Melon news archive – Page 26
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ArticleMelons in Moscow contain too many nitrates
Russian retailer X5 has reported that almost four in every ten melons and watermelons it is sent contain excessive levels of nitrates
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ArticleRijk Zwaan launches new yellow melon
New Yellissimo brand set to offer small, convenient product with what company describes as "extremely sweet" flesh
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ArticleThe kids are alright
According to a leading charity, English parents are not doing enough to deliver the required amount of fruit and vegetables to their children. Samantha Lyster looks at what the industry is doing to help
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ArticleContinued challenges for Brazil melons
Melon exports from Brazil are unlikely to increase this season and could decline in future campaigns as prices remain flat on the European market.
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ArticleContinued challenges for Brazil melons
Suppliers and importers are approaching the season with caution to avoid oversupplying an already depressed market
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ArticleGood weather boosts melon demand
As Europe bathes in hot summer weather towards the end of July, demand for melons has reportedly risen and is bolstering sales across the continent.
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Origins of produce are in the spotlight
More and more volume fruit packs including avocados, cherries and strawberries are arriving on the retail shelf. Initial
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ArticleGood weather boosts melon demand
Retail and wholesale prices reportedly strong across Europe as hot, sunny conditions keep consumer demand high
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ArticleAsda unveils a flurry of NPD
Asda has launched a raft of NPD across the fresh produce aisle.
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ArticleSpanish growers predict melon slump
Downturn in production forecast for later in season following high temperatures in early July which sped up ripening
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ArticleSpanish melon output falls
Growers and exporters in Murcia are forecasting a slump in melon and watermelon output.
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ArticleBudgens to stock Limelon
UK supermarket chain Budgens is to stock a new hybrid melon variety that offers a distinctive, lime-like taste.
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ArticleBudgens stocks new 'limelon' variety
Lime-flavoured melon produced in Spain on sale in retailer's UK stores for limited, three-week period
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ArticleMcDonald's France adds watermelon
McDonald's in France is set to offer a fresh watermelon product from this week as it looks to diversify its fruit selection
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ArticleRijk Zwaan makes Brazilian investment
Seed-breeder Rijk Zwaan officially opened its new Brazilian subsidiary on 22 June.
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ArticleLebanese watermelon growers raise fears
Watermelon producers in Lebanon have called for the government to halt imports, as price concerns rise
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Honduras sees exports climb
Burgeoning exports of pineapples, bananas, melons and watermelons have boosted overall farm export figures from Honduras for the first three months of 2012.
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ArticleHopes high for Greek melons
A bumper melon crop is expected by Greek producers, but the economic crisis in Europe remains a huge challenge
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ArticleCanary Islands: Canaries’ sunny outlook
The Canary Islands have a longstanding trading partnership with the UK, with strong supply of salads in particular. Kathy Hammond looks at the development of the relationship
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ArticleBrits get a taste for the exotic
The exotics market has experienced growth, both in value and volume terms, but insiders warn the figures don’t tell the full story