Melon news archive – Page 36
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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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ArticleAndalusian 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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ArticleMack 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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ArticleSeason’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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ArticleHortyfruta 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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ArticleWatermelon event unites industry
Delegates convene in Florida to discuss crucial topics such as exporting, food safety and retail marketing
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ArticleBrazil 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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ArticleHail hits Moroccan melons
Melon producers in Marrakesh have had to rethink their optimistic forecasts following a violent hailstorm
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ArticleSpanish 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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ArticleGood 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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ArticleSlow 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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ArticleExotics 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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ArticleIsraeli Galia shipping begins
Israeli marketer Agrexco has shipped the first batch of Galia melons to the European market.
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ArticleAgrexco 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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ArticleF&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
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ArticleDel Monte reports Q4 sales fall
Del Monte is optimistic for the year ahead despite reporting a fall in sales for the fourth quarter.
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ArticlePlaying fair
As Fairtrade Fortnight gets everyone talking about ethical shopping, Anna Sbuttoni asks what supermarket price wars mean for the brand and how sales of certified fresh produce can make a comeback after a difficult 12 months