Banana news archive – Page 112
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ArticleDominican Republic faces tough task
The Dominican Republic (DR) could be “like South Africa after de-regulation” with small exporters fighting for a place in the market, Savid has warned.
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ArticleWaitrose takes on Ocado
UK supermarket Waitrose has spent £10 million relaunching its online home-delivery service.
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Mexican bananas eye UK market
Mexican banana exporter Coliman is growing exports to Europe as part of a push to reach out to new markets.
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ArticlePlaying fair
As Fairtrade Fortnight gets everyone talking about ethical shopping, Anna Sbuttoni asks what supermarket price wars mean for the brand and how sales of certified fresh produce can make a comeback after a difficult 12 months
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ArticleCo-op kicks off new ethical era
The Co-operative Group set a new benchmark for ethical trading last week when it unveiled a ground-breaking strategy to overhaul radically operations at one of the UK’s major retailers.
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ArticleDole turns focus on water footprint
Dole Europe has launched a new focus on water efficiency as it looks to reduce its water footprint.
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ArticlePhilippines bananas to supply Middle East
A 1,500ha banana plantation slated for development in the Philippines would focus on supplying the Middle East
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ArticleDel Monte UK trials single bananas
Company launches new product line in order to offer extended shelf-life and more product convenience for consumers
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ArticleDel Monte trials single banana pack format
Del Monte is running a UK trial with new packaging that keeps bananas fresh for almost a week.
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ArticleSupplies run tight as ink dries on EU trade deal
The banana trade has been dominated by the rubber-stamping of the EU trade deal this quarter. But while the ink is still drying, supplies have been tight and sourcing structures called into question. Alex Lawson looks beyond the Brussels boardroom
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ArticleCanaries eye European expansion
Banana exporters in Spanish islands target growth across Europe in response to lowering of EU tariff for Latin American imports
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ArticleNew Morrisons supply into Dover
George Hammond plc has secured a new service from Seatrade with the backing of the Port of Dover in the UK.
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ArticleBanana prices climb
Banana prices have been climbing sharply in the UK on the back of inclement weather in source countries affecting supply.
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ArticleEU banana deal: winners and losers
With the 15-year EU banana wars reaching a final conclusion this month, the smallest producers fear they will be affected worst by the agreement
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ArticleAustralia says no to banana imports
Australia will not open its doors to banana imports to supplement domestic crop losses caused by Cyclone Yasi
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Fyffes makes German acquisition
Irish produce multi-national Fyffes has announced it has acquired a 33.3 per cent stake in German fresh produce distributor Fruchtimport vanWylick.
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ArticleMEPs approve banana deal
The European Parliament has this week, as expected, voted in favour of an international trade agreement between the EU, the US and Latin American countries, which is designed to end a 16-year long dispute over banana import tariffs.
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ArticleEurope approves banana deal
MEPs vote in favour of tariff reduction agreement, effectively ending 16-year international trade dispute
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ArticleHuge banana plantation slated for Philippines
The Philippine banana industry has received a boost with Del Monte signalling it will create a 5,000ha plantation in the country
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ArticleBanana shortage opens Australian opportunities
Australian banana shortages caused by Tropical Cyclone Yasi could open the market for Philippine exporters