Banana news archive – Page 106
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ArticlePeru’s banana exports to EU increase
Andean country’s organic banana exports to Europe rose by over 20 per cent last year compared with the year before
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ArticleStorms devastate Canaries banana sector
Canaries banana association Asprocan describes damage to plantations as “catastrophic” after three-day storm hits islands
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ArticleBrand Dossier | Eat A Chiquita
How an innovative new campaign gave Chiquita's classic blue label a modern twist and greater appeal among younger consumers
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ArticleColombian producers seek stability
Banana producers in Colombia are looking for stability in the market after a tough 2009 for the South American country’s industry.
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Fairtrade visionaries tick consumer boxes
Sainsbury’s boss Justin King has issued a pertinent challenge to rival retailers this week to catch him if they can on
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ArticleBanana bent for new Philippine lab
A new laboratory in the Philippines will focus on developing disease and climate change resistant banana varieties
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ArticleKing throws down Fairtrade gauntlet
Sainsbury’s chief executive Justin King has accused rival retailers of trying to “test our resolve” on Fairtrade pricing.
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ArticleMexico industry keen on UK
Mexico, this year’s official Fruit Logistica partner country, is keen to increase its exotic fruit exports to the UK.
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Former Keelings man unveils Vidafresh
Former Keelings (UK) Ltd and Janic (Import-Export) Ltd managing mirector Terry Watts introduced his new venture to the industry at Fruit Logistica last week.
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ArticleTotal Exotics in Fairtrade world first
Total Exotics has formally partnered with producer group Asoproagroin to supply the world’s first-ever Fairtrade sweet potatoes.
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ArticleAsprocan launches new banana campaign
Canaries banana association Asprocan has debuted a new promotional campaign, highlighting bananas as a healthy snacking alternative
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ArticleFyffes encompasses melons at Coventry
Fyffes is to extend its work at the company’s new ripening facility in Coventry to encompass melons, following initial success at the site.
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ArticleCoosemupar to be closed down
Troubled Panamanian banana export cooperative Coosemupar is being closed by the company’s government due to spiralling debts
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ArticleEnd of banana war raises concern
In response to the phasing out of the European tariff on Latin American bananas, one UK journalist has called on shoppers to buy Fairtrade
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ArticleNew threat to St Lucia bananas
Officials discover two suspected cases of fungal disease Black Sigatoka, the first such instances to be found on the island
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ArticleMehadrin lands FL Innovation Award
Visitors to Fruit Logistica crowned a device designed to remove pomegranate seeds made by the company Mehadrin Tnuport Export of Israel as the winner of the event's prestigious Innovation Award.
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Fyffes withdraws innovation entry
Fyffes has withdrawn its Fruit Logistica Innovation Award entry following a trademark dispute
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ArticleCanaries back ‘European Taste’ campaign
Canary Islands banana association Asprocan and the EU are backing campaign to promote awareness of region’s geographic brand
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ArticleDole named Fruity Friday sponsor
Tropical specialist Dole Fresh UK has been announced as the first headline sponsor of Fruity Friday, an awareness and fundraising campaign held by the World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF).
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Re:fresh 2009 Lifetime Achievement Award winner Glass reflects on 55 years in produce
Alick Glass was the worthy winner of the Florette Lifetime Achievement Award at Re:fresh 2009. He tells Laura Gould about the highs and lows of a career spanning more than 50 years in the fresh produce trade