date:Jan 20, 2014
Over the past few weeks, Moroccan Cantaloupe and Charentais melon producers have started an aggressive marketing strategy, based on reporting the fact that the New Delhi virus is not only affecting Spanish courgettes, but also melons and watermelons.
The goal for these producers is for French operators to change their suppliers and redirect their programs, favouring Moroccan producers. They state that Almeria's and Murcia's growers could be affected by the New Delhi virus and suffer shortages