Melon news archive – Page 3
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Tatayoyo wins Fruit Logistica Innovation Award 2023
Rijk Zwaan’s branded variety holds off strong competition to win this year’s top prize at Fruit Logistica in Berlin
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Video
World of Fresh Ideas · Rory Byrne, Dole
The CEO of the world’s largest fruit and veg company reflects on major challenges and exciting growth opportunities for the business
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Analysis
Understand the business better with Fruit Logistica’s free report
Produced by Fruitnet, publication provides expert analysis of the industry’s most important trends, key developments, and some big challenges ahead
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Article
TNFC highlights CO2-neutral citrus
The Natural Fruit Company’s presence at this year’s Fruit Logistica is “all about sustainability”, according to the company, as it showcases its year-round range of sustainable citrus and melons.
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Dutch duo bring fresh melon expertise to United Fruits
New venture LEFresh has spent the past six months developing a melon business for the company, sourcing from Costa Rican supplier Rica Fruta
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Tunisia sees fruit exports rise in 2022
Fruit export volumes from the North African country increased by 41 per cent last year compared with 2021, with watermelons and peaches leading the way
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Dole Europe GmbH puts faith in new managing director Tobias Deil
Company says Deil’s “expert skills” will ensure it maintains and extends it close links with customers in Europe
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First batch seedless watermelons for IG Melons
Subsidiary of fruit importer IG International completes first harvest of Indian-grown seedless watermelons
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BASF in melon breeding acquisition
Company’s vegetable seeds business closes the acquisition of melon breeding company ASL
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Bollo International joins The Natural Fruit Company
Deal creates a citrus and melon giant with an annual sales volume of around 480,000 tonnes
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Hopes high at Hillfresh for 2023
The Dutch group is moving into the new year with excitement over the potential of products such as Limelon, according to managing director Hans van den Heuvel
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Plan ahead for Fruit Logistica 2023, which has something for everyone
Make sure you are fully prepared for your return to the world’s biggest and best fresh produce trade exhibition
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Fyffes Honduran melon business receives social responsibility award
The company obtained a final score of 96 per cent in corporate social responsibility audit
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Daintree Fresh upgrades for export
Australian melon grower receives grant to upgrade packing facilities bolstering its export capabilities
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Continued potential for Tunisian fruits
Soaring costs, including for airfreight, are a huge challenge for Tunisia’s fruit sector, but exports to Libya are on the rise, while European expansion is in sight
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Insights aplenty at Rijk Zwaan Melon Event
Expert speakers and new varieties to take centre stage at day-long event near Bangkok on 1 November
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Rijk Zwaan faces challenges head on
The Dutch group remains adaptable when facing up to key issues, with its breeding programmes focusing on disease resistance and cost-effectiveness
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BASF pushes boundaries with Green Queen artichoke
New hybrid artichoke promises reduction in food waste and significantly higher yields than standard varieties
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Year of change for Hillfresh
2022 has seen shifts in IT and logistics while the melon category has been a standout performer, the group’s Dirk van den Heuvel tells Fruitnet
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Small increase in Spanish fresh produce imports
Imports of fruit and vegetables for the January-July period rise 1 per cent in volume