watermelons

ProduceIQ: Prices tested as spring crops begin

A massive heatwave in California and record-breaking spring snowstorms in the Northeast are fighting to spoil our Sunday afternoon naps....

3 years ago 6 minute read

USDA makes appointments to the National Watermelon Promotion Board

Date January 31, 2022 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced the appointment of 13 members to serve on...

3 years ago 2 minute read

Scientific research confirms watermelon’s health potential

CHICAGO – Watermelon is a unique fruit with compounds that may have health effects throughout the body, supporting normal cardiovascular...

3 years ago 5 minute read

Watermelon Board names retail merchandising contest winners

Winter Springs, FL – October 11, 2021 — The National Watermelon Promotion Board (NWPB), has named winners in its annual...

3 years ago 3 minute read

ProduceIQ: Markets uncertain as Elsa foreshadows busy hurricane season

Market direction is uncertain. Will demand exceed supply when both are falling? The market weighs the decline in demand against...

4 years ago 5 minute read

Taylor Farms kicks off Summer with new Watermelon Crunch Chopped Salad

SALINAS, Calif. – (June 29, 2021) Taylor Farms BB #:193361 is bringing consumers the perfect addition for warm, sunny days...

4 years ago 2 minute read

Watermelon and Pixar’s Luca make for unforgettable summer

WINTER SPRINGS, FL – It will be a summer of adventure for National Watermelon Promotion Board (NWPB), BB #:153670 thanks...

4 years ago 5 minute read

ProduceIQ: Cherry season coronated with royal prices

Don’t be alarmed. The inclusion of the seasonal cherry harvest explains virtually all the $0.22 increase to the overall industry...

4 years ago 4 minute read

ProduceIQ: Markets to the moon (and back)

Which is more volatile: fresh produce markets or the latest “hustle” cryptocurrency? Rising or falling 30 percent is just another...

4 years ago 4 minute read

Country Fresh recalls watermelon products

Country Fresh BB #:280778 is initiating a voluntary recall of a limited quantity of watermelon chunks from select stores as...

5 years ago 3 minute read

Watermelon board finds new ways to promote in foodservice

Winter Springs, FL – August 25, 2020 – Watermelon continues to find its place on menus throughout the country despite...

5 years ago 4 minute read

Watermelons see steady summer market

Having passed the Independence Day holiday, watermelon buyers should find plenty of local supply options. Supplies are still arriving from...

5 years ago 2 minute read

Strong summer supplies for watermelons

With the unofficial start of summer this weekend, the unofficial fruit of summer already has good supplies with the domestic...

5 years ago 3 minute read

Watermelon Board boosts efforts to increase consumer demand

PRESS RELEASE: Winter Springs, FL — April 21, 2020 — The National Watermelon Promotion Board BB #:153670 is realigning resources...

5 years ago 4 minute read

Watermelon.org website refreshed and reformatted

PRESS RELEASE: Winter Springs, FL – March 30, 2020 — Having soft launched in February 2020, the new watermelon.org website is home to all...

5 years ago 3 minute read

Weather slows first Mexican watermelon harvest in Sinaloa

While weather conditions in the Mocorito, Sinaloa, Mexico region have not been ideal for watermelon crops, some producers who got...

5 years ago 1 minute read

Watermelon market hits sweet spot, should avoid storm trouble

As the national watermelon supply moves north, prices and volume are settling into a good flow – as long as...

6 years ago 3 minute read

National Watermelon Association awarded for 2018 Nashville convention

PRESS RELEASE Lakeland, FL June 25, 2019 – The National Watermelon Association, Inc BB #:163428 (NWA) is pleased to announce...

6 years ago 2 minute read

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