SPANIARDS CONSUMED 7.79KG OF MELON PER PERSON IN 2008 PORTS, ALEXANDRIA: TRAFFIC WITH ITALY UP 8% HORTYFRUTA ORGANISES MELON TASTING TO LEARN MORE ABOUT CONSUMER PREFERENCES WORLD RETAIL CONGRESS 2009: OPPORTUNITIES STILL EXIST IN EMERGING MARKETS THE GREENERY ACHIEVES POSITIVE RESULT DESPITE DIFFICULT CIRCUMSTANCES

Production trends

Ms. Lola Gómez Ferrón: "What makes Almería attractive is its infrastructure and the growers’ know-how"
Melon Today - July 2009

Market Dynamics

Melon campaign in Murcia, quality not yet gainful
Greenmed - July 2009

Product Consumption

”Cool snacks” are hot
AU – July 2009

Product Consumption

"Wonky" fruit&vegs on the shelves from July 1st
EU - July 2009

Market development

Spain: melon exports totalled 3,631 t
Melon Today - July 2009

Consumption Trend

Taste and health are key criteria for Spanish consumers
Brassicas Today - July 2009