Melon news archive – Page 29
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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
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ArticleClause presents melons in Murcia
Seed group Clause hosted UK and Dutch importers in Spain last month to introduce them to new melon varieties
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ArticleFour in 10 melons rejected by Russian company
X5 Retail Group has said that an increasing proportion of the melons and watermelons it is sent by overseas suppliers arrive with unacceptable nitrate levels, according to Interfax Russia.
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ArticleHispa receives first Brazilian melons
Dutch importer reports good quality and strong demand as initial shipments begin to arrive in Dutch port of Rotterdam
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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