Melon news archive – Page 41
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EU Marketing Standards kick in
The new EU Marketing Standards allowing the sale of misshapen fruit and vegetables comes into force today.
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Tesco promotion pays off for Knight family
A lucky punter from Essex has scooped £250 worth of Tesco vouchers as part of a promotion organised by pineapple and melon importer Keelings (UK) Ltd with the UK’s number-one supermarket.
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Melons a hit at Taste of Spain
Andalusian melons were in full view as 13,000 visitors attended the Taste of Spain festival at Borough Market in London.
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Andalusian coalition formed
Four of the largest growers in the Spanish region of Andalusia have formed a coalition to increase their buying power and strengthen their position in the UK market.
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UK shoppers sample Andalusian products
Visitors to London’s Borough Market were given the chance to sample Andalusian melons and watermelons at a recent promotional event
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US watermelon sales holding steady
Mini watermelons accounted for the category's largest growth in sales during the 52 weeks ended 29 March 2009
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Watermelon board launches blog
The regularly updated online web log is designed to reinvigorate watermelon consumption across the US
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US watermelons to hit Japan
Following market access, US watermelons are set for a promotion in Japanese stores this August
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Melon supplies in switch-over blip
Melon prices have been running higher as Latin American supplies have wound down and Spanish growers announce a 10 per cent reduction in plantings.
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Inspectors clear salmonella scare farm
No further samples of salmonella have been discovered at an L&M south Florida cantaloupe melon farm
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Salmonella fear prompts melon recall
US-based L&M has recalled a batch of melons after produce from a supplier tested positive for salmonella
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Murcia’s melon exports set to fall
The Spanish region of Murcia will have 10 per cent fewer melons and watermelons under production this year, according to Proexport
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Tesco unveils kids' prepared range
Bakkavör has launched three new prepared fruit products in Tesco this week.
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Tesco renews banana worker efforts
Tesco is renewing its efforts to improve conditions in its banana and pineapple supply chains both into the UK and into other importing countries after consultation with NGO Banana Link.
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Greenfresh packing firm launches
A new cost-effective fruit pre-packing and distribution service is being launched this month in the Vale of Evesham, targeting producers worldwide and importers requiring a seasonal service.
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Andalusian melons reach UK
The first of 300,000 tonnes of melons and 470,000t of watermelons that are destined for the UK from Andalusia arrive in stores this week.
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Prepared sector boldly faces the recession head on
The prep-heavy catering industry has taken a hit due to the recession, but the prepared produce sector is holding its own, mainly due to continuous price promotions at the retailers. Elizabeth O’Keefe asks, how much effect is the recession having on prepared?
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Del Monte records Q1 slump
Fresh Del Monte Produce has reported worse-than-expected results, as a strong dollar and poor weather conditions contributed to a tough first quarter.
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Koppert launches micro melon
Dutch producer Koppert Cress launched a micro melon last week that originates from South America.