Melon news archive – Page 43
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ArticleVan Groningen & Sons turns to HarvestMark
The group will use the traceability system on watermelons during the 2009 season
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ArticleBred for success
The seed breeding sector has enjoyed busy and exciting times in recent years, with a host of new fruit and vegetable varieties launched on to the market. With more plans in the pipeline for 2009, Doris Lee Butterworth talks to leading players to find out more.
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ArticleMelon oversupply predicted for spring
A prolonged rainy season in Central America could lead to an oversupply of melons in March as growers work to make up the shortfall
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ArticleCaribbean melon thrives in market
Caribbean has become the most important variety in leading cantaloupe melon-producing countries such as Honduras, Guatemala, Costa Rica and Brazil - a mere four years after initial tests.
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ArticleRijk Zwaan hails Caribbean success
The group has lauded the development of its Caribbean melon variety just four years after initial testing
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ArticleSpain proclaimed 'world leader' in produce exports
Spain is the world's leading exporter of fruit and vegetables and one of the biggest producers, according to research from Spanish body Fepex.
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ArticleHMI prosecutes Food City (Stourbridge)
Horticultural Marketing Inspections (HMI), part of the Rural Payments Agency (RPA), has successfully prosecuted Food City (Stourbridge) Limited for displaying and selling sub-standard and incorrectly labelled fresh fruit and vegetables.
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ArticleMight of Morocco
Over the last few years, Morocco has worked hard to secure its reputation in the hearts and minds of UK importers as a reliable source of high-quality fruit and vegetables in the winter months - and this season will be no exception, as Laura Gould finds out
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Public will be tough to win over
I experienced a distinct feeling of déjà vu while following the escapades of Sainsbury’s, which hit upon the idea of
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ArticleUpdate: Dole suspends melon deal
Following difficulties last season, Dole has revealed it will not import fresh melons for distribution in either Germany or the Benelux region during the coming year
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ArticleDole Germany suspends melon deal
Following a difficult campaign last season, Dole Germany says it will not import and distribute fresh melons during the coming year
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ArticleCMR Group opens new subsidiary in Brazil
Spanish fresh produce group opens new Brazilian subsidiary to supply Cosarica-branded melons and watermelons to Europe
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ArticleCentral American Produce reveals expansion plans
The group is moving to a new facility, and is looking to increase long-term import volumes of melons and mangoes
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Idyl scoops flavour award
Franco-Moroccan company Idyl has earned the Saveur de l’Année (Flavour of the Year) label for its cocktail tomatoes and melons again in 2009.
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ArticleIdyl gains quality recognition
Idyl, the southern France-based producer, retains Saveur de l’Année status for its cocktail tomatoes and Charentais melons
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ArticleCanaries out of tune
Exporters are in a reflective mood as the first loads of Canary Islands tomatoes begin landing on UK shores. Having endured four difficult seasons, it is make or break time for some growers. Doris Lee Butterworth speaks to leading producers and exporters to see what lies in store.
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Retailers take definitions of taste to whole new level
Flavour is one of the most difficult thing to describe, as everyone has their own idea of what sweet and sour means. For this
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ArticleFirst half growth for Spain's melon exports
Fepex has announced that volumes of exported melons from the country grew significantly during the first six months of 2008
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Azura tomatoes on way to UK
Franco-Moroccan salad producer Azura Group will start exporting its production to the UK this week.
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Nunhems unites watermelon experts
Valencia saw experts from the watermelon supply chain come together for Nunhems’ first International Watermelon Conference