Melon news archive – Page 3
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ArticleFirst batch seedless watermelons for IG Melons
Subsidiary of fruit importer IG International completes first harvest of Indian-grown seedless watermelons
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ArticleBASF in melon breeding acquisition
Company’s vegetable seeds business closes the acquisition of melon breeding company ASL
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ArticleBollo International joins The Natural Fruit Company
Deal creates a citrus and melon giant with an annual sales volume of around 480,000 tonnes
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ArticleHopes high at Hillfresh for 2023
The Dutch group is moving into the new year with excitement over the potential of products such as Limelon, according to managing director Hans van den Heuvel
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ArticlePlan ahead for Fruit Logistica 2023, which has something for everyone
Make sure you are fully prepared for your return to the world’s biggest and best fresh produce trade exhibition
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ArticleFyffes Honduran melon business receives social responsibility award
The company obtained a final score of 96 per cent in corporate social responsibility audit
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ArticleDaintree Fresh upgrades for export
Australian melon grower receives grant to upgrade packing facilities bolstering its export capabilities
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ArticleContinued potential for Tunisian fruits
Soaring costs, including for airfreight, are a huge challenge for Tunisia’s fruit sector, but exports to Libya are on the rise, while European expansion is in sight
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ArticleInsights aplenty at Rijk Zwaan Melon Event
Expert speakers and new varieties to take centre stage at day-long event near Bangkok on 1 November
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ArticleRijk Zwaan faces challenges head on
The Dutch group remains adaptable when facing up to key issues, with its breeding programmes focusing on disease resistance and cost-effectiveness
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ArticleBASF pushes boundaries with Green Queen artichoke
New hybrid artichoke promises reduction in food waste and significantly higher yields than standard varieties
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ArticleYear of change for Hillfresh
2022 has seen shifts in IT and logistics while the melon category has been a standout performer, the group’s Dirk van den Heuvel tells Fruitnet
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ArticleSmall increase in Spanish fresh produce imports
Imports of fruit and vegetables for the January-July period rise 1 per cent in volume
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ArticleSharp fall in Spain’s July exports
Adverse weather hits production in Spain and leads to drop in export volume and value for July
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ArticleRijk Zwaan brings ‘colourful life’ to Bangkok
Breeding company to host melon event in lead-up to Asia Fruit Logistica
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ArticleCosta Rica sets out stall as premium supplier to UK retailers
The opening of a new trade office in London signals its renewed focus on the UK market with a diverse portfolio of products
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ArticleAnecoop scoops top marketing award
Second-degree cooperative picks up AEMARK’s prize for excellence in marketing for its Bouquet campaign
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ArticleFyffes reports on Honduras melon transformation
Changes to Honduran operations benefit more than 5,000 employees and temporary workers as well as local communities
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ArticlePeaches the pick of Korean summer
Data from E-Mart shows peaches were the favourite fruit of Korean consumers during the summer months
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ArticleCasa Brasil festival gears up to celebrate Brazilian food and culture
Fortnight-long event in London will showcase the best of Brazilian produce and feature live cooking demonstrations from the likes of celebrity chef Luciana Berry