Melon news archive – Page 36
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ArticleAgrexco presents melon export offering
Group set to begin export season for its melons, with shipments to key European markets expected to run through until May
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Former Keelings man unveils Vidafresh
Former Keelings (UK) Ltd and Janic (Import-Export) Ltd managing mirector Terry Watts introduced his new venture to the industry at Fruit Logistica last week.
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ArticleMonsanto signs up for new research centre
Seed breeder Monsanto has signed up as an early tenant of a new research station opening in North Carolina.
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ArticleTotal Exotics in Fairtrade world first
Total Exotics has formally partnered with producer group Asoproagroin to supply the world’s first-ever Fairtrade sweet potatoes.
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ArticleFyffes encompasses melons at Coventry
Fyffes is to extend its work at the company’s new ripening facility in Coventry to encompass melons, following initial success at the site.
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ArticleImport regulation causes industry consternation
A new regulation affecting produce imports has angered the trade amid allegations of government hypocrisy over cutting red tape.
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Fairtrade moves forward as category shows resistance
The rise of Fairtrade has been one of the biggest success stories in the produce industry in the last two decades. With the recent addition of melons to the Fairtrade offer, coupled with the category’s strength in the face of the recession and an impressive line-up at its conference, 2009 was a positive year for the Fairtrade Foundation. Alex Lawson caught up with executive director Harriet Lamb to find out more
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ArticleMexico needs to diversify its export offer
As Mexico assumes its role as partner country at Fruit Logistica next week, John Giles, divisional director of Promar International, outlines why it is key for the Central American country to seek alternative export avenues
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English apple campaign raises new marketing ideas
This week’s English apple season relaunch must be good news for the industry, and in particular those growers who have
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ArticleInnovation struggles to get on shelf in the New Year
After a turbulent year in which the prepared fruit and vegetable category saw a slowdown for the first time, the sector has mixed feelings for the year ahead. Elizabeth O’Keefe rounds up the views
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ArticleProduce sector seeks out opportunities in shifting foodservice landscape
The foodservice landscape has changed almost beyond recognition in the last 18 months, with consumers rethinking their spending, cut-throat promotions on the high street and some of the toughest trading conditions for suppliers. However, this has given the sector the opportunity to reposition itself. So what can suppliers and operators expect from 2010? Anna Sbuttoni reports
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FPC slams Food Standards Agency guidance
The Fresh Produce Consortium (FPC) has warned that the Food Standards Agency’s (FSA) guidance on increased controls on so-called “high-risk” imports of certain fresh produce is belated and inadequate.
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ArticleGrape sector battles source-switch struggle
What had been a fairly docile market sprang to life in the last quarter, as a severe shortage in Brazilian product caused major headaches for UK importers and triggered a swift turn towards sources in Africa. Alex Lawson reports
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ArticleFirst Fairtrade melons hit UK
The first-ever Fairtrade melons reached UK supermarkets at the end of December, supplied by COODAP in Brazil
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ArticleAsda and Morrisons sell Fairtrade melons
Asda and Morrisons have begun selling the world’s first Fairtrade melons in a groundbreaking advance for the premium category.
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ArticleNunhems celebrates with Fiola feast
The multinational seed company held a special convention recently to mark the quartercentenary of its Fiola melon variety
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Seasonality greetings
Father Christmases of various shapes and sizes are beginning to make their annual appearance everywhere, hanging from lamp
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ArticleGlasgow galvanised
Glasgow’s wholesale market is set for a £6.5 million revamp next year to reinforce its position at the heart of fresh produce trade in Scotland and give tenants a platform on which to build their businesses. At the centre of the country’s second city, the traders are waiting to see what will come of the much-needed makeover and are gearing up to make the most of the long-term opportunities coming their way. Anna Sbuttoni reports
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Madderson reflects on shipping career
Brian Madderson retired as managing director of Port of Dover shipping specialist George Hammond at the end of October. On November 1, he launched himself into a consultancy role for the firm and a brand-new position as chairman of the UK Independent Petrol Retailers’ Association. He spoke to Laura Gould about his 20 years in the business
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FPC fears untimely import regulation
Increased controls on “high risk” imports of certain fresh produce will not provide additional protection for consumers and will impose additional costs and bureaucracy on importers, according to the Fresh Produce Consortium (FPC).