Melon news archive – Page 32
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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
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ArticleGood weather boosts melon demand
As Europe bathes in hot summer weather towards the end of July, demand for melons has reportedly risen and is bolstering sales across the continent.
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Origins of produce are in the spotlight
More and more volume fruit packs including avocados, cherries and strawberries are arriving on the retail shelf. Initial
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ArticleGood weather boosts melon demand
Retail and wholesale prices reportedly strong across Europe as hot, sunny conditions keep consumer demand high
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ArticleAsda unveils a flurry of NPD
Asda has launched a raft of NPD across the fresh produce aisle.
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ArticleSpanish growers predict melon slump
Downturn in production forecast for later in season following high temperatures in early July which sped up ripening
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ArticleSpanish melon output falls
Growers and exporters in Murcia are forecasting a slump in melon and watermelon output.
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ArticleBudgens to stock Limelon
UK supermarket chain Budgens is to stock a new hybrid melon variety that offers a distinctive, lime-like taste.