Melon news archive – Page 38
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Spanish melon growers destroy crops
Melon growers in the Spanish region of Murcia are destroying 30 per cent of their crop.
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ArticleWatermelon grower turns to HarvestMark
George Perry & sons has turned to YottaMark's traceability solution for its watermelons
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ArticleSpanish Baby Gold melon launched
Spanish lettuce and melon specialist Procomel is launching a new melon called Sugar Baby Gold onto the market.
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ArticleProcomel launches Sugar Baby Gold
Murcia-based melon specialist launches new melon variety which reportedly boasts high levels of sugar and vitamins
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ArticleFrench apricot volumes soaring
The French summer fruit season could be a remarkable one after reports that apricot volumes are rocketing and presence on the UK market is increasing.
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ArticleFashion promotions in Germany and Spain
The Asociación Grupo Fashion, owner of the Fashion watermelon brand, is staging product tastings across Germany and Spain
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ArticleMurcia to destroy third of melon crop
Murcia’s melon sector has elected to destroy 30 per cent of this season’s harvest in a bid to return "ruinous" prices to normal levels
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ArticleUS scientists map melon genome
The breakthrough could lead to the development of fruit that is more desirable for consumers
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ArticleEU Marketing Standards kick in
The new EU Marketing Standards allowing the sale of misshapen fruit and vegetables comes into force today.
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Tesco promotion pays off for Knight family
A lucky punter from Essex has scooped £250 worth of Tesco vouchers as part of a promotion organised by pineapple and melon importer Keelings (UK) Ltd with the UK’s number-one supermarket.
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ArticleMelons a hit at Taste of Spain
Andalusian melons were in full view as 13,000 visitors attended the Taste of Spain festival at Borough Market in London.
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ArticleAndalusian coalition formed
Four of the largest growers in the Spanish region of Andalusia have formed a coalition to increase their buying power and strengthen their position in the UK market.
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ArticleUK shoppers sample Andalusian products
Visitors to London’s Borough Market were given the chance to sample Andalusian melons and watermelons at a recent promotional event
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ArticleUS watermelon sales holding steady
Mini watermelons accounted for the category's largest growth in sales during the 52 weeks ended 29 March 2009
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ArticleWatermelon board launches blog
The regularly updated online web log is designed to reinvigorate watermelon consumption across the US
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ArticleUS watermelons to hit Japan
Following market access, US watermelons are set for a promotion in Japanese stores this August
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ArticleMelon supplies in switch-over blip
Melon prices have been running higher as Latin American supplies have wound down and Spanish growers announce a 10 per cent reduction in plantings.
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ArticleInspectors clear salmonella scare farm
No further samples of salmonella have been discovered at an L&M south Florida cantaloupe melon farm
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ArticleSalmonella fear prompts melon recall
US-based L&M has recalled a batch of melons after produce from a supplier tested positive for salmonella