Tridge summary
The article discusses the current state of watermelon and melon production in Almería, with an emphasis on the effects of unpredictable weather conditions on supply and demand. In April, watermelon production increased, but remained lower than initial forecasts due to delays in beehive introduction and fruit ripening. The slow supply, coupled with cooler temperatures and rain in Europe, creates a favorable market for Almerian watermelons as competition from overseas and Senegal is low. The melon campaign is also progressing slowly due to changing weather, with high prices but lower volumes traded compared to the previous season. The main competitors for Almerian melons are Moroccan melons, with the yellow melon seeing an increase in cultivation due to its adaptability to the climate and easier cultivation compared to other types.
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The supply of watermelons from Almería has progressively increased throughout the month of April. The unstable weather has caused a delay in the introduction of beehives in the greenhouses and in the ripening of the fruit, leading to a supply lower than that estimated in the initial season forecasts. In this new scenario, the maximum concentration of watermelon production of the campaign will take place during the second half of May. In Europe, the weather conditions experienced this week did not favor the demand for watermelon. Maximum temperatures did not reach 20ºC and rainfall has been frequent. Given this weather situation in Europe, the slow supply in Almería is a positive factor for the commercialization of watermelons. This is revealed by data from the Observatory of Prices and Markets of the Junta de Andalucía. Regarding competition from third countries, the lower competition from watermelons from overseas and Senegal is noteworthy. The overseas campaign is practically ...
Source: Valencia Fruits
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