Banana news archive – Page 111
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ArticleDole accused of denying worker rights
Study claims that although some progress has been made, the US corporation needs to do more to address concerns over workers’ rights
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ArticleConnecting the dots
When Danny Murphy started work as a porter on Old Covent Garden Market, it is unlikely he imagined that the market would move across town to Vauxhall, let alone that he would set up a company so successful as to win multiple Re:fresh awards. Alex Lawson headed to New Covent Garden Market (NCGM) to find out how Chef’s Connection has done it
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Dole drops Bananas! lawsuit
Dole Foods has dropped its lawsuit against the Swedish filmmaker behind the controversial documentary Bananas!, after questions were raised over free speech.
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ArticleImports soar to Iran
Imports into the Middle Eastern country are significantly up compared with the same period in 2008
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ArticleDole faces human rights row
An incisive report into the alleged abuse of human rights by banana giant Dole has accused the company of denying workers “basic” rights and creating unfair working conditions, despite some progress.
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Sam’s Club expands Fairtrade offer
Sales of Fairtrade bananas at the US-based retailer have generated some US$615,000 in community funds since the program launched
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ArticlePBGEA members aid typhoon victims
Members of the Philippine Banana Growers and Exporters Association have donated bananas to provide relief for typhoon victims
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Article7-Eleven trials wrapped bananas
The US retailer has revealed that it is working with Fresh Del Monte to trial individual packaged bananas in 27 Dallas stores
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ArticleAsda defends banana stance
Asda has defended its pricing on bananas in the wake of mounting criticism and rumour over its decision to cut retails to 46p a kilo.
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ArticleDel Monte launches single finger bananas
Distributed in new controlled-ripening packaging, the single finger banana will target “on the go” consumers in North America
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ArticleAPEB condemns free trade proposal
European Banana Producers Association claims proposed free trade deal with Latin America would decimate Canaries banana sector
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ArticleTurbana unveils new identity
The redesign incorporates both bananas and tropical fruits under one company identity and will serve as the foundation for a new communications campaign
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ArticleChiquita abandons Angola plans
Chiquita has abandoned its plans to grow and export bananas from Angola after a lengthy period of research and negotiations.
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ArticlePeru increases banana exports
The South American country’s banana shipments have risen by 23 per cent as a result of an increase in exports to Europe
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ArticleAsda triggers UK banana price war
The Wal-Mart owned retailer has cut the price of its bananas to a 14-year low, angering some in the industry, according to local reports
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ArticleRussian bank buys 20 per cent of JFC
JFC has sold almost 20 per cent of its shares to the Saint-Petersburg Bank to fund the construction of new fruit terminals
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ArticleDole signs deal to import Fairtrade fruit
Multinational reaches agreement with TransFair USA to import Fairtrade-labelled bananas and pineapples into the US
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ArticleFairtrade fears unabated
The industry has warned there may be some serious barriers preventing the expansion of Fairtrade fresh produce - despite continued support for the premium phenomenon.
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ArticleNaked Grocer stripped bare
A former international fresh produce manager has set up a “naked” business designed to cater for consumers waning away from the supermarkets.
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ArticleWaitrose pledges to put suppliers first
British retailer will not force banana suppliers to bear the burden of recent price cuts, says managing director Mark Price (pictured)