Melon news archive – Page 28
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ArticleWatermelon ‘likely source’ of outbreak
UK government agency indicates watermelon, possibly from Brazil, may be source of salmonella outbreak in UK, Ireland and Germany
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ArticleTrade on alert over salmonella outbreak
Possible link to watermelons still unconfirmed as cases of Salmonella Newport infection are reported in UK and Germany
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ArticleStephen Cox: Why food safety is still developing in the fresh produce business
Since the last Fruit Logistica in February 2011, a lot has happened in the industry that has, in one way or another, impacted
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ArticleMajor retailers play catch up on prepared produce
The prepared category continues to show impressive growth, but the biggest retailers are still undertrading
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ArticleFavourable melon season ahead
Despite uncertain market conditions, importers can expect a good crop of quality melons from Central America in 2011/12
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ArticleSun America reinforces traceability
The US melon importer has selected HarvestMark for its cantaloupe traceability as retail buyers and shoppers seek greater peace of mind
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ArticleJames Martin on a mission
Nearly three million people wake up to James Martin every Saturday. The celebrity chef talks to Anna Sbuttoni about backing British, why there’s no such thing as free food and his favourite Ferrari
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ArticleFDA issues cantaloupe industry letter
Michael Landa writes letter to fresh cantaloupe industry growers, packers and shippers in light of listeria outbreak in the US
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ArticleFresh Del Monte sees Q3 profit slide
Fresh Del Monte has seen net income dip for the third quarter of the year, the result of an absence of foreign exchange gains and despite slight growth in net sales.
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ArticleFDA cites equipment in listeria report
US authorities assess conditions of listeria outbreak in cantaloupes, identifying coldstore and packing facilities as location of infection
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ArticleUncertain future faces protected crops in Spain
The future of the protected crops sector in Spain is very uncertain according to Andalusia-based supply chain group Hortyfruta.
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ArticleListeria death toll rises to 25
US CDC confirm more deaths linked to listeria found in Rocky Ford cantaloupes
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Retail pressure on suppliers is building with price war
When it comes to buying or selling, few relationships can ever be described as easy, and recent events affecting a wide
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ArticleNew York supplier recalls cantaloupes
Fruit Fresh Up recalls fresh-cut cantaloupe in New York State amid concern about possible listeria contamination
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ArticleBritish & Brazilian relocates in AG Thames shake up
Fresh produce importer British & Brazilian (B&B) is to undergo a major re-structure.
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Article15 confirmed dead in US from listeria
US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention provide update on listeria outbreak linked to cantaloupes, reporting 84 infections
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ArticleCH Robinson buys melon marketer
Hungry to improve efficiency, sourcing and logistics giant devours Timco
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ArticleCostco calls for melon safety boost
Company's head of food safety, Craig Wilson, tells US cantaloupe melon sector to get "more aggressive" on testing its fruit
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ArticleFDA drops lawsuit against Del Monte
Organisation lifts contentious import ban on Guatemalan cantaloupe melons sourced by Del Monte Fresh Produce
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ArticleUS melon listeria outbreak kills 13
Outbreak linked to cantaloupe melons produced on farm in state of Colorado is most deadly for over a decade, says CDC