Melon news archive – Page 38
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Anecdotal evidence puts Plimsoll data in context
The data released by Plimsoll this week revealing that a large proportion of companies in the fresh produce sector are in rude
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ArticleKatie Price puts melons up front
Model and businesswoman Katie Price is to front a new campaign for Brazilian melons, as she hopes to raise consumption of the fruit ahead of the London 2012 Olympics beach volleyball event.
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ArticleGuadeloupe’s melons hit by ash
Not only bananas, but also melons have been affected by the falling ash on the island of Guadeloupe, limiting exports
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ArticleNew appointments for watermelon board
NWPB welcomes new officers and executive committee to coordinate research, communication and marketing of watermelons in the US
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Bitter melon gives cancer hope
Extracts of a fruit grown on tropical vines may hold the key to preventing breast cancer, according to researchers.
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ArticleFairtrade Fortnight challenges shoppers to Big Swap ahead of fruit campaign
Fairtrade Fortnight kicked off this week and is themed The Big Swap, in a push to get UK consumers to switch one of their everyday items for one carrying the Fairtrade mark. The promotional activities will encompass a range of Fairtrade products, including bananas and fresh fruit. Here, Anna Sbuttoni looks at expectations for the promotional fortnight and for the ethical movement as a whole
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When it comes to produce, it’s all in the presentation
Seemingly shackled with a love/hate consumer relationship, there are few vegetables that evoke more emotion than Brussels
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ArticleUS melon demand slides off course
Wintery weather conditions and consumers on tight budgets are curbing demand, causing concern for supply giant Honduras
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ArticleAsda creates 6,000 jobs despite plight
Asda is to give its staff £26 million in bonuses, despite the supermarket suffering its worst sales for two years.
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ArticleFlorette invests in fruit TV campaign
Prepared produce brand Florette has made a massive £3 million investment in a TV ad campaign for its prepared fruit lines, set to go live next week.
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ArticleIsraeli melons in early start
Israeli exporter Agrexco has announced it is kicking off its melon season early thanks to favourable weather conditions.
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New Brazilian growers' group launched
The new Brazilian association for growers and exporters, Brazil Fresh Produce (BFP), was officially launched at Fruit Logistica.
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ArticleAgrexco presents melon export offering
Group set to begin export season for its melons, with shipments to key European markets expected to run through until May
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Former Keelings man unveils Vidafresh
Former Keelings (UK) Ltd and Janic (Import-Export) Ltd managing mirector Terry Watts introduced his new venture to the industry at Fruit Logistica last week.
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ArticleMonsanto signs up for new research centre
Seed breeder Monsanto has signed up as an early tenant of a new research station opening in North Carolina.
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ArticleTotal Exotics in Fairtrade world first
Total Exotics has formally partnered with producer group Asoproagroin to supply the world’s first-ever Fairtrade sweet potatoes.
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ArticleFyffes encompasses melons at Coventry
Fyffes is to extend its work at the company’s new ripening facility in Coventry to encompass melons, following initial success at the site.
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ArticleImport regulation causes industry consternation
A new regulation affecting produce imports has angered the trade amid allegations of government hypocrisy over cutting red tape.
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Fairtrade moves forward as category shows resistance
The rise of Fairtrade has been one of the biggest success stories in the produce industry in the last two decades. With the recent addition of melons to the Fairtrade offer, coupled with the category’s strength in the face of the recession and an impressive line-up at its conference, 2009 was a positive year for the Fairtrade Foundation. Alex Lawson caught up with executive director Harriet Lamb to find out more
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ArticleMexico needs to diversify its export offer
As Mexico assumes its role as partner country at Fruit Logistica next week, John Giles, divisional director of Promar International, outlines why it is key for the Central American country to seek alternative export avenues