Melon news archive – Page 43
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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
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ArticleMurcia’s melon exports set to fall
The Spanish region of Murcia will have 10 per cent fewer melons and watermelons under production this year, according to Proexport
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ArticleTesco unveils kids' prepared range
Bakkavör has launched three new prepared fruit products in Tesco this week.
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ArticleTesco renews banana worker efforts
Tesco is renewing its efforts to improve conditions in its banana and pineapple supply chains both into the UK and into other importing countries after consultation with NGO Banana Link.
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ArticleGreenfresh packing firm launches
A new cost-effective fruit pre-packing and distribution service is being launched this month in the Vale of Evesham, targeting producers worldwide and importers requiring a seasonal service.