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“A whole new picture has emerged and the demand for top-quality products is higher than it has ever been in Brazil”

Interview with Mr. Carlo Porro, Director of Agrícola Famosa
In recent years, the Brazilian melon sector has undergone considerable changes, with two of the main producers and exporters bringing their operations in Brazil to an end. This turn of events has helped to consolidate Agrícola Famosa’s position as the prime producer and exporter of melons in this South American country. The melon season began in August and Agrícola Famosa foresees higher volumes than the previous season, as the company seeks to satisfy both growing domestic demand and the international market.


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]]> <![CDATA[ Milas Russel:“Consumption would outpace population growth if the major stores would demand flavor rather than price” ]]>
Milas Russel:“Consumption would outpace population growth if the major stores would demand flavor rather than price”

Interview with Milas Russell, President of Sandstone Marketing
Sandstone Marketing is a melon specialized company in the USA which works as melon grower, harvester and shipper. In an interview with Melon Today, its president, Mr. Milas Russell, assures that flavor is the most important aspect of selling more fruit, and that this is what makes his company different. He also remarks that price shouldn’t be the key, but flavor.


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Miss. Pettitt: “Research and development is considered vital by growers to remain progressive as key industry producers”

Interview with Miss. Sarah Pettitt, chairman for the National Board for Horticulture and Potatoes
The National Farmers Union (NFU) is a membership organization representing the interests of members and more than 55,000 farm businesses in England and Wales. It undertakes political lobbying and act as a spokesman at a National and International level, to maximize outcomes for its members.


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]]> <![CDATA[ Bruno Busin: “Growers should select the varieties of most interest to the market: fruit size and shelf life are the main characteristics that the large retail outlets look at” ]]>
Bruno Busin: “Growers should select the varieties of most interest to the market: fruit size and shelf life are the main characteristics that the large retail outlets look at”

Interview with Bruno Busin, Italian Melon Product Manager at Syngenta
How will the forthcoming melon season develop in Italy? What are the main challenges that growers face? Which variety will prove to be the most successful this year? In an interview with Melon Today, Bruno Busin, Melon Product Manager for Syngenta in Italy, provides some answers to these questions and gives his appraisal of the present and future position of the Italian melon sector.


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]]> <![CDATA[ Mr. Le Caro: “Growers must choose varieties that offer the fruit quality demanded by their customers and find the way to produce high and stable volumes” ]]>
Mr. Le Caro: “Growers must choose varieties that offer the fruit quality demanded by their customers and find the way to produce high and stable volumes”

Interview with Stéphane Le Caro, Area product manager NW Europe
Although melon acreage has remained stable in 2010, the bad weather conditions during spring will affect the volume and delay the harvest. Mr. Le Caro recommends Syngenta’s most suitable varieties and offers growers some advice as they approach the new season.


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]]> <![CDATA[ Mr. Jeff Oberman: “The fresh sector should continue looking at new trends in order to increase sales within the post-recession economy” ]]>
Mr. Jeff Oberman: “The fresh sector should continue looking at new trends in order to increase sales within the post-recession economy”

Interview with Jeff Oberman, vice president membership United Fresh Produce Association
United Fresh Produce Association is a trade association of 6,500 individual members from over 30 countries. It focuses its work on food safety, global standards, good agricultural practices and also traceability. In an interview with Melons Today Jeff Oberman explained that the main goal is to increase vegetables consumption, especially of children.


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