Melon news archive – Page 15
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Zespri avoids fraud charge
New Zealand's SFO has closed its four-year investigation into the dual-invoicing that led to convictions in China
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Spain's dependence on imports rises
Kiwifruit, pineapples, avocados and tomatoes are some of the key products brought into the country
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Interview: A view from the US
Don Cameron, general manager of Californian produce grower Terranova Ranch on climate change, Trump and a pioneering flooding technique
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PrepWorld enters Spanish fresh-cut market
Former Del Monte general manager Pepe Morant will take charge of PrepWorld Spain, based in Valencia
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A Rei of sunshine
Hillfresh has signed a northern European exclusivity contract for Rei melons from Brazilian grower Itaueira
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Asda hails record British watermelon crop
Supplier Watts Farms uses polytunnels to grow 1,000 watermelons in a climate that would normally be unsuitable
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Price drop can’t halt decline
In France, falling prices of fruit and vegetables this summer have failed to arrest the continuing slide in consumption
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Fresh cut flourishes as exotics enter
The prepared fruit market continues to grow, driven by healthy eating, the addition of exotics and a trend for seasonal ranging
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RK Growers building sales to Asia
Italian fresh produce marketer sees strong growth trend in the region following the opening of its new office in Hong Kong
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King Ocean and Crowley expand Everglades services
New direct service will cut journey times from Central America by at least a day
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FPJ Big 50 Products 2017: 21-25
Avocados, beans, melons, cauliflower and cherries analysed and ranked for retail sales in 2017
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Melons on menu at McDonald’s
In France, McDonald’s is sourcing melons from Haut-Poitou for its summer menu, prepared and packed by Florette Food Service
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'You cannot be serious'
Patoka looks at the growing trend for Wimbledon-related fresh produce promotions
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Carrefour goes Superlocal in Provence
The French retailer is highlighting the know-how of local producers and the particular soil of Provence as it builds up its Superlocal range
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Qatar looking stable despite ban
The tiny Gulf nation may be highly reliant on food imports, not least via its border with Saudi Arabia, but multiple alternatives are keeping shelves full
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Tesco launches 100 per cent fruit lolly
Watermelon ice lolly said to be a first, as fruit and salad fly off the shelves during the June heatwave
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Del Monte reveals Middle East expansion plan
The Middle East region is a fast moving market and Fresh Del Monte is intensifying its efforts to adapt and anticipate changes
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DFI partners with Hazel Tech
Melon grower-marketer aims to extend the shelf-life of its products through technology tie-up
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Meloro: golden opportunity for melon market
Valfrutta says it can bring new value to the business with the addition of a new yellow melon variety to its branded range