Melon news archive – Page 54
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The power of brands
Brands are threatening to make a comeback in the fresh produce industry but are retailers willing to invest in promotions or do their interests lie solely in own-label goods? Emma Hatfield reports.
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ArticleMorocco put on show
SIFEL 2003, the international fruit and vegetable industry show, will take place in Agadir, Morocco, on December 4-7.
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ArticleWinter hots up for Israel
As UK temperatures start to fall, prospects are hotting up for Israeli winter lines, particularly sweet potatoes, in light of European shortages and poor availability from the US. Emma Hatfield talks to Israeli producers and exporters to catch up on the latest news from Israel on conventional and organic lines.
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ArticleMoroccan innovation
Although Morocco's climate is perfect for the production of green beans, at Guernikako constant investment in facilities, and a unique method of production make all the difference when it comes to enhancing shelf-life and flavour. Emma Hatfield reports.
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ArticleLisbon congress unites world wholesalers
More than 300 delegates representing some 30 countries attended the 23rd congress of the World Union of Wholesale Markets i(WUWM).
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Autumn bliss makes its mark
David Shapley takes a look around the UK's produce aisles.You can always tell when autumn is in the air. Citrus starts to
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ArticleEurepGAP says yes to Del Monte
Fresh Del Monte has become the first of the major US multi-national suppliers to earn EurepGAP certification for part of its operations.
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The bionic watermelon picker
A watermelon picking robot could save substantial amounts of money in the harvesting process.
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ArticleMandar centre lights up Rungis landscape
A new highlight has emerged on the landscape of Rungis. The Mandar Group, a wholesale fixture on the Parisian wholesale market since 1976, has recently moved to a state-of-the-art 8,000 square metre facility that moves the company onto a new stage.
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ArticleBrazilian melons meet ready market
Brazilian melon senders might be hoping to match the success abroad of Brazilian football export Ronaldo, and with a good quality crop and a new home for arrivals at the port of Sheerness, they could be in luck. John Broy reports.
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Low-cal watermelon on the way
Scientists at the Faculty of Agriculture in Rehovot, Israel, have developed a low-calorie watermelon.
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ArticleMangoes move up ladder
Produce-savvy consumers are demanding more from their mangoes than ever before and with seasonality, fairtrade and speciality types climbing high on the list of priorities, the race is on for suppliers and retailers to keep up with an increasingly sophisticated demand. Emma Hardy reports.
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ArticleBrazilian melon confusion
Discord reigns at the start of the Brazilian melon campaign as the industry is still in negotiation over which port will receive the fruit for the duration of the season.
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UK fruit and vegetable sales soar
A mix of fine weather and the trend of detox diets have lifted sales of fresh fruit and vegetables to record levels according to a report in The Times
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Organic Monitor reports un-even organic growth
Growth in the organic fresh produce market may not be as rapid as previously thought.
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Melons in a glut
Melon production in Murcia in Spain's south-east is soaring as temperatures top 40°C.
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Climate and currency hit supply
Prices for imported fruit from continental Europe are spiralling upward as currency and climatic factors combine.
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Melon malaise
2003 could be another difficult year for Spanish melon growers and exporters. This is in spite of a shortage of quality fruit on the marketplace, moves towards market-specific production and stronger focus on co-operative marketing. Much will depend upon weather conditions in the next couple of months. Lynda Seaton reports
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Mexican grape gears up
The Mexican grape season looks set to start a few days earlier than usual in the first few days of next month.
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Murcia on guard
Growers in Murcia in south-eastern Spain are keeping a watchful eye on the weather as the seasons move from salads and vegetables to melons and stone fruit.