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Watermelon consumption in the United States is on the rise driven by growing awareness of its health benefits and multifaceted use.

What has been a “cool, and pleasant” summer could take a turn for table grape growers in California if the heatwave forecast escalates. 

Watermelon volumes for the past year remained strong, at approximately 1.76 billion pounds and a value of $326 million.

U.S. watermelons are looking stronger this season with a 7,3 % year-on-year increase in volume reaching 2.3 billion pounds as of June 11.

Study finds positive impact of industry board on watermelon demand

With more than five decades of experience and three generations of family ownership, Leger & Son is heading into another watermelon season ready to face the challenges of what lies ahead and reap the well-deserved rewards of its hard work.

By April 8, 2021 A variety of weather-related issues have delayed planting or necessitated replanting in some watermelon production areas around the country, which may lead to a delayed harvest of a week or more in those locations. But in general, “we are very optimistic about this season,” Mark Arney, executive director of the National Watermelon Promotion Board in Winter Springs, FL, told The Produce News. “Overall, it is shaping up to have a really quality watermelon crop.” Most of t...