Sweet Aliki Quality
Each shipment is personally inspected
Family run since 1973
The leading supplier in the UK
C & M Watermelon Imports Ltd is a family business founded by Chris “Melon Man” Charalambides. From the outset, in 1973, Chris has been regarded as the leading supplier of watermelons in the UK. Chris’ strength lies in the fact that he continues to source the best watermelons, at the best quality, at the largest volume, at the most competitive prices from across Europe, Africa and Asia.
Founder
Chris “Melon Man” Charalambides
Unique amongst his competitors, Chris’s vast experience and exclusive contacts ensures the highest quality crop year-after-year. Crucially, he takes a direct and active involvement in the planting, growing and cutting of the watermelons keeping an ever watchful eye for the quality that is his signature.
Meet Aliki
Over 20 years of experience
While Chris is in the fields, watching over the watermelons, the London office is led by his daughter Aliki. She has been in partnership with her father for over 20 years and ensures that the UK market is stocked with watermelons throughout the season. Aliki is assisted by her experienced and friendly team.
Wine Grapes
Uva da Vino
Chris Charalambides started importing wine grapes from Italy over 30 years ago. As he slowly started to work with the Italian community in London he became partners with Giuliano Grasso. Together they established themselves in the Italian and Portuguese community and became the leading importers of wine grapes in the UK.
From Across Europe and Beyond
Only the finest watermelons
C&M Watermelon Imports Ltd are the No.1 specialists in Greek watermelons. The watermelons are sourced from all over Greece with a particular focus on the Peloponnese region. Watermelon is one of the most important exported fruits in Greece. This is because of its excellent quality. Other countries include: Bulgaria, Cyprus, North Macedonia, Hungary, Italy, Tunisia, Morocco, Spain and Turkey.
Latest Blog Posts
The Key Growth Stages of Watermelons
The human race has cultivated watermelons for thousands of years. Originally they were native to southwest Africa, but are now grown in hot climates all over the world. But how do they...
The Lowdown on Where C & M Watermelons’ Wine Grapes Come From
C & M Watermelon Imports Ltd’s wine grapes come from four areas of Italy – Abruzzo, Puglia, Bari and Sicily. Here we look at the areas in a little more detail and why they provide some of...
Why Italy has the Perfect Grape-Growing Climate
Every year, the weather brings its own challenges for vineyard owners; however, in Italy they have less to worry about than most, as the country has been producing high-quality wines for...
Key Differences Between Red and White Wine
Even though wine consumption in the UK has increased markedly over recent years, some recent studies have suggested that more than half of us can’t tell the difference between wines made...
The Best Foods to Pair with Sangiovese and Montepulciano Wines
Two of the most common types of Italian wine are Sangiovese and Montepulciano – and, just like everything that comes out of the country’s vineyards, the wines made with these grapes are...
Interesting Facts about the Italian Wine Industry
As well as being one of the leading names the UK's watermelon industry, C & M Watermelon Imports Limited are also one of the top Italian wine grape importers in the UK, and are based in...
A Delicious Watermelon Recipe to Try Out
Watermelon is one of the most versatile fruits around. Not only can it be used as a refreshing drink – essential on hot summer days – but it can also form the centrepiece of a number of...
Hollow Heart Watermelons – Are They OK to Eat
Watermelons are among the most tempting of fruits to eat and drink, particularly in the height of the summer. However, sometimes they don’t look quite so enticing. Here at C & M...
Top Storage Tips for Your Watermelons
Most fresh fruit lasts longer in the fridge, so, if you aren’t going to eat it immediately, it makes sense to chill it. However, this isn’t the case for watermelons, even if the idea of...
Five Key Health Benefits of Watermelons
Most people think of watermelons as a juicy fruit which is ideal for eating – or drinking – in the hot summer months. But, did you know that it has a lot of hidden health benefits as well?...