Spain: With this glorious weather, we have a shortage of melons to meet the demand

Published 2022년 5월 10일

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Jacob Aktalan of MG Fruit in the Netherlands has reported that melon sales are surpassing expectations, with the overseas season ending well and the Spanish season still meeting market demand despite some quality issues with Galias. Seedless melons are particularly popular, commanding prices of 1.40/1.50 euros per kilo for watermelons and 9/10 euros for Spanish Galias. The upcoming season may be less voluminous due to increased costs and less planting, but the warm weather is expected to keep sales strong.

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Tholen - "Sales of all melon types are going well beyond expectations", says Jacob Aktalan of MG Fruit from Ridderkerk. "The overseas season has also gone very well with relatively high prices and few real slumps. With this glorious weather, we need both the last overseas and Spanish melons to supply the market." "The Spanish season is not yet over in quality, but the Galias from Almeria never look the best. But because there are hardly any alternatives, there is still good demand on the market, because Spain does not yet have enough to meet all the demand. Furthermore, Honduras is almost done with Galias and completely ready to send Cantaloupe melons," said the importer. "The seedless melons in particular are good for the price. You can sell watermelons in the Netherlands for a price of around 1.40/1.50 euros per kilo. The price of Piel-de-Sapo and yellow melons quickly approaches 20 euros and a price of around 9/10 euros is now being asked for the Spanish Galias." "All in all, ...

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