Melon news archive – Page 50
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ArticleDover commits to fruitful future
As reported in this week’s news section, George Hammond has signed a groundbreaking 10-year lease with the Dover Harbour Board (DHB) to secure its tenure at the Dover Cargo Terminal (DCT) until 2017. It represents a huge show of confidence in the long-term future of the Kentish port as a fresh produce logistics powerhouse, George Hammond’s Brian Madderson tells Tommy Leighton.
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Costeña has it covered
The Costa Rica melon grower that detected salmonella in cantaloupes destined for the US market, forcing a recall by marketer Dole Fresh Fruit Co, has branded the incident an accident and insists the correct procedures are in place to ensure it does not happen again.
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ArticleIP hip hooray for Asda
Having a say in retail pricing and promotions in stores would be a dream for most fresh produce suppliers. However, at International Produce, which supplies exclusively to Asda, it forms just part of its responsibility under a revolutionary approach to category management. Emma Twyning reports.
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ArticleStePac stays in tune
Modified atmosphere and modified humidity packaging specialist StePac held a four-day seminar at its headquarters in Tefen, Israel, last week. After a three-day end-of-year review and planning meeting, the final day of the meeting featured a seminar to which overseas customers and several of StePac’s strategic partners were invited. So was Tommy Leighton and he charts the progress of the company that is spreading its Xtend® brand around the fresh produce world.
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ArticleChiquita cashes in on convenience drive
Chiquita is launching a number of new products, including a smoothie available in three different flavours, and ready-to-eat snacks including pineapple, melon and fruit salad.
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ArticleMelon gaps open up
Melon supplies are running tight as dovetailing this season between the end of Brazilian supplies and the beginning of fruit from Costa Rica runs into trouble.
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ArticleFreeze good for stonefruit
Extremely cold weather in western North America last week is benefiting deciduous fruit crops, while storms in the Atlantic have been disrupting shipments from Central America.
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ArticleThe year that was 2006 - September
Over the course of 2006, freshinfo has delivered international news with a UK produce industry focus right to your desk. Click here to review the top stories from September.
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ArticleThe year that was 2006 - August
Over the course of 2006, freshinfo has delivered international news with a UK produce industry focus right to your desk. Click here to review the top stories from August.
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ArticleIsreal capitalises on health boom
The israeli fresh produce industry is hoping to capitalise on the increasing trend for “functional foods” with the development of several new fruit and vegetable varieties.
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Colourful hopes for the New Year
As is the custom with trade publications these days, the FPJ shuts up shop over Christmas, so this will be my last column of
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ArticleFyffes de-merger gains approval
The proposed de-merger of fresh produce giant Fyffes was approved by shareholders at an extraordinary general meeting in Dublin this week (Tuesday).
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We’ve moved on a bit since the stone age - apparently
It seems as long ago as the Stone Age when independent greengrocers used to sell potatoes - with the exception of Jersey Royal
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ArticleA break from tradition
Moroccan fresh produce exporters are gunning for growth this season, particularly in some of their emerging product areas. Doris Lee Butterworth finds out what’s in store.
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US firm resumes distribution after scare
Krisp-Pak Co, the Norfolk, US, firm that was forced to recall all cut melon and grapes from the market late last week, resumed cutting and distributing fruit on Wednesday.
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ArticleIsrael’s opulence
From sweet potatoes to avocados, figs, Medjoul dates, mango and pitahaya, leading Israeli exporter Agrexco is sending a vibrant array of products to the UK this winter. Anna Sbuttoni reports from Israel.
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ArticleSpania Fresh stays in focus
The Canary Islands has not had an easy time of late. But one company that is determined to show its commitment is Spania Fresh Canarias SL. Doris Lee Butterworth reports.
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ArticleSpain’s salad hopes
As the first supplies of Spanish salads trickle through to the UK, growers are generally optimistic about the impending season. However, with last year’s cold temperatures still on the minds of many, overcoming the changeable weather is the sector’s major challenge. Emma Twyning reports.
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ArticleFyffes announces surprise de-merger
Fyffes has announced it plans to de-merge its general produce and distribution business into a new business separate from its banana, pineapple and melon operation.
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ArticleReal concern underpins Brazilian plans
Brazil is famous for its juicy melons, but a strong Brazilian currency has led to repercussions for the industry. Doris Lee Butterworth spoke to leading producers and UK importers to find out what’s in store for the 2006/07 campaign.