Melon news archive – Page 37
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ArticleMorocco in growth mode
When the Moroccan government unveiled ambitious plans last month to double the country’s agricultural output by 2020, the move was clearly indicative of an industry that has secured a strong following in export markets and carved a niche for itself as a key source of fresh produce during the winter months. Laura Gould reports
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ArticleTimco Worldwide in salmonella scare
Group recalls cases of seedless watermelons because of potential salmonella contamination
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Innovation aplenty to bridge Halloween-Christmas gap
I suppose it all started with sweetcorn cobs, but it seems that twin packs are coming into fashion. Tesco has come up with a
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ArticleMoroccans unveil huge agriculture plans
The Moroccan agriculture industry has unveiled plans to double its production by 2020, tripling its export capacity in the process. .
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Sterling's weakness hits Murcia's growers
The weakness of sterling has had a major impact on Spanish grower-exporters in the region of Murcia this past season.
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ArticleDel Monte whole Cantaloupe recalled
Northern California retailer Raley’s has removed the fresh melon line from its shelves due to suspected salmonella contamination
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ArticleMixed feelings over recession from prepared category
The last 18 months have given the prepared sector a much-needed reality check and it is now finally showing signs of coming out the other side of the recession fitter and healthier. Innovation is starting to seep through, however, prepared fruit remains the poor relation. Elizabeth O’Keefe reports
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Marco gears up for National Fruit Show
Fruit packhouse profitability experts Marco will turn the spotlight on their comprehensive range of Sammo Group top fruit graders, packers and palletisers at this year’s National Fruit Show.
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ArticleFlorette begins festive push
Florette is to bring its salad and fruit expertise together to create a bumper festive offer in the run up to Christmas.
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Retailers mix past and present in produce offer
I felt a distinct tug at my memory this week when passing the melon section in Asda. Spanish Piel de Sapo is now very much
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ArticleAgrícola Famosa eyeing Nolem
Grower-exporter declares interest in buying the Brazilian melon producer, which is currently in administration
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Melon supplies run tight
The changeover in seasons from Europe to Latin America is causing some supply issues for melon availability.
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Tight market creates Fyffes success
Fyffes has increased its profit forecast for the second time in three months after seeing a positive rise in its profits over the summer.
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ArticleWatermelons may be biofuel answer
Watermelons have been thrust forward as the latest option in the continuing search for efficient biofuels.
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ArticleFlorette launches fresh-cut fruit
Florette is to enter a new field with a range of pre-packed fresh fruit, building on its position as the UK’s number-one salad brand to inject growth into the prepared fruit category.
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Bee expert issues attractant warning
Bee expert Robin Dean is warning against usage of bee attractants in horticultural crops, as honeybee populations continue to decline at an alarming rate.
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ArticleGreen Seed replaces Food from Britain
International consulting network The Green Seed Group has opened up in Food from Britain’s stead as the UK looks to promote its food and drink overseas and create trade links at home.
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ArticleMelon moments
Not quite the exotic they were once thought of as, melons are gradually making their way into the average UK consumer’s shopping basket, despite the economic downturn. Elizabeth O’Keefe visited Parma, Italy, to meet leading players in the global melon industry at this month’s International Melon Days 2009 and find out more.
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ArticleDel Monte records strong sales
Fresh Del Monte Produce has reported better-than-expected second-quarter profits after a boost in pineapple sales and strong banana prices.
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ArticleRestructure for seed firms
Seed firms De Ruiter Seeds, Seminis and PoloniSemences came together last week to hold the International Melon Days 2009 in Parma, Italy, and to announce a restructure in the way they operate within the industry as a whole.