A heat wave in São Paulo has led to increased consumption of melons, resulting in higher demand and prices at Ceagesp. The average price for yellow types 6 and 7 melons increased by 12% to R $ 35.60 per box of 13 kg. The frog skin variety, popular on the foreign market, saw prices rise by 36% to R $ 40.00 per box of 13 kg due to lower domestic trade volumes.