Melon news archive – Page 34
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ArticleHortyfruta to debut at Taste of London
Hortyfruta, the trade association representing over 18,000 fruit and vegetable growers in Andalusia is to exhibit at this year’s Taste of London festival in June.
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ArticleWatermelon event unites industry
Delegates convene in Florida to discuss crucial topics such as exporting, food safety and retail marketing
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ArticleBrazil prepares for bumper melon crop
A record volume of melons and an earlier start is on the cards this season as production looks to return to normal
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ArticleHail hits Moroccan melons
Melon producers in Marrakesh have had to rethink their optimistic forecasts following a violent hailstorm
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ArticleSpanish melons ‘may lose market share’
Decrease in production area could open way to greater market access for exporters in Italy and north Africa
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ArticleGood times are here for prepared sector as sales soar
The prepared fresh produce business is on the up, with fruit, vegetables and salads all benefiting from an increase in trip frequency. As penetration and average price both climb, Elizabeth O’Keefe looks at why things are going right for the sector
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ArticleSlow start forecast for Spanish melons
Recent rainfall combined with low pricing in previous seasons is likely to mean a smaller later crop of melons from Almeria.
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ArticleExotics face tough time as pricing hits demand
The exotics sector is suffering from a combination of oversupply and a sales slowdown while prices continue to increase. Alex Lawson looks at the how the various lines are coping and the effects of supermarket promotions on wholesale prices
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ArticleIsraeli Galia shipping begins
Israeli marketer Agrexco has shipped the first batch of Galia melons to the European market.
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ArticleAgrexco kicks off melon campaign
Israeli marketer ships first batch of Galia melons to European market, with season running through until the end of April
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New MD in at British & Brazilian
Experienced fresh produce boss Anne Walton is to join British & Brazilian Produce (B&B) Ltd.
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ArticleF&K builds Agrolibano partnership
Dutch importer Frankort & Koning is supporting the foundation of a new hospital in Honduras in conjunction with local melon supplier Agrolibano
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ArticleDel Monte reports Q4 sales fall
Del Monte is optimistic for the year ahead despite reporting a fall in sales for the fourth quarter.
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ArticlePlaying fair
As Fairtrade Fortnight gets everyone talking about ethical shopping, Anna Sbuttoni asks what supermarket price wars mean for the brand and how sales of certified fresh produce can make a comeback after a difficult 12 months
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ArticleFrontera enters partnership and opens office
Texan melon grower and supplier reveals deal with Arizona farm and announces opening of Cincinnati sales office
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Marketing chiefs find new ways to describe produce
Retail descriptions to encourage the customer to buy have always been fascinating, and there is every indication to suggest
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ArticleMurcia makes cheap carton plea
Choosing corrugated cartons instead of returnable plastic crates to market their fresh produce would save growers in the south-eastern Spanish region of Murcia €90 million annually.
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Biofresh to showcase new Smartpallet
Biofresh will be showcasing the mark II version of its Smartpallet at Fruit Logistica. Smartpallet releases carefully
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ArticleA novel approach to home food production
Thanks to climate change and the evolution of technology, the boundaries between what can be grown in the UK and what must be imported are starting to blur. David Shapley takes a look at the development of non-native fresh produce and asks how much further plant breeding in this climate can go
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New prepared offers for consumers’ winter tastes
There’s usually something new to think about in the prepared salad section, even if it is only to wonder at the