Melon news archive – Page 47
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New group gives Spanish growers focus
Spanish growers and exporters in Andalusia have come together under a new association Oiafh which will focus on the upcoming melon season as its first project.
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Rains bring melon woe
Melon production in the Azuero region of Panama has been affected by rainfall that has fallen unseasonably early.
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Israelis go top with Bio
Israeli produce giant Agrexco has enjoyed a highly successful quarter with its Bio Top organic range.
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Pricking the balloon of blissful consumer ignorance
Describing texture and flavour must be one of the most difficult tasks on the planet. Scientists may have perfected this skill
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Pick your produce, tick your box
Fresh produce has made a strong impression on observers of the presidential race in France, as FPJ’s French colleagues
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Packaging trials
There is increasing pressure on both growers and manufacturers of horticultural products to create packaging that is both attractive and environmentally sound. David Shapley reports.
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First Israeli melons enter UK market
The first shipments of Israel’s new season melon crop are now hitting UK shores, according to Amos Orr, general manager of Agrexco UK.
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Listeria help a step closer
US Agricultural Research Service scientists have tested a combination of bacterial enemies to control patches of listeria monocytogenes.
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Dover commits to fruitful future
As reported in this week’s news section, George Hammond has signed a groundbreaking 10-year lease with the Dover Harbour Board (DHB) to secure its tenure at the Dover Cargo Terminal (DCT) until 2017. It represents a huge show of confidence in the long-term future of the Kentish port as a fresh produce logistics powerhouse, George Hammond’s Brian Madderson tells Tommy Leighton.
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Costeña has it covered
The Costa Rica melon grower that detected salmonella in cantaloupes destined for the US market, forcing a recall by marketer Dole Fresh Fruit Co, has branded the incident an accident and insists the correct procedures are in place to ensure it does not happen again.
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IP hip hooray for Asda
Having a say in retail pricing and promotions in stores would be a dream for most fresh produce suppliers. However, at International Produce, which supplies exclusively to Asda, it forms just part of its responsibility under a revolutionary approach to category management. Emma Twyning reports.
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StePac stays in tune
Modified atmosphere and modified humidity packaging specialist StePac held a four-day seminar at its headquarters in Tefen, Israel, last week. After a three-day end-of-year review and planning meeting, the final day of the meeting featured a seminar to which overseas customers and several of StePac’s strategic partners were invited. So was Tommy Leighton and he charts the progress of the company that is spreading its Xtend® brand around the fresh produce world.
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Chiquita cashes in on convenience drive
Chiquita is launching a number of new products, including a smoothie available in three different flavours, and ready-to-eat snacks including pineapple, melon and fruit salad.
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Melon gaps open up
Melon supplies are running tight as dovetailing this season between the end of Brazilian supplies and the beginning of fruit from Costa Rica runs into trouble.
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Freeze good for stonefruit
Extremely cold weather in western North America last week is benefiting deciduous fruit crops, while storms in the Atlantic have been disrupting shipments from Central America.
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The year that was 2006 - September
Over the course of 2006, freshinfo has delivered international news with a UK produce industry focus right to your desk. Click here to review the top stories from September.
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The year that was 2006 - August
Over the course of 2006, freshinfo has delivered international news with a UK produce industry focus right to your desk. Click here to review the top stories from August.
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Isreal capitalises on health boom
The israeli fresh produce industry is hoping to capitalise on the increasing trend for “functional foods” with the development of several new fruit and vegetable varieties.
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Colourful hopes for the New Year
As is the custom with trade publications these days, the FPJ shuts up shop over Christmas, so this will be my last column of
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Fyffes de-merger gains approval
The proposed de-merger of fresh produce giant Fyffes was approved by shareholders at an extraordinary general meeting in Dublin this week (Tuesday).