Banana news archive – Page 114
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Germans plan Fairtrade Banana Day
A total of 1m Fairtrade organic bananas are to be distributed in Cologne on 18 September as part of a major promotional event being organised by Transfair
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ArticleDaabon Japan introduces fair trade bananas
Fair trade is on the up in Japan, with the introduction of Daabon Organic’s line of Ecocert bananas
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ArticleUK consumers Go Bananas!
As part of Fairtrade Fortnight, which began on 22 February, UK consumers will seek to break the world record for eating Fairtrade bananas
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Fair Trade Fair imminent
The food and drink sector will remain at the centre of the European Fair Trade Fair, reflecting the trend for products such as Fairtrade coffee and bananas now being commonplace on supermarket shelves.
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ArticlePanama experiences export fall
The global economic crisis has hit the country's exports, with bananas and melons particularly badly hit
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ArticleExporter aims to meets banana demand
In the Philippines, La Frutera is increasing planted area to cater for strong overseas demand for the fruit
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ArticleEcuador deal depends on banana cuts
Ecuadorean president Rafael Correa has said that the success of a commercial agreement with the EU rests on the bloc's mooted reduction of banana tariffs
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Banana debate at WFV show
Professor John Moverley OBE is organising a forum on the worldwide production and marketing of bananas at this year’s World Fruit and Vegetable Show.
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Chiquita and Rewe in Panama link-up
Chiquita and German retailer Rewe have announced the donation of 130 hectares of wetlands located in the San San Pond Sak nature reserve in Panama for the purpose of restoration of natural habitats.
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ArticlePine decision for Chiquita
Chiquita has announced its decision to ensure all of its pineapple supplies are Rainforest Alliance-certified, in order to create decent social and environmental production conditions.
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CommentFyffes brand marks 80th anniversary
World’s oldest fresh produce label set a notable benchmark for the marketing of fruit and vegetables in Europe and worldwide
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ArticleIndian banana exports soar
Overseas demand for the fruit has increased with exports shooting up by 89 per cent between January and April this year
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ArticleBananas buck the trend in Japan
Imports look set to hit record numbers as demand for the fruit continues unabated
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Dole sues over fraudulent film
Dole Foods is suing a Swedish film company for defamation after allegedly screening a documentary based on fraud.
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ArticleDole launches Disney competition
Dole France has revealed plans to offer visitors to its website the chance to win family trips to Disneyland Paris
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Ecuador exporters seek sanctions on EU
Ecuador’s banana exporters have run out of patience and are calling on their national government to sanction the EU over its banana import regime.
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ArticleEcuador impatient over EU banana talks
The country's banana exporters have said that the government should impose sanctions on the EU if import tariffs are not cut soon
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ArticleEuropean banana sector to meet EC
Europe’s banana sector is to meet with the European Commission this week to argue the need to maintain the banana import regime
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ArticleFruidor makes new appointment
Jean-Marc Piloquet has become the new assistant managing director at French group Fruidor
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ArticleCooperation for Caribbean banana producers
Producers of bananas in the Caribbean have come together to battle common enemies and achieve common goals