Melon news archive – Page 33
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ArticleHortyfruta hails success of promotions
Spanish association says presence at German and UK events has helped repair image of country’s fresh produce
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Consumers' varying tastes give hope to varietal NPD
The days are past when British consumers could be called conservative. Both the Sunday lunch and a full English breakfast may
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ArticleProexport calls for EU-wide PR campaign
Spanish association urges European Commission to tackle falling consumption levels
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ArticleSpanish demand EU-wide promotions
Associations say major promotional campaigns are needed immediately to restore image of Spanish fruits and vegetables
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ArticleDates announced for Latin melon event
Latin America’s annual melon and watermelon congress will take place this summer in Honduras – one of the region’s biggest suppliers
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ArticleItalian fruit shapes up well for summer
The Italian summer fruit offer is coming onto the market, with stonefruit leading the way towards the end of May. Italy’s quality is unquestionable, but with competition from other sources will the country continue to hold its own this summer? Elizabeth O’Keefe reports
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Hispa strikes a deal with Staay
Dutch firms Hispa Fruit and Staay Food Group have reached a deal whereby Staay is taking over 70 per cent of the shares in Hispa Fruit.
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Good season forecast for Murcian melons
Favourable weather has led to expectations of very strong campaign in south-eastern Spanish region
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ArticleAsda employs new melon technology
Asda is the first UK retailer to use a new technology to enhance the quality and freshness of its Galia and Cantaloupe melons imported from South and Central America.
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ArticleFresh export push for Spain’s Fashion
At launch of 2011 season, backers of Spanish watermelon brand reveal aim to increase sales in export markets
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ArticleExploding watermelons hit China
Watermelons in eastern China are exploding due to chemical overuse, reports the Associated Press
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ArticleAsda adopts new melon technology
Walmart-owned retailer rolls out FFT's ethylene removal system on imported Galia and Cantaloupe from Latin America
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ArticleA slice of promise
European melons are all set for their season and growers and suppliers are hoping for improved returns as the sunshine picks up demand. Anna Sbuttoni reports
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Retailers mark summertime with a fresh approach
As summer choices come into their own, Tesco seems to have been the first to try out a new soft fruit on its customers, with
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Agricola Famosa opens in Senegal
Brazilian melon grower Agricola Famosa has expanded into Senegal with the creation of Agricola Famosa Senegal on 11 April.
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Retailers make the most of their points of difference
I get the feeling that simple descriptions to encourage the public to buy such as “sweet” or “juicy”
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ArticleAndalusian melons hit shelves
Melons and watermelons from the Spanish region of Andalusia will be the first European crops to arrive on the market this week.
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ArticleMack invests in British to boost domestic production
Supermarket supplier Mack has announced a major plan of investment in the UK soft-fruit, stonefruit and exotic fruit sectors as it looks to reinvigorate its reputation as a leading supplier of home-grown produce.
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ArticleSeason’s first Spanish melons arrive
Despite a declining production area, Andalusian melon and watermelon growers confident of strong campaign
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Brazilian giant invests in Senegal
Brazilian melon grower Agricola Famosa has expanded into Senegal with the creation of Agricola Famosa Senegal on 11 April.