Sicilian netted melon season in full swing This year, harvesting started a few days late because of the weather, which delayed ripening. Thankfully, the current warm temperatures have led to sweet fruits with an exceptional texture, meaning we are in line with the high standards of Red Falcon melons, explains Consorzio Mundial president Domenico Raneri
(in the photo).
Consorzio Mundial continues to do well, so much so that a steady number of companies has been joining it over the years. After all, it is a real club linked with a premium melon variety. There is no point in changing a winning team, comments Ranieri referring to the nine companies part of the consortium: Fonteverde, Masterfruit, FruttoMania, Salfrutta, Coop. Chiaramonte, Coop. San Tommaso, La nuova Falconara, OrtoBig and Soc. Sempl. G.R.A.L.. These producers own around 1000 hectares of Red Falcon, which represents an added value on the domestic and foreign markets (10% of the total), available via wholesale mar