Big Flavour. Small size. Built for modern life
Candy Ball is Rijk Zwaan's reponse to shifting consumer behaviour. Weighing just 1 to 2 kilos, this mini watermelon meets the demand for healthy snacking, easy storage and reduced food waste. All without compromising on taste, texture of shelf performance.
Discover the benefits of Candy Ball
No pollinator needed
Candy Ball is a micro-seeded variety that eliminates the need for a pollinator. This increases growing efficiency and maximises usable field space.
High natural fruit setting
The varieties offer excellent fruit setting and strong uniformity, ensuring reliable performance and productivity per hectare.
Compact, not compromised
Genetically compact fruits with full flavour and firm texture. Not a downsized standard watermelon, but a purpose-bred variety with premium quality.
Meeting New Demands in Watermelon
Consumer needs are changing. Snacking is on the rise, households are getting smaller and the demand for convenience continues to grow. People are eating a wider variety of products in smaller portions, and fruit is no exception. These trends create clear opportunities for more compact produce, including watermelon. Genetically compact, full of quality
Adapting to these shifts is not just a matter of making watermelons smaller. Simply using smaller fruits of standard varieties often comes at the cost of flavour or texture. That is why Candy Ball is different. These watermelons are genetically compact, specifically bred to deliver the same or even better eating quality as traditional full sized fruit, with vibrant red flesh, a crisp bite and sweet taste.