Melons

Melons Australia research project highlights health credentials

Project with Foodiq identifies health benefits associated with melon category’s broad spectrum of colours 

Retail prices for Italian melons on upward curve

Average supermarket prices have reportedly increased over the past few years, helping to reduce the impact of rising costs

BlueRing data-sharing software wins C4DTI Digital Trade Award

Platform developed by Contained.io allows Melon&Co to link farm data to QC data captured when fruit arrives in UK

High quality augurs well for Agroponiente’s melon campaign

Imanol Almudí, CEO of Almería’s Agroponiente Group, discusses the prospects for the new Spanish melon and watermelon seasons

Spanish Charentais melon plantings continue to fall

Land, water and cost pressures are reducing the planted area of Charentais melons in Spain, but France and Morocco have seen a slight increase

Sunny outlook for Anecoop’s Bouquet watermelon campaign

Good weather has been favourable for crop yields and quality, while wide-reaching marketing campaign will seek to reactivate consumption

Egypt sends 30 exhibitors to Macfrut

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The Italian fresh produce exhibition is set to host a special Egyptian pavilion, organised by Expolink, the Egyptian Exporters Association

Syngenta inaugurates expanded Spanish breeding facility

Almeria-based global breeding innovation centre plays a “critical role” in bringing high-quality vegetable seeds to growers

Zucchiolo and Mirical triumph at Fruit Logistica Innovation Awards

Unica Fresh and Koppert take the top prizes at this year’s expanded FLIA on the last day of Fruit Logistica in Berlin

Fresh Direct creates innovative solution to watermelon rind waste

Watermelon Rind Chutney could save up to 10 tonnes of waste a year

Report shows Australian horticulture’s mixed fortunes

Australian Horticulture Statistics Handbook shows significant increases for fruit and vegetables offset losses for nuts  

Italy leads pack at Fruit Logistica as exports to Germany grow

Country retains number one spot at world’s leading fresh produce trade fair, with more than 470 individual exhibitors due to take part

New study looks at bacterial fruit blotch’s impact on melons

Hebrew University of Jerusalem research unveils “critical insights” into bacterial fruit blotch, which poses a “significant threat” to melons and watermelons

LeFresh gears up for arrival of first Costa Rica melons of 2024

Lower volumes from Brazil firm up European prices for start of Costa Rican campaign

Character plays well for Verdi Import on Europe’s biggest stage

One of the continent’s leading fresh produce importers sees team spirit and close partnerships with the trade as the best foundations for its next quarter century

September bucks Spanish export trend

Growth in fruit segment helped drive overall Spanish fresh produce exports upwards in September

Groundbreaking Japan voyage for Australian bananas and melons

Bananas and melons grown in Australian state of Queensland showcased in Asian market

Syngenta launches ToLCNDV information centre for cucurbits

ToLCNDV Information Centre for cucumber, melon, and squash provides growers with resources and control options for the virus

Bayer and Capogreco Farms partner with OrangeCandy

Vegetables by Bayer has announced a new partnership with Australian grower for its flagship melon variety OrangeCandy

Big change for Hillfresh

Despite a challenging 12 months, Hillfresh has still seen much change and category growth, according to Hans van den Heuvel

Asian opportunities for Rijk Zwaan

With Asia Fruit Logistica taking place next month in Hong Kong, Fruitnet speaks to Jan Doldersum about Rijk Zwaan’s priorities when it comes to the Asian market