Melon news archive
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Article
Spanish melons and watermelons bounce back
Growers hail return to normal production and the reactivation of demand in August
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Italian growers face up to fire and ice
Severe hailstorms and extreme heat leave parts of Italy’s fruit and vegetable production base battered and bruised
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Fresh Del Monte opens new office in Germany
Hamburg operation will lead continued expansion as company looks to satisfy demand for sustainably sourced fresh fruit
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Big names in fresh produce sign up for Global Tropicals Congress
Dole, AMFresh, Westfalia, Olympic Fruit, Georges Helfer, Wealmoor, and Blue Skies head to The Hague for dynamic day of trendwatching and networking
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Seed companies showcase melon innovations
Melon & Watermelon Innovation Days connect producers and houses of melon and watermelon seeds in the Region of Murcia
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Produce preparation services take off in Korea
Consumers are using services provided by retailers to get their fruit and vegetables cut to preference
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Major step forward for Fyffes melon business
Company’s Honduran farm obtains GlobalGAP certification as part of ongoing effort to transform its Central American operations
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Australian melons chase bigger slice of Asia
South-East Asia is a high priority for Australian melon industry as it looks to grow exports
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Dolce Passione consortium launched
Roberto Castello will head up alliance producing black seedless watermelons sold under the new brand
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Anecoop looks ahead to positive Bouquet seedless watermelon campaign
Season will be supported by promotions in Spain, France, Czech Republic and Poland
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New campaign highlights Melones El Abuelo’s heritage
Campaign shows evolution of Spanish melon brand through the ages
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Blue Skies celebrates 25 years of ‘people, profit and quality’
Adding value at source, employing local people, and transforming communities has been central to the supplier’s approach since sending its first fruit to UK in 1998
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Refresh for CMR’s Cosarica brand
The brand has renewed its corporate identity by modernising both its packaging and labelling
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Tatayoyo wins Fruit Logistica Innovation Award 2023
Rijk Zwaan’s branded variety holds off strong competition to win this year’s top prize at Fruit Logistica in Berlin
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Video
World of Fresh Ideas · Rory Byrne, Dole
The CEO of the world’s largest fruit and veg company reflects on major challenges and exciting growth opportunities for the business
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Analysis
Understand the business better with Fruit Logistica’s free report
Produced by Fruitnet, publication provides expert analysis of the industry’s most important trends, key developments, and some big challenges ahead
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TNFC highlights CO2-neutral citrus
The Natural Fruit Company’s presence at this year’s Fruit Logistica is “all about sustainability”, according to the company, as it showcases its year-round range of sustainable citrus and melons.
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Dutch duo bring fresh melon expertise to United Fruits
New venture LEFresh has spent the past six months developing a melon business for the company, sourcing from Costa Rican supplier Rica Fruta
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Tunisia sees fruit exports rise in 2022
Fruit export volumes from the North African country increased by 41 per cent last year compared with 2021, with watermelons and peaches leading the way