Melon news archive – Page 16
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Kay Bee trials mangoes Down Under
The Indian produce grower-shipper is trialling Alphonso mango exports to Australia this season
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Waitrose launches GYO cucamelons
Cucumber-flavoured mini watermelons have launched as part of premium retailer's outdoor plants range
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UAE introduces ban on various imports
The UAE has announced a ban starting next month on imports of certain products from Egypt, Oman, Jordan, Lebanon and Yemen over residue concerns
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Production soars in parts of Africa
The last decade or so has seen an explosion in production of fruit and vegetables from French-speaking African countries including Senegal and Côte d’Ivoire
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Orsero returns to form and targets expansion
Italian group set to grow non-banana business with possible entry into fresh-cut and dried categories following public listing
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Double-digit growth for Anecoop
Strong sales, new members and rising production in key product lines reflect another successful year for Spanish group
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New managing director at Vidafresh
Commercial director Scott Davies will take over from Terry Watts who remains in the business as CEO
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Melon shortage on the horizon
High prices on peppers have led Spanish growers to extend the season and delay the switchover to melon leading to potential gap
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Fyffes to launch Central America grad placements
Irish fruit supplier is looking for graduates to do two-year placements, which include experience on fruit farms in Central America
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Mexican melons seek successful season
Super Starr honeydew melons from Mexico are ready to ship to North America and Japan
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Variety is key for Israeli melons
Since disease resistance has become the norm for melon breeders, Israeli companies are looking to create differences in terms of size, taste, colour and shape
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Exporters set out their stall in London
TradexFirm International’s annual trade mission attracted importers and distributors from across the UK
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Aussie melon levy introduced
A new research and development levy for Australia’s melon growers aims to strengthen the industry
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New deal offers The Greenery fresh start
Following several years of restructuring, the Dutch produce marketer has secured new financial backing
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Fyffes ripe for €751m takeover
Irish distributor is recommending that its shareholders approve buyout from Japanese banana giant looking to expand into new markets
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Brazil greenlights watermelon tech
SmartFresh post-harvest technology from AgroFresh approved for use on watermelons in Brazil
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Fyffes' business ripe for further expansion
Having bought into North American mushrooms this year, the Irish multinational is ready to buy again
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Veggie yoghurt and watermelon juice set to take off
Waitrose trends report charts the risers and fallers in the nation’s dining habits as food becomes ‘today’s hottest currency’
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GF Group set to go public as Orsero
Company will be listed on stock exchange in early 2017, although current owners are expected to retain shareholding
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Mello watermelon seeds arrive at Holland & Barrett
Watermelon seeds set to hit high street after melon drinks producer secures listing at almost 600 Holland & Barrett stores