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Watermelon leads Saudi fruit production, exceeding 620,000 tons annually

Saudi Gazette

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June 22, 2026

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Watermelon leads Saudi fruit production, exceeding 620,000 tons annually

RIYADH — Saudi Arabia produces over 620,000 tons of watermelon annually, making it the country’s top-produced fruit with peak demand in the summer. The Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture explained that the highly valued fruit — due to its refreshing taste and rich nutritional content — is widely cultivated across several regions, including Riyadh, Makkah, Eastern Region, Al-Jouf, Al-Baha, Madinah, Qassim, Tabuk, Hail, Aseer, and Jazan. This cultivation helps meet local market demand in the summer. **media[2726321]** Other than being an important raw material for the food-processing industry, the watermelon adapts well to different climatic conditions and is produced in several varieties with diverse sizes, colors, and flavors. Beyond supporting food security and economic diversification, watermelon production benefits from government support through agricultural guidance, financing, modern farming technologies, and enhanced marketing and supply-chain initiatives.

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Saudi Gazette

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· Jun 22, 2026

1.2 million mango trees supply local markets over 105,000 tons of mangoes annually

RIYADH — More than 1.2 million mango trees across Saudi Arabia supply local markets with over 105,000 tons of mangoes annually. As part of its campaign to highlight the Kingdom’s diverse seasonal fruits and local produce during peak harvest seasons, the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture stated that the mango production season begins in April and continues through August each year. Mango cultivation is widely distributed across several regions of the Kingdom, with the largest concentrations in Jazan, Makkah, Al-Baha, Tabuk, Asir, Najran, and Madinah.The ministry noted that markets across Saudi Arabia are experiencing strong demand at the start of the harvest season, driven by the availability of high-quality locally grown mango varieties.

The Slovenia Times

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· Jul 2, 2026

Jollibee Group Brands Recognized as Top Three Most Valuable Restaurant Brands in Brand Finance Philippines 50 2026 Report, Led by Jollibee's 32% Brand Value Growth to USD3.3 Billion

Key Highlights: Jollibee Group brands Jollibee, Mang Inasal, and Chowking ranked as the Philippines' top three most valuable restaurant brands in the Brand Finance Philippines 50 2026 report. The Philippine restaurant sector reached approximately USD4.1 billion in brand value, growing 29 ...

Vanguard News

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· Jun 28, 2026

Nigeria’s cassava boom needs an industrial leap

By Oska Seyi Aiyeleso Nigeria does not have a cassava production problem. For decades, we have been the world’s largest producer of cassava. Every year, millions of tonnes are harvested across the country. Yet despite this abundance, Nigeria continues to import many of the starches, sweeteners, flours and industrial derivatives that our manufacturers require. That contradiction [] The post Nigeria’s cassava boom needs an industrial leap appeared first on Vanguard News.

Nepal News

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· Jul 3, 2026

पाल्पाबाट दालचिनी भारत निर्यात

तानसेन। चालु आर्थिक वर्षमा छ वर्षयताकै उच्च परिमाणमा दालचिनी भारत निर्यात भएको छ। डिभिजन वन कार्यालय, पाल्पाका अनुसार आवमा तीन लाख ४७ हजार ९६९ किलो दालचिनी भारत निकासी भएको थियो। उक्त परिमाण पछिल्लो आवको तुलनामा सबैभन्दा बढी हो। आव २०७७/७८ मा १ लाख ९१ हजार ४१५ किलो दालचिनी भारत निर्यात भएको थियो। कार्यालयका सूचना अधिकारी []

Utusan Malaysia

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· Jun 22, 2026

Utamakan pengeluar makanan berbanding gudang

SHAH ALAM: Kerajaan negeri perlu memberi tumpuan kepada sektor pengeluaran makanan dengan mengutamakan bantuan kepada petani, nelayan, penternak dan pengusaha akuakultur berbanding penyimpanan bekalan. Ahli Dewan Undangan Negeri (ADUN) Permatang, Nurul Syazwani berkata, langkah tersebut penting dalam usaha memastikan keterjaminan makanan dan tidak boleh bergantung kepada gudang semata-mata. ”Kerajaan memperuntukkan RM50 juta untuk Gudang Makanan ... Read more The post Utamakan pengeluar makanan berbanding gudang appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Al Bawaba

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· Jun 26, 2026

Gulf oil exports surge as Saudi Arabia restarts key terminal after four-month halt

ALBAWABA- Major Gulf oil producers are rapidly ramping up crude exports as regional shipping routes recover, with Saudi Arabia restarting loadings at its critical Ras Tanura terminal after a nearly four-month suspension, while Kuwait and Qatar also boost output amid improving security conditions in the Strait of Hormuz...

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Related coverage for "Watermelon leads Saudi fruit production, exceeding 620,000 tons annually": Saudi Gazette — 1.2 million mango trees supply local markets over 105,000 tons of mangoes annually. The Slovenia Times — Jollibee Group Brands Recognized as Top Three Most Valuable Restaurant Brands in Brand Finance Philippines 50 2026 Report, Led by Jollibee's 32% Brand Value Growth to USD3.3 Billion. Vanguard News — Nigeria’s cassava boom needs an industrial leap. Nepal News — पाल्पाबाट दालचिनी भारत निर्यात. Utusan Malaysia — Utamakan pengeluar makanan berbanding gudang. Al Bawaba — Gulf oil exports surge as Saudi Arabia restarts key terminal after four-month halt