Banana news archive – Page 102
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Chiquita makes healthy start to summer
Chiquita Hellas subsidiary holds summer parties in three Greek cities, encouraging consumers to include bananas in their diet
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Dry drops Philippine banana volume
Drought has forced Philippine banana growers to improve infrastructure, while separate pressures push towards ‘green’ production
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Freshfel Europe reappoints president
Freshfel Europe has reappointed Ramon Rey for a second term of office as its president during its annual general meeting on 3 June in Brussels.
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Organics sector makes slow but sure progress
As organic fresh produce slowly rises from the ashes, competition in the form of well-established and understood ethical brand throws Fairtrade vegetables into the arena. Elizabeth O’Keefe takes a look at the organics sector
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Costa Rica sets sights on veg
Costa Rica has set its sights on increasing vegetable exports to Europe following negotiations over a free trade agreement with the EU.
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Guadeloupe exports resume after volcanic delay
Banana exports from Guadeloupe are set to restart following a lengthy hiatus caused by the volcanic eruption at Montserrat.
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Guadeloupe bananas return to EU
Following a lengthy hiatus caused by the volcanic eruption at Montserrat, exports of Guadeloupe's bananas are ready to resume
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Taiwanese bananas back in China
Taiwan will ship bananas to the Chinese mainland for the first time since 2006, but overall exports are down this year
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Costa Rica pesticide project gets off to a flyer
The Costa Rican banana industry research programme that aims to reduce the use of pesticides through biological control by 50 per cent in 10 years is running ahead of schedule.
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Strong banana market follows difficult period for sector
The banana trade is facing a difficult period as poor consumption levels from consumers and unimpressive trading performances from the big players have left the job looking like a tough prospect. Alex Lawson looks at developments in the last quarter
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Dublin wholesalers prove they are fighting fit for business
Draped in a rich and detailed history, Dublin’s Corporation Fruit Market has been supplying both the city and the rest of Ireland with wholesale fruit and vegetables for more than 100 years, but nearly half of that time has been spent searching for change. After years of unfulfilled promises of regeneration, Elizabeth O’Keefe asks how Dublin wholesalers can ensure the market is sustainable for future generations to benefit from and enjoy.
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Pineapple pricing stirs up reaction
Lobby group Banana Link has spoken out about the low retail price points of pineapples in the UK claiming it can be damaging to workers in Latin America.
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Banana deal to be 'signed this month'
Agreement between the European Union and Latin American banana exporting nations will be ratified next week
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Maersk hails Philippine banana trial
Container vessel using StarCare technology successfully transports Philippines-grown bananas to Rotterdam
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Agr! wins with Canaries bananas
The Spanish advertising agency won the main award in Valencia last week for its videos for Plátano de Canarias
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Premier Fruits wins wholesaler prize
Premier Fruits landed the coveted Capespan Wholesaler of the Year award at last week’s Re:fresh ceremony in Park Lane.
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Thai produce blazes Harrods trail
The Thai ambassador to the UK toured the food halls of Harrods in a celebration of the country last week, ahead of a summer of promotions for Thai produce including work with Tesco.
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ACP states make new appointments
Secretary general of the African, Caribbean Pacific group of countries Dr Mohamed Ibn Chambas has announced the appointments of new assistant secretaries general of the association.
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Ecuador expects banana value growth
Banana shipments are expected to earn the country US$2.1bn through 2010, despite a drop during the January-April period
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Honduras sets banana hopes high
Independent banana producers in Honduras have high hopes for 2010, forecasting an export volume of 14 million boxes.