Melon news archive – Page 24
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New Delhi warning for melons
Fears that virus could spread to melon production in Almeria and Murcia
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Fruttital's produce hub moves to Verona
Company will no longer handle fresh produce at its historic Albenga site, leaving behind only sales and admin staff
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Syngenta sells US fresh produce arm
Dulcinea Farms is sold to international grower Pacific Trellis though Syngenta retains supply agreement for melon seeds
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Hillfresh turns to Guatemala
Group is expecting the first Cantaloupe melon shipments to arrive in week 50 from Guatemala
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CA gears up for new melon campaign
An early exit from Brazil will leave the market clear for the first arrivals from Honduras and Costa Rica
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Dole, Marlene and Valfrutta form club
New Masters of Fruit project will see hundreds of greengrocers across Italy take part in a major new marketing effort
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Del Monte extends Port of Hueneme deal
California port agrees new fresh produce handling agreement with Del Monte for additional five-year period
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Japanese farmer grows heart-shaped watermelon
After several years of research, farmer Hiroichi Kimura has succeeded in cultivating a world-first product
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Britain’s melon opportunity
British producers insist the development of home-grown melons is not just a fad but a real commercial opportunity, writes Chloe Ryan
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Newmafruit set to sell UK melons
Top-fruit producer secures trial listings in multiples for UK-grown melon crop
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F&K signs new sourcing contracts
Deals have been inked with mainly independent growers in Chile, Costa Rica and Panama to source produce range from topfruit to tropicals
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Storms decimate Italian fruit crops
High winds and hailstorms have reportedly destroyed entire production of melons, pears and other fruits in area near Parma
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Analyst: Ecuador puts US deal at risk
Support for US intelligence whistleblower Edward Snowden could potentially jeopardise free trade agreement
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Facebook users flock to Isla Bonita
Spanish marketer Eurobanan marks major milestone reflecting tropical fruit brand's strong connection with consumers
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Swiss keep buying more Fairtrade fruit
Consumers in Switzerland spent considerably more on Fairtrade-certified exotic fruit and fresh convenience products in 2012
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Myanmar begins fruit shipments to Singapore
As the country endeavours to expand into new export markets, mango and watermelon shipments commence
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Agrícola Famosa acquires melon land
Brazil’s leading melon supplier will now offer fruit during March, April and May in addition to its usual winter supply
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Italian melon season under serious threat
Production around Mantua likely to be delayed by one month, raising fears of a subsequent supply glut and low returns
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Greenhouse melons kick off in Murcia
The Spanish region has been hit by cold weather and heavy rainfall, but forecasts for the melon season remain positive
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Soldive starts Senegal melon harvest
The French melon producer has kicked off its season in the West African country