Fewer melons expected from Honduras because of consequences Salmonella outbreak - (Fresh Plaza)
August 19, 2008 – 8:52 pmThe area for melons in Honduras is expected to be quite a bit smaller than last year. Exporters in Honduras blame the heavily increased producers price, but according to importers in the Netherlands the outbreak of Salmonella would have played an important role in this. The United States have declared an import prohibition for melons from Honduras, as these could have caused a Salmonella outbreak, which made more than fifty people sick.
The import prohibition is of course not for aways and will, because of pressure from the government of Honduras, which at the time reacted very agitated and alert, probably be rescinded at the start of the new season. It is, however, to be expected, that more will be exported to Europe and that production will be smaller.
“I am convinced, that they will be able to control the cultivation and the inherent problems, but a large number of growers is […]
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