Melons
Food Safety Summit addresses regulation and outbreak pressure points
2023-12-19 08:00
International Fresh Produce Association Australia and New Zealand (IFPA A-NZ) hosted its second annual Food Safety Summit in Melbourne in December.
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"Pumpkin has undergone a great revolution".
2023-12-19 00:00
You are 'pumpkin historians', when did your commercialisation start and what is your experience after so many years?
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“The uncertainty and delays in the vegetable campaign are not encouraging growers to plant watermelon”
2023-12-19 00:00
The first transplants of extra-early and early watermelons are already being carried out in the greenhouses of Almeria. "We have already been in touch and made the first agreements with our growers for the 2024 watermelon campaign, whose transplants are starting now, in the second half of
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Port of Dover is experiencing a great end to a successful year
2023-12-15 00:00
The Port of Dover, the UK’s busiest Port, is experiencing a thriving end to a successful year for its cargo operation and ferry services, as they enjoy a bustling period ahead of Christmas.
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Mexican cantaloupe recall taints category
2023-12-14 00:00
It’s a challenging time right now to be a cantaloupe grower-shipper and those moving non-Mexican cantaloupe are particularly frustrated. “This recall has negatively impacted the entire melon industry no matter where they are from,” says Tom Ferguson, vice-president of sales at Classic
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Melon, with NUN 19821 F1 the production calendar can be extended
2023-12-13 00:00
The highlight of the catalogue offered by BASF | Nunhems remains the Berninima melon, to accompany it in a new range of top varieties, is NUN 19821 F1(in the opening photo). Planning begins for the 2024 production campaign and testimonials from growers and entrepreneurs
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"Yellow melons a bright spot in melon sales"
2023-12-13 00:00
According to Jacob Aktalan of MG Fruit in the Netherlands, melon demand is not too wild. "Last month's extremely high prices affected sales, and several retailers have since removed melons from their assortments."
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Finding a good watermelon - make sure the dark green lines are two fingers width apart
2023-12-12 00:00
A farmer shared a useful tip for selecting ripe watermelons: check the spacing between the dark and light green lines on the watermelon's rind. The key is to find a watermelon where these lines are at least two fingers' width apart. This method was discovered by a woman who spoke with the farmer.
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Murcia's melon exports have fallen by 40% in the last 5 campaigns
2023-12-12 00:00
In the 2022/2023 season, the province of Murcia revalidated its position as the main melon exporter in Spain, contributing 47.39% of the national total. However, according to a report by Hortoinfo based on data from the Estacom statistical service (Icex-Tax Agency), there's been a downward trend
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Morocco, a key player in the global agricultural sector, has been showing its potential by breaking new records. Today, EastFruit invites you to take a look at the remarkable increase in Moroccan melon exports to Spain. In the first nine months of 2023, Moroccan exporters surpassed their
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Morocco, a key player in the global agricultural sector, has been showing its potential by breaking new records. Today, EastFruitinvites you to take a look at the remarkable increase in Moroccan melon exports to Spain. In the first nine months of 2023, Moroccan exporters surpassed their previous
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Brassicaceae, the drop in volumes will not be only transitory
2023-12-07 00:00
The brassicaceous season is now in full swing for Top Melon and the drop in volumes no longer seems to be a transitory situation. We spoke with Giorgio Spinetti, founder of the company together with his brother Gianni, to try to understand the reasons for this.
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The Honduran Foundation for Social Responsibility (Fundahrse) has awarded the Socially Responsible Company Seal to Fyffes melon subsidiary Sol Group for the second consecutive year.
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Are orange candy melons the future of the melon category?
2023-12-06 00:00
While many commodities are faced with tight supplies this season, the situation is the opposite for melons. “This fall, there was a lot of honeydew and watermelon in the market at one time,” says Mikee Suarez with MAS Melons & Grapes. It caused supply to become backed up for a large
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'Pear threatened with extinction', appeal to Meloni and Lollobrigida
2023-12-06 00:00
The pear industry, a sector that, between employees and direct and indirect allied industries, employs more than 50,000 people, launches an appeal to the President of the Council of Ministers, Giorgia Meloni, and the Minister of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty and Forestry, Francesco Lollobrigida, on the
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Bayer’s 5th winter melon week was driven by portfolio and strategic marketing solutions
2023-12-06 00:00
Bayer Vegetable Seeds recently concluded its fifth Winter Melon Week at the Melon Experience Center in Bleiswijk, The Netherlands.
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Watermelons: the consumer does not compromise on quality
2023-12-06 00:00
The 2023 watermelon campaign has been over for a few months now, and, with the season in full swing, it is easier to analyse the highlights of the season. Analyses of Agroter's fruit and vegetable monitor, relating to sales trends in the Iper+Super channels, show a decline in
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El Abuelo's melon invites us to share Christmas with our loved ones.
2023-12-05 00:00
The new Christmas spot for Melones el Abuelo invites us to share these dates with family and friends. A grandmother and her granddaughter concentrate on the preparations for the festive season, where El Abuelo melons are a must.
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Breeding company releases more ‘refreshing’ watermelon varieties
2023-12-04 00:00
When Enza Zaden chose to enter the watermelon market just seven years ago, they approached the challenge with specific intention to do things differently. From a foundation of premium genetics and a talented team in the industry, they focused on intimately understanding the market, and the
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In cooperation with Agroatlas, the leading green bean marketer in Europe, a new firm specializing in organic production has been created in Almeria. "Biogrow Farms has been created both as a producer and marketer, specializing in vine and cherry tomatoes, zucchini, and organic watermelon," said
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