Thursday, August 27, 2009

France, troubles organic melon campaign

26 Aug, 2009 - Green Med Journal

The 2009 French organic melon campaign stayed stable, despite a delayed starting in imports from Senegal, Morocco and Spain that caused overlapping on the market at the beginning of June. ... read more...

Sunday, August 16, 2009

USA: Kiwano Melons will catch your eye

Aug 11, 2009 - Examiner

The Kiwano melon (also known as a horned melon) cannot be overlooked once spotted in the produce section of the grocery store. The fruit seems alien, and is quite unknown in the United States. With its orange oval body and horns—which are sharper than they seem—the fruit is a native to Africa, although it is being harvested in New Zealand as well as parts of California. ... read more...