Melon news archive – Page 52
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ArticleIsraeli impetus
The days are getting shorter and cooler in the UK, but it is at this time of year that Israeli producers have the biggest window to supply the UK with its winter range of produce. Anabella de Sousa talks to four Israeli companies about their plans for the winter season ahead.
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ArticleMedway's new melon measures
Medway Ports is offering enhanced dock-side services to Brazilian melon importers.
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ArticleChiquita targets UK market share
Chiquita hopes to grab a 25 per cent share of the UK banana market with the opening of a £2 million state of the art ripening facility.
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ArticleBuoyed by Brazil
The first shipments of Brazilian melon supplies have arrived in the UK. Although melon sales are extremely weather sensitive and have struggled this year, Brazilian exporters continue to view the UK as an important growth market for their niche varieties, reports Anabella de Sousa.
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Kiwis set to fly into Sainsbury’s
If you happen to know a New Zealander living in this country, the theory is that he or she will soon be off to their local
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Innovative packs stand out
IT IS coming up to the time of year when the shades of autumn herald the changeover period for many fresh produce lines.The
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ArticlePorts look for security
The UK ports industry is the largest in Europe in terms of total tonnage handled. Emma Hatfield looks at how the sector measures up when dealing with new legislation for security and the difficulties currently being encountered in enlarging container port capacity.
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ArticleGeest announces opening of International Produce
Geest plc has announced the official opening of Asda-dedicated International Produce and outlined the financial implications for Thames Fruit and EVS.
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ArticleThe right formula
After the bad winter crop suffered by some UK growers, early predictions suggest that summer brassicas will inject much needed vigour into the sector. And with a host of health-enhancing properties new varieties will also offer the benefit of further seasonal extension. Emma Hatfield reports.
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Strawberries light up the aisles
My spies tell me the English strawberry crop is already at full stretch thanks to a combination of excellent growing
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ArticleMorrisons purchases Greenery's Thrapston site
Supermarket chain Morrisons has bought the Greenery UK's Thrapston facilities.
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ArticleMexican market hots up
In this week’s focus on grapes the Mexican grape market hopes a smaller window of opportunity does not harm performance. Meanwhile Capespan’s procurement director Martin Dunnett takes us through the grape season and highlights the growing importance of the Egyptian market.
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ArticleJO Sims looks to Eastern Europe
Fruit ingredients specialist JO Sims has appointed a new berry supplier, Munich-based Dinter Trading GmbH.
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ArticleRefresh Awards 2004 preview
The first ever Re:fresh Awards will take place next week to honour a broad spectrum of industry talent. The Journal caught up with some of the finalists to find out what it takes to reach the shortlist of the first awards in the trade to recognise achievement along the whole supply chain.
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ArticleArava and development
The Arava is one of Israel’s hottest and driest areas, known for its flat lands and mountains of sand. Despite the intense heat the Arava Research & Development organisation is carrying out trials on a host of varieties and innovative growers are working hard to produce quality crops which Agrexco exports. John Broy reports.
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ArticleNew season Israeli melons hit UK
New season Israeli melons from Agrexco have arrived in the UK.
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Anecoop results bring cheer
Spanish exporter Anecoop has announced some record results at its recent agm.
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ArticleAgrexco enjoys vegetable growth
Agrexco's vegetable exports are spiralling upward and the Israeli exporter has plans to grow the category still further.