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  • Watermelon Board's 18th Annual Retail Merchandising Contest flyer. It has a pink background and green and red font with a watermelon hot air balloon and watermelon slice.

    Watermelon Board Launches 18th Annual Retail Merchandising Contest with Tajín® Partnership and Call for Entries

    National Watermelon Promotion Board (NWPB) announces the launch of the 18th Annual Retail Merchandising Contest, inviting retailers from across the country to showcase their creativity and merchandising excellence of their watermelon displays in June, July or August.

  • Watermelon Tops 3.5 Billion Pounds at Retail as NWPB Reveals Path to Sustained Growth

    New State of the Category research and marketing guide provides industry with key opportunities to strengthen seasonal performance and expand regional growth.

  • NWPB Executive Committee as of February 2026

    Watermelon Board Elects New Leadership Including First All-Female Executive Officer Team

    The National Watermelon Promotion Board (NWPB) marked a milestone moment for the organization and the watermelon industry during its Spring 2026 Board Meeting, electing all-female executive officers for the first time in its history.

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    Research Reveals Growing Interest in Watermelon on U.S. Restaurant Menus, According to 2025 Foodservice Study

    Winter Springs, FL – New 2025 foodservice research from the National Watermelon Promotion Board (NWPB) provides a data-driven analysis of watermelon menu trends in U.S. restaurants,…

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    NWPB Holds February 11th, 2026 Teleconference to Nominate Importers to Serve as Directors

    WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA – The National Watermelon Promotion Board (NWPB) will hold a videoconference on Wednesday, February 11th, 2026, at…

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    NWPB Holds February 11th, 2026 Teleconference to Nominate Producers and Handlers to Serve as District 1 Directors

    WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA – The National Watermelon Promotion Board (NWPB) will hold a videoconference on Wednesday, February 11th, 2026, at…

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