Melon news archive – Page 27
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ArticleBritain’s melon opportunity
British producers insist the development of home-grown melons is not just a fad but a real commercial opportunity, writes Chloe Ryan
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ArticleNewmafruit set to sell UK melons
Top-fruit producer secures trial listings in multiples for UK-grown melon crop
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ArticleF&K signs new sourcing contracts
Deals have been inked with mainly independent growers in Chile, Costa Rica and Panama to source produce range from topfruit to tropicals
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ArticleStorms decimate Italian fruit crops
High winds and hailstorms have reportedly destroyed entire production of melons, pears and other fruits in area near Parma
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ArticleAnalyst: Ecuador puts US deal at risk
Support for US intelligence whistleblower Edward Snowden could potentially jeopardise free trade agreement
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ArticleFacebook users flock to Isla Bonita
Spanish marketer Eurobanan marks major milestone reflecting tropical fruit brand's strong connection with consumers
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ArticleSwiss keep buying more Fairtrade fruit
Consumers in Switzerland spent considerably more on Fairtrade-certified exotic fruit and fresh convenience products in 2012
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ArticleMyanmar begins fruit shipments to Singapore
As the country endeavours to expand into new export markets, mango and watermelon shipments commence
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Agrícola Famosa acquires melon land
Brazil’s leading melon supplier will now offer fruit during March, April and May in addition to its usual winter supply
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ArticleItalian melon season under serious threat
Production around Mantua likely to be delayed by one month, raising fears of a subsequent supply glut and low returns
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ArticleGreenhouse melons kick off in Murcia
The Spanish region has been hit by cold weather and heavy rainfall, but forecasts for the melon season remain positive
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ArticleSoldive starts Senegal melon harvest
The French melon producer has kicked off its season in the West African country
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ArticleGuadeloupe PGI melons get first outing
The first campaign for Guadeloupe's PGI-certified melons is underway, with French minister Victorin Lurel attending the launch at Rungis
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ArticleNunhems celebrates Amaregal anniversary
Melon variety has been available for five years, setting a "new standard for Galia quality"
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ArticleScientists map watermelon genome
Watermelon breeding developments set to accelerate as scientists publish the fruit’s genome sequence
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ArticleCentral American melon supply falls
Supermarkets facing potential shortage of supply this season following downturn in production in Costa Rica and Honduras
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ArticleAyco demonstrates social conscience
Group celebrates strong start to melon season by contributing computer equipment to two schools in Guatemala
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ArticleCrooks leaves Mack grape role
Mack Multiples, part of the Fresca Group, has announced that Janina Dowding has taken on responsibility for the company’s grape business from Dan Crooks, who is leaving the role after 13 years.
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Don’t judge fruit and veg by its cover
Some labels, it seems, have more success than others. Lidl is highlighting its Lincs-sourced broccoli heads at 69p, with the
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ArticleWatermelon cartel probe threatened
Investigation by Hungary's competition authorities may come to a grinding halt if proposed law change is approved