Melon news archive – Page 15
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ArticlePrice drop can’t halt decline
In France, falling prices of fruit and vegetables this summer have failed to arrest the continuing slide in consumption
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ArticleFresh cut flourishes as exotics enter
The prepared fruit market continues to grow, driven by healthy eating, the addition of exotics and a trend for seasonal ranging
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ArticleRK Growers building sales to Asia
Italian fresh produce marketer sees strong growth trend in the region following the opening of its new office in Hong Kong
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ArticleKing Ocean and Crowley expand Everglades services
New direct service will cut journey times from Central America by at least a day
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ArticleFPJ Big 50 Products 2017: 21-25
Avocados, beans, melons, cauliflower and cherries analysed and ranked for retail sales in 2017
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ArticleMelons on menu at McDonald’s
In France, McDonald’s is sourcing melons from Haut-Poitou for its summer menu, prepared and packed by Florette Food Service
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Article'You cannot be serious'
Patoka looks at the growing trend for Wimbledon-related fresh produce promotions
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ArticleCarrefour goes Superlocal in Provence
The French retailer is highlighting the know-how of local producers and the particular soil of Provence as it builds up its Superlocal range
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ArticleQatar looking stable despite ban
The tiny Gulf nation may be highly reliant on food imports, not least via its border with Saudi Arabia, but multiple alternatives are keeping shelves full
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ArticleTesco launches 100 per cent fruit lolly
Watermelon ice lolly said to be a first, as fruit and salad fly off the shelves during the June heatwave
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ArticleDel Monte reveals Middle East expansion plan
The Middle East region is a fast moving market and Fresh Del Monte is intensifying its efforts to adapt and anticipate changes
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ArticleDFI partners with Hazel Tech
Melon grower-marketer aims to extend the shelf-life of its products through technology tie-up
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ArticleMeloro: golden opportunity for melon market
Valfrutta says it can bring new value to the business with the addition of a new yellow melon variety to its branded range
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ArticleAudio: Shanghai opens doors to local produce
Kurt Huang explains how high-end local growers are selling more of their produce through Shanghai's Huizhan fruit market
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ArticleTropicals weather the storms
Adverse conditions have created supply shortages and price rises in certain products but double-digit sales growth continues
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ArticleFyffes suspended from Ethical Trade Initiative
Banana giant has been suspended from the ETI following an investigation into workers’ rights in Central America
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ArticleAnecoop marks Bouquet’s 25th anniversary
The Spanish company’s pioneering variety has helped make the group Europe’s leading supplier of seedless watermelons
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ArticleICA expands laser branding into melon and squash
Positive consumer reaction has prompted ICA to make laser branding permanent practice on some organic products
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ArticleUAE ban has multiple effects
The UAE recently announced a ban on certain products from several Middle Eastern countries, impacting growers in Oman, Jordan and back home in the UAE
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ArticleKay Bee trials mangoes Down Under
The Indian produce grower-shipper is trialling Alphonso mango exports to Australia this season