Melon news archive – Page 39
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English apple campaign raises new marketing ideas
This week’s English apple season relaunch must be good news for the industry, and in particular those growers who have
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ArticleInnovation struggles to get on shelf in the New Year
After a turbulent year in which the prepared fruit and vegetable category saw a slowdown for the first time, the sector has mixed feelings for the year ahead. Elizabeth O’Keefe rounds up the views
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ArticleProduce sector seeks out opportunities in shifting foodservice landscape
The foodservice landscape has changed almost beyond recognition in the last 18 months, with consumers rethinking their spending, cut-throat promotions on the high street and some of the toughest trading conditions for suppliers. However, this has given the sector the opportunity to reposition itself. So what can suppliers and operators expect from 2010? Anna Sbuttoni reports
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FPC slams Food Standards Agency guidance
The Fresh Produce Consortium (FPC) has warned that the Food Standards Agency’s (FSA) guidance on increased controls on so-called “high-risk” imports of certain fresh produce is belated and inadequate.
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ArticleGrape sector battles source-switch struggle
What had been a fairly docile market sprang to life in the last quarter, as a severe shortage in Brazilian product caused major headaches for UK importers and triggered a swift turn towards sources in Africa. Alex Lawson reports
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ArticleFirst Fairtrade melons hit UK
The first-ever Fairtrade melons reached UK supermarkets at the end of December, supplied by COODAP in Brazil
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ArticleAsda and Morrisons sell Fairtrade melons
Asda and Morrisons have begun selling the world’s first Fairtrade melons in a groundbreaking advance for the premium category.
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ArticleNunhems celebrates with Fiola feast
The multinational seed company held a special convention recently to mark the quartercentenary of its Fiola melon variety
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Seasonality greetings
Father Christmases of various shapes and sizes are beginning to make their annual appearance everywhere, hanging from lamp
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ArticleGlasgow galvanised
Glasgow’s wholesale market is set for a £6.5 million revamp next year to reinforce its position at the heart of fresh produce trade in Scotland and give tenants a platform on which to build their businesses. At the centre of the country’s second city, the traders are waiting to see what will come of the much-needed makeover and are gearing up to make the most of the long-term opportunities coming their way. Anna Sbuttoni reports
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Madderson reflects on shipping career
Brian Madderson retired as managing director of Port of Dover shipping specialist George Hammond at the end of October. On November 1, he launched himself into a consultancy role for the firm and a brand-new position as chairman of the UK Independent Petrol Retailers’ Association. He spoke to Laura Gould about his 20 years in the business
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FPC fears untimely import regulation
Increased controls on “high risk” imports of certain fresh produce will not provide additional protection for consumers and will impose additional costs and bureaucracy on importers, according to the Fresh Produce Consortium (FPC).
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ArticleMorocco in growth mode
When the Moroccan government unveiled ambitious plans last month to double the country’s agricultural output by 2020, the move was clearly indicative of an industry that has secured a strong following in export markets and carved a niche for itself as a key source of fresh produce during the winter months. Laura Gould reports
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ArticleTimco Worldwide in salmonella scare
Group recalls cases of seedless watermelons because of potential salmonella contamination
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Innovation aplenty to bridge Halloween-Christmas gap
I suppose it all started with sweetcorn cobs, but it seems that twin packs are coming into fashion. Tesco has come up with a
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ArticleMoroccans unveil huge agriculture plans
The Moroccan agriculture industry has unveiled plans to double its production by 2020, tripling its export capacity in the process. .
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Sterling's weakness hits Murcia's growers
The weakness of sterling has had a major impact on Spanish grower-exporters in the region of Murcia this past season.
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ArticleDel Monte whole Cantaloupe recalled
Northern California retailer Raley’s has removed the fresh melon line from its shelves due to suspected salmonella contamination
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ArticleMixed feelings over recession from prepared category
The last 18 months have given the prepared sector a much-needed reality check and it is now finally showing signs of coming out the other side of the recession fitter and healthier. Innovation is starting to seep through, however, prepared fruit remains the poor relation. Elizabeth O’Keefe reports
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Marco gears up for National Fruit Show
Fruit packhouse profitability experts Marco will turn the spotlight on their comprehensive range of Sammo Group top fruit graders, packers and palletisers at this year’s National Fruit Show.