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- Agrícola Famosa acquires melon land>
Subscribers onlyAgrícola Famosa acquires melon land
by Gill McShane 22 April 2013 Melons
Brazil’s leading melon supplier will now offer fruit during March, April and May in addition to its usual winter supply
- Italian melon season under serious threat>
Subscribers onlyItalian melon season under serious threat
by Mike Knowles 11 April 2013 Melons
Production around Mantua likely to be delayed by one month, raising fears of a subsequent supply glut and low returns
- Greenhouse melons kick off in Murcia>
Greenhouse melons kick off in Murcia
by Tom Joyce 3 April 2013 Melons
The Spanish region has been hit by cold weather and heavy rainfall, but forecasts for the melon season remain positive
- Soldive starts Senegal melon harvest>
Soldive starts Senegal melon harvest
by Tom Joyce 26 March 2013 Melons
The French melon producer has kicked off its season in the West African country
- Guadeloupe PGI melons get first outing>
Subscribers onlyGuadeloupe PGI melons get first outing
by Tom Joyce 27 February 2013 Melons
The first campaign for Guadeloupe's PGI-certified melons is underway, with French minister Victorin Lurel attending the launch at Rungis
- Nunhems celebrates Amaregal anniversary>
Nunhems celebrates Amaregal anniversary
by Kathy Hammond 15 January 2013 Melons
Melon variety has been available for five years, setting a "new standard for Galia quality"
- Scientists map watermelon genome>
Scientists map watermelon genome
by Fruitnet.com Staff 28 November 2012 Melons
Watermelon breeding developments set to accelerate as scientists publish the fruit’s genome sequence
- Central American melon supply falls>
Subscribers onlyCentral American melon supply falls
by Maura Maxwell 27 November 2012 Melons
Supermarkets facing potential shortage of supply this season following downturn in production in Costa Rica and Honduras
- Watermelon cartel probe threatened>
Subscribers onlyWatermelon cartel probe threatened
by Mike Knowles 22 October 2012 Melons
Investigation by Hungary's competition authorities may come to a grinding halt if proposed law change is approved
- Positive outlook for Honduran melons>
Subscribers onlyPositive outlook for Honduran melons
by Gill McShane 15 October 2012 Melons
Improved production practices look set to boost melon volume and prices for Honduras this season
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As the start of the Egyptian grape season nears, exporters are confident of a successful campaign and keen to target new, growing markets
Video: Ethical trade in South Africa
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Podcast: Fruitnet.com Audio Edition
From London: Eurofruit editor Mike Knowles chats to Michael Barker of the FPJ about Kiwi punch-ups, horsemeat-ridden supply chains and some fruit export Argie bargie.
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Some of the leading authorities on the Indian industry to share latest insights into this rapidly emerging market at Bangalore event
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