Banana news archive – Page 113
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ArticleAgr! 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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ArticlePremier 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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ArticleThai 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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ArticleEcuador 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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ArticleHonduras sets banana hopes high
Independent banana producers in Honduras have high hopes for 2010, forecasting an export volume of 14 million boxes.
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ArticleDel Monte posts slight improvement
Fresh Del Monte has overcome difficulties in the banana category to report a slight net income increase of $36.2 million (£23.9m) through the first quarter of 2010, an improvement on the $34.9m in the same period of 2009.
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ArticleChiquita launches World Cup campaign
Banana giant to roll out major football-themed promotion in Germany next month as start of international tournament approaches
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Harrods in Thai link-up
Harrods is to join forces with the Royal Thai Embassy to celebrate the gastronomy of Thailand and its culture throughout May.
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ArticleChiquita reports surprise Q1 loss
Chiquita has reported an unexpected $9 million (£5.9m) quarterly loss and cut its revenue forecast for the year, after cold weather and a weak economy hurt banana sales in Europe.
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ArticleDole looks to cement Romanian leadership
Fresh produce giant looking to increase brand awareness with a new television campaign one year after entering the country
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Fyffes warns on banana pricing
Fyffes is warning that it will only hit the full-year earnings target it announced in March if EU banana-import tariff reform is implemented this year.
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ArticleFyffes maintains earnings target
Despite difficult conditions that have resulted in lower selling prices, Fyffes has held steady on its EBITDA forecast
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ArticlePlantation to packing: Dole Fresh UK welcomes a new era
Few companies can boast as recognisable and relatable an image as Dole throughout the worldwide produce trade. Alex Lawson visits its British subsidiary, Dole Fresh UK, at its Dartford base to get the lowdown on a world beyond bananas and find out how the team is driving sales across the business
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Ecuadorian rain threatens bananas
The National Meteorology and Hydrology Institute in Ecuador has forecast wet weather over the next month, potentially impacting new banana crops.
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EU fruit imports in dramatic slump
Fresh fruit imports into the EU last year fell significantly in both volume and value terms, trade body Freshfel Europe has confirmed.
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ArticleChiquita teams up with BFFC
Chiquita Brands International has formed a partnership with Bahrain Fresh Fruits Company for the distribution of its bananas
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ArticleEcuador bananas set for record rainfall
The National Meteorology and Hydrology Institute has forecast wet weather over the next month, potentially impacting new banana crops
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Definitions become blurred as shopper choice expands
Fruit and vegetables still remain a flagship line in the multiples, but the definition of what is on sale has become blurred
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ArticleAd Break | Bonanza
The banana brand has experienced a meteoric rise over the past decade, reaching a peak with its inclusion in the Russian edition of Forbes' top 50 brands