+ words) The initiative, with a budget of €1.2 million - 70% of which the EU subsidizes - ends in 2027. Companies that jointly represent more than 80% of Dutch soft fruit production are fitting the remaining 30% of the bill. The focus is on the Netherlands, Belgium, and…...