Melon news archive – Page 25
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ArticleItalian 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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ArticleGreenhouse 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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ArticleSoldive starts Senegal melon harvest
The French melon producer has kicked off its season in the West African country
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ArticleGuadeloupe PGI melons get first outing
The first campaign for Guadeloupe's PGI-certified melons is underway, with French minister Victorin Lurel attending the launch at Rungis
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ArticleNunhems celebrates Amaregal anniversary
Melon variety has been available for five years, setting a "new standard for Galia quality"
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ArticleScientists map watermelon genome
Watermelon breeding developments set to accelerate as scientists publish the fruit’s genome sequence
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ArticleCentral American melon supply falls
Supermarkets facing potential shortage of supply this season following downturn in production in Costa Rica and Honduras
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ArticleAyco demonstrates social conscience
Group celebrates strong start to melon season by contributing computer equipment to two schools in Guatemala
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ArticleCrooks leaves Mack grape role
Mack Multiples, part of the Fresca Group, has announced that Janina Dowding has taken on responsibility for the company’s grape business from Dan Crooks, who is leaving the role after 13 years.
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Don’t judge fruit and veg by its cover
Some labels, it seems, have more success than others. Lidl is highlighting its Lincs-sourced broccoli heads at 69p, with the
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ArticleWatermelon cartel probe threatened
Investigation by Hungary's competition authorities may come to a grinding halt if proposed law change is approved
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ArticlePositive outlook for Honduran melons
Improved production practices look set to boost melon volume and prices for Honduras this season
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ArticleMelon first for Fresh
Leading producer Keelings Fresh International has harvested the first of its trial Cantaloupe melons from its Evesham nursery.
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French unveil purchasing stats
The French government prices and market monitoring agency FranceAgriMer last week released a review of the fresh produce market from Christmas 2011 to August 2012.
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ArticleOpen all hours
The traditional greengrocer is a rarity these days, but a new breed of independent fresh produce seller is breathing new life into the sector, reports Samantha Lyster
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ArticleMacfrut hosts melon meeting
Players from the melon sectors in France, Spain, Italy and Morocco will meet at Macfrut in Italy to discuss key issues
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ArticleFyffes continues to build melon imports
Irish firm's melon import business into the US said to be performing well as company reviews first-half performance
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ArticleFyffes seeks price increases
Ireland-based fruit supplier Fyffes has stated it will continue to increase its selling prices "in all markets" as it seeks to reduce the impact of what it described as adverse exchange rate movements and the higher cost of both fuel and fruit itself, Eurofruit reports.
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New melon gifts from Clause
Seed breeder HM-Clause showcased a range of new melon varieties at a special event at its research station in Murcia recently.
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ArticleTunisian summer fruit exports rise
The North African country has seen an increase in its summer fruit exports this year, with Libya the main destination