Banana news archive – Page 107
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Fairtrade moves forward as category shows resistance
The rise of Fairtrade has been one of the biggest success stories in the produce industry in the last two decades. With the recent addition of melons to the Fairtrade offer, coupled with the category’s strength in the face of the recession and an impressive line-up at its conference, 2009 was a positive year for the Fairtrade Foundation. Alex Lawson caught up with executive director Harriet Lamb to find out more
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ArticleMexico needs to diversify its export offer
As Mexico assumes its role as partner country at Fruit Logistica next week, John Giles, divisional director of Promar International, outlines why it is key for the Central American country to seek alternative export avenues
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ArticleHow can the industry future proof fresh produce for tomorrow?
Future proofing any industry is a difficult challenge and substantial skills are required to ensure ongoing survival and growth. Doris Lee Butterworth reports
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ArticleExpert declares aerial spraying safe
An aerial crop spraying expert has observed the practice in the Philippines and says it conforms to international standards
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ArticleDunkirk and UGPBAN reinforce ties
A new charter was signed this month between the French port of Dunkirk and UGPBAN in order to strengthen ties
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Fairtrade Fortnight urges Big Swap
During February's Fairtrade Fortnight, UK shoppers will be encouraged to swap what's in their basket for a Fairtrade alternative
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ArticleEarthquake wreaks Caribbean havoc
The devastating earthquake that hit Haiti last week is causing chaos in the Caribbean produce industry, with volumes, trade and labour taking a severe hit from the natural disaster.
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ArticleChiquita goes bananas for Monkey Ball
Group announces partnership with Sega to promote new Super Monkey Ball Step & Roll Wii video game on its bananas
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ArticlePortsmouth port gets £2.2m boost
Portsmouth Commercial Port’s fruit importing business, MMD Shipping Services, has invested in a £2.2 million mobile harbour crane and an integral IT upgrade which will improve the service it offers clients as it anticipates a busy 2010.
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ArticleNew CEO for Australian banana body
Peak body the Australian Banana Growers Council has appointed Jonathan Eccles as its new CEO from 1 February
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Innovation nominations unveiled
The 10 Fruit Logistica 2010 Innovation Award (FLIA) finalists have been selected by a panel of experts.
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ArticlePhilippines trial banana virus resistance
New trials involving gamma irradiation could see the Philippines produce a Lakatan banana resistant to ‘banana bunchy top virus’
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ArticleKoper hits back over banana claims
Terminal operator Luka Koper has denied accusations it used "unfair" tactics to win a contract from the Italian Port of Trieste
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ArticleKoper banana deal angers Trieste
Italian terminal operator TFT expresses frustration at what it sees as "state-backed" diversion of banana shipment to Slovenia
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ArticleFyffes harbours acquisition ambitions
Fyffes has revealed it is looking to expand its operations further this year and may consider potential acquisitions should the right opportunities arise.
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ArticlePhilippines welcome China’s recovery
The chair of the Mindanao Business Council believes that China’s economic recovery means good things for his island
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ArticleAustralian bananas on R&D bent
The Queensland government plans to explore ways to add value to the state’s second-grade bananas
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ArticleEcuador moves to aid banana growers
Faced with fall in prices in Russia and China, Ecuador’s government pledges to buy bananas from small growers during January
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Asda slashing produce prices
Asda announced on Tuesday that it is introducing its broadest price rollback for a decade, cutting prices on core produce lines such as potatoes, grapes and bananas as well as almost 3,600 other lines.
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ArticleThe freshinfo year - December
Florette online... Ombudsman anger... Israeli pepper promise... BBC win for Bristol Fruit Sales... What rounded off the year for you?