Agrograde partners with IG International
Indian fresh produce company IG International and agri-tech start-up Agrograde have formed a joint venture, IG Agrograde. The partnership will focus on selling and leasing sorting and grading

FLIA 2023: "IDEAL Melons", Syngenta Seeds BV, Netherlands is nominated
IDEAL melons with a special feature Harvest Indicator is a patent-pending innovation from Syngenta. It signals at every step that the melon is ready for harvest, shipping, shelf storage and

Dutch duo bring fresh melon expertise to United Fruits
Two highly experienced fruit traders have used their knowledge and contacts in Costa Rica to expand the volume of fresh melons supplied into Europe by United Fruits, a supplier based in

"Costa Rican melon season begins with more Cantaloupe and fewer yellow melons"
The Costa Rican melon season will kick off at United Fruits in week 7. Gerbert van Egmond and Frank Levarht run this branch within this Dutch company. They have been operating their own business

"Never-before-seen melon prices for time of year"

MSC is ready to ship melons from Senegal
MSC is offering a direct service dedicated to melons from Senegal, the Spain to/from Senegal service. This seasonal service will enable Senegalese melon producers to export melons in less than 6

“Almeria's yellow melon production is decreasing”
The cold has slowed down Almeria's horticultural production after a whole cycle that could be defined as exhausting for plants. "The high autumn and winter temperatures weakened the plants and

EU eases melon rules for Honduras
The European Commission has relaxed checks on melons from Honduras. Changes were made as part of updated legislation on the rate of official controls and emergency measures for food of non-animal

‘Thanks to the new resistant melon varieties, clients can count on quality fruits’
Resistances to diseases such as leaf minor and brown spots help melon growers move forward. “Thanks to Rijk Zwaan’s new resistant varieties, we can guarantee clients cleaner fruits, using less

Seminis fulfils its commitment to sustainability at Melon&Watermelon Week '22

Syngenta Vegetable Seeds innovations at Fruit Logistica
Syngenta Vegetable Seeds will be exhibiting at Fruit Logistica where it will showcase some of the industry's latest amazing innovations (Hall 1.2 stand C-50), including Ideal melons, among the 10