Melon news archive – Page 31
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A slice of promise
European melons are all set for their season and growers and suppliers are hoping for improved returns as the sunshine picks up demand. Anna Sbuttoni reports
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Retailers mark summertime with a fresh approach
As summer choices come into their own, Tesco seems to have been the first to try out a new soft fruit on its customers, with
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Agricola Famosa opens in Senegal
Brazilian melon grower Agricola Famosa has expanded into Senegal with the creation of Agricola Famosa Senegal on 11 April.
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Retailers make the most of their points of difference
I get the feeling that simple descriptions to encourage the public to buy such as “sweet” or “juicy”
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Andalusian melons hit shelves
Melons and watermelons from the Spanish region of Andalusia will be the first European crops to arrive on the market this week.
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Mack invests in British to boost domestic production
Supermarket supplier Mack has announced a major plan of investment in the UK soft-fruit, stonefruit and exotic fruit sectors as it looks to reinvigorate its reputation as a leading supplier of home-grown produce.
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Season’s first Spanish melons arrive
Despite a declining production area, Andalusian melon and watermelon growers confident of strong campaign
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Brazilian giant invests in Senegal
Brazilian melon grower Agricola Famosa has expanded into Senegal with the creation of Agricola Famosa Senegal on 11 April.
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Hortyfruta to debut at Taste of London
Hortyfruta, the trade association representing over 18,000 fruit and vegetable growers in Andalusia is to exhibit at this year’s Taste of London festival in June.
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Watermelon event unites industry
Delegates convene in Florida to discuss crucial topics such as exporting, food safety and retail marketing
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Brazil prepares for bumper melon crop
A record volume of melons and an earlier start is on the cards this season as production looks to return to normal
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Hail hits Moroccan melons
Melon producers in Marrakesh have had to rethink their optimistic forecasts following a violent hailstorm
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Spanish melons ‘may lose market share’
Decrease in production area could open way to greater market access for exporters in Italy and north Africa
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Good times are here for prepared sector as sales soar
The prepared fresh produce business is on the up, with fruit, vegetables and salads all benefiting from an increase in trip frequency. As penetration and average price both climb, Elizabeth O’Keefe looks at why things are going right for the sector
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Slow start forecast for Spanish melons
Recent rainfall combined with low pricing in previous seasons is likely to mean a smaller later crop of melons from Almeria.
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Exotics face tough time as pricing hits demand
The exotics sector is suffering from a combination of oversupply and a sales slowdown while prices continue to increase. Alex Lawson looks at the how the various lines are coping and the effects of supermarket promotions on wholesale prices
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Israeli Galia shipping begins
Israeli marketer Agrexco has shipped the first batch of Galia melons to the European market.
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Agrexco kicks off melon campaign
Israeli marketer ships first batch of Galia melons to European market, with season running through until the end of April
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New MD in at British & Brazilian
Experienced fresh produce boss Anne Walton is to join British & Brazilian Produce (B&B) Ltd.
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F&K builds Agrolibano partnership
Dutch importer Frankort & Koning is supporting the foundation of a new hospital in Honduras in conjunction with local melon supplier Agrolibano