Melon news archive – Page 27
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Hopes 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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Canary 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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Brits 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
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Jensen Farms files for bankruptcy
Group linked to listeria outbreak at end of 2011 has declared bankruptcy, according to US reports
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New watermelons earn their stripes
Seed-breeder Nunhems has unveiled a new watermelon, Bengala F1.
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Pushing the market for melons
The melon sector has had a number of challenges facing it lately, but producers are fighting back with investment and NPD, as Eurofruit’s Steven Maxwell and Gill McShane explain
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Giumarra grower Salazar goes Fairtrade
Gilberto Salazar has achieved Fairtrade certification for watermelons and table grapes, US importer Giumarra reveals
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Fruit Focus reveals packed new programme
Fruit Focus has announced a packed programme for the event at East Malling Research in Kent on 25 July.
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Putting east London on the map
As New Spitalfields Market approaches its 21st anniversary, traders are looking to the future and the opportunities it presents. Lisa Kjellsson reports
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SunFed to use HarvestMark
Group adopts technology to provide consumers with information on origin and safety of its organic melon line
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Unifresh in fresh melon and apple deals
Fresh fruit importer and supplier agrees to source melons from Italy and Spain and is granted a Cripps Pink license
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Unifresh in fresh melon and apple deals
Unifresh will soon be supplying caterers and processors with cantaloupe and watermelon in a new departure for the Kent-based importer and has been granted a licence for the supply of Cripps Pink apples to the sector.
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AGF boosts online profile
Spanish association launches apps to back its watermelon brands and revamps website
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Hortyfruta issues melon warning
Harvesting too early risks disrupting market, warns association
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Hortyfruta issues melon warning
Andalusia fresh produce trade association Hortyfruta is warning growers not to harvest their melons too soon and risk disrupting the marketplace.
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Israel’s new start
It’s been all change in the Israeli fresh produce market in the past year, with Agrexco’s much-publicised travails opening the door to other exporters to increase share. Tom Bonnett and Michael Barker examine the new state of the country’s industry
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Israel’s new start
It’s been all change in the Israeli fresh produce market in the past year, with Agrexco’s much-publicised travails opening the door to other exporters to increase share. Tom Bonnett and Michael Barker examine the new state of the country’s industry
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SunAmerica Imports adopts HarvestMark
Group demonstrates its commitment to food safety by placing HarvestMark sticker on imported melons from Guatemala
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Nunhems unveils new watermelon variety
Manitou F1 set to be launched on the Italian retail market this coming July and will be available until early September
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Brits ‘becoming more accepting’ of genetically modified crops
Public opinion on genetic modification in the UK could be shifting towards a more moder- ate and accepting stance, a new survey suggests.