Melon news archive – Page 54

  • Article

    Simplified systems clarification

    2005-11-17T16:27:59Z

    The Simplified Procedure Value (SPV) system for calculating import duty payments will change in the near future, as we have

  • Israel shrugs off shake-up
    Article

    Israel shrugs off shake-up

    2005-10-27T17:02:49Z

    Israel’s horticultural sector has experienced something of an upheaval during the past year, with the arrival of a new exporting player onto the scene. However, despite certain shifts in management and grower allegiances, those involved seem to be taking it all in their stride, and hopes are high for a productive winter. Elspeth Waters reports.

  • Agrexco's shipments are being diverted from Marseilles to ports in Italy and Spain
    Article

    Marseilles strike hits perishable traffic

    2005-10-07T12:21:29Z

    A strike by workers at the port of Marseilles, which has entered its 11th day, is seriously disrupting the import traffic of fruit and vegetables through the French Mediterranean gateway.

  • Melons face pest challenge
    Article

    Melons face pest challenge

    2005-09-19T16:01:02Z

    Brazilian melons are starting their season with some growers facing challenges from pests.

  • Article

    Clarity needed for SPV replacement

    2005-08-18T16:07:29Z

    It is still unclear as to which countries will be asked to report prices for the SPV replacement system, which is due to be

  • Spray boosts melon nutrition
    Article

    Spray boosts melon nutrition

    2005-08-16T10:01:01Z

    US scientists have discovered a new way to make Cantaloupe and Honeydew melons more nutritious.

  • Article

    Frupac-ing it in

    2005-08-15T20:45:17Z

    In less than a year since it opened its doors, Frupac’s distribution depot at Yaxley is already completing a further major expansion for forthcoming additional tenants, David Shapley went to take a look.

  • Article

    Spanish take a stand

    2005-08-13T16:01:01Z

    Melon growers in Spain’s leading production area of Castilla-La Mancha are taking a stand against low prices.

  • Frupac-ing it in
    Article

    Frupac-ing it in

    2005-08-12T14:49:19Z

    In less than a year since it opened its doors, Frupac’s distribution depot at Yaxley is already completing a further major expansion for forthcoming additional tenants, David Shapley went to take a look.

  • Article

    Aldi looks to reposition

    2005-07-30T12:01:00Z

    Discount chain Aldi is repositioning its brand to make it more mid-market and bringing fresh produce to the fore with a £6 million above-the-line ad campaign in the UK.

  • Article

    Snack attack

    2005-07-21T17:04:00Z

    Recent soaring summer temperatures seem to have had a remarkable effect on fruit and vegetables as far as snacking products

  • Tesco launches yellow fleshed watermelon
    Article

    Tesco launches yellow fleshed watermelon

    2005-07-13T08:01:01Z

    Tesco is claiming a first with the launch of a watermelon with bright yellow flesh instead of red.

  • Teresa to leave role as IPL md
    Article

    Teresa to leave role as IPL md

    2005-07-08T14:01:01Z

    Emilio Teresa, managing director of International Produce Ltd (IPL), is to leave the company to pursue other business interests.

  • Melons weather volatile climate
    Article

    Melons weather volatile climate

    2005-07-07T15:46:28Z

    Mother Nature has disrupted the Spanish season but other producers are hoping they’ll stay on track. Doris Lee Butterworth reports.

  • Article

    Italian drought hitting hard

    2005-07-06T10:01:01Z

    Production in northern Italy is suffering under drought conditions which are having a particularly serious effect on fruit crops.

  • Article

    Morrisons nurtures its waterbabies

    2005-06-24T16:01:01Z

    Morrisons is introducing Solinda watermelons in its UK stores this week.

  • Article

    Zeraim invests in biotech company

    2005-06-07T11:01:00Z

    Seed breeder Zeraim Gedera has invested $150,000 in biotech company Evogene, as it aims to develop non-transgenic new hybrid varieties of vegetables, notably tomatoes, cucumbers, capsicums and melons.

  • Curved labels for curved products
    Article

    Curved labels for curved products

    2005-05-31T08:01:01Z

    A labelling supplier has launched a new range of products especially designed for curved fruit, including melons, bananas and apples.

  • Italian melon season extended
    Article

    Italian melon season extended

    2005-05-23T11:01:00Z

    Italian producer Francescon has extended its melon season to sell fruit from April through to October.

  • Stone-fruit recovery
    Article

    Stone-fruit recovery

    2005-05-12T16:52:24Z

    As reported on page 1 of last week’s Journal, the European peach and nectarine season is running around two weeks behind schedule this year.