Melon news archive – Page 49
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ArticleJanic merges into Keelings
Janic Import & Export has completed a merger with Keelings UK Ltd, which will see the two companies combine under the Keelings banner.
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Nunhems' novelties make a splash
Several new Nunhems melon and watermelon varieties have proved a hit on the European market in 2007, according to the seed company, helping push up sales of the fruit.
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ArticleA Fresca way of thinking
It has been a hectic two years for Fresca Group. Since its formation in 2005, a number of high-profile acquisitions have already been stashed under its belt and with one or two more unusual projects still up its sleeve, things are clearly not set to slow down anytime soon. Laura Gould talks to the company about its strategies, strengths and plans for the future.
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ArticleDutch innovation
The UK is the second-largest customer for Dutch fresh produce, after Germany, and the Netherlands fruit and vegetable industry is ready to take this key market a step further. Elizabeth O’Keefe reports from the Netherlands on just some of the Dutch companies that are showing courage in their convictions, despite the difficulty of convincing UK customers of the value of innovation.
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ArticleUK looking for Moor
The selection of Morocco as partner country at Fruit Logistica 2008 is indicative of a positive shift in attitude towards the North African country, according to insiders, as the industry gears up for a strong winter campaign and looks to take the UK by storm. Laura Gould reports.
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Dubliners land deal
Two Fyffes spin-off companies have formed a 50:50 joint venture between them to buy some Dublin land.
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Giant pomegranates to hit UK shelves
Pomegranates the size of Galia melons will hit UK supermarket shelves this weekend.
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Fyffes' first-half profits take a hit
First-half profits for fruit importer Fyffes have been knocked by losses at its melon joint venture in Brazil - with an 11 per cent drop reported.
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Feeling lucky? Dips add dimension to fresh-cut
Fresh-cut is a term which is growing in status, particularly when applied to fruit, after what I would consider as quite a few
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Pest prevention breakthrough
An Israeli scientist has developed a unique method to protect crops from pest damage.
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ArticleSmall retailers in new campaign
A ground-breaking initiative to increase consumption of fresh produce has been launched in the West Midlands this week.
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ArticleOranges not the only fruit for vitamin C
World Cancer Research Fund nutritionist Becky Day has drawn up a guide to tell consumers how much vitamin C is contained in different fruit and vegetables.
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ArticleFyffes profits take a dip
Fyffes has announced a year-on-year fall in operating profit in the six months to June 30, 2007, down to £8.6m on group revenue of £193.5m.
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ArticleTesco unveils Essex melons
The first ever commercially grown British melons - from Essex - are to go on sale in Tesco.
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ArticleNolem melons one week early to UK
Capespan is entering its fifth season in partnership with Brazilian melon shipper Nolem, with the first containerised fruit set to arrive this week, one week earlier than expected.
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ArticleStringy peas a thing of the past
For the first time Marks & Spencer has produced a home-grown variety of sugar snap peas with no stringy bits.
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ArticleSpanish growers pressured
Spanish producers are under pressure from the UK to fill gaps in supply on some lines while demand for others has waned, leading to a build up in volumes.
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First UK melons Produced
International Produce has successfully harvested its first locally produced glasshouse production Galia melons, aimed at supplying Asda for Yorkshire Day on August 1.
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US develops low-sugar watermelon
US department of agriculture plant breeders have developed a low-sugar watermelon.
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Brits favour traditional fruits
Only one in five Brits have ever tasted mango, with most favouring traditional apples and oranges to tropical fruits, a new study has found.