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Seed company holds second edition of its Water&Melon Show in El Ejido
Italian cooperative extends reach across country with incorporation of Imola-based supplier
The province’s watermelon production is set to increase slightly in 2025
Abrafrutas president Guilherme Coelho updates Fruitnet on potential trade breakthroughs in Asia and Europe
Agreement offers respite to troubled conglomerate and T&G Global owner, with capital injection and loan extension to end of 2028
Fruitnet’s flagship tropicals event comes to Antwerp on 24 &25 June
Forecasts point to a 15.2 per cent fall in shipments this season
Company expects to market 60,000 tonnes of watermelons and 10,000 tonnes of melons in 2025
Service linking southern China to two Brazilian ports hailed as a boon for melon and grape exporters
Video sets out the company’s roadmap for a more efficient, sustainable model aligned to the needs of today’s consumers
The fresh produce distributor will now have access to GrubMarket’s proprietary, AI-powered software solutions
Fruitnet’s special annual publication promotes the very best of the Italian fresh produce trade to an international audience of buyers and importers
The agri-food cooperative presented results for 2023/24 at its AGM in Algemesí, with turnover and sales volumes increasing
Together they will export Rei melons to GCC countries
The Port of Barcelona’s Carles Mayol looked at the development of logistics and transport networks supporting the surge in demand for tropical fruit
Exporters turn to Puerto Rico and US and demand from France tails off
Franka talks to Chris about the extension of Aldi South Group’s ethical sourcing model into avocados, with more categories on the horizon
North Portland employees have been encouraged to submit food waste solutions for the brand to pilot
Improved connectivity will support melon exports from Senegal and Mauritania to Europe
High costs and climate change are driving many fruit and vegetable growers in Turkey to switch to wheat and corn, which are increasingly viewed as a safer option
Brazil’s sales could top US$1.8bn by 2029, according to the country’s fruit export association
Import Promotion Desk will host over 40 companies on its stand in Berlin, presenting a broad range of products and sources, including a wide assortment of melons from Brazil, Morocco and Egypt
Brazilian company resumes exports its premium yellow melon as acreage continues to grow
Company’s Piel de Sapo scoops ninth consecutive taste award while Sweetheart melon recognised for third time
The groups, which operate under the Limagrain Group umbrella, will display fresh, healthy and sustainable products in Berlin
The seed specialist will showcase products like Tatayoyo and Tropical Sunshine in Berlin, while also strengthening its partnerships
Exclusive global licensing partnership provides Syngenta with access to Apricus’ cucurbits breeding pipeline
New flavour-filled varieties were harvested two weeks early this season thanks to good weather
Label guarantees that the product reaches the consumer at its optimum point of ripeness
January-September exports climb 9 per cent in volume and 5 per cent in value, according to data processed by Fepex
Deal creates Europe’s leading supplier of melons and watermelons
Improvement in sales of certain categories helps make up for ’normalisation’ of banana prices and decline in citrus demand
Seed specialist showcases new varieties in the Cantaloupe, Galia, Piel de Sapo, yellow melon and watermelon segments
Orsero Group subsidiary completes expansion of distribution hub on north-east outskirts of Portugal’s capital
Van der Hoeven oversees construction of facility, which is set to incorporate traditional and semi-closed greenhouse technologies
Decision to impose ‘temporary restrictions’ supposedly based on phytosanitary concerns, but comes amid tension over BRICS membership