Banana news archive – Page 116
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ArticlePhilippine bananas look to China
The Philippine government hopes to expand banana exports to China as future trade with Iran remains up in the air
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UK laser labelling moves a step closer
LaserFruit, a Spanish technology company based near Valencia, is launching its patented system which engraves information of fruit skins without deterioration into Europe next year and already has UK supermarkets in its sights.
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ArticleSumifru cuts back Philippine banana operation
Banana exporter Sumifru has struck a blow to the embattled Philippine banana industry with the announcement it will downscale operations there
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Dole and Del Monte to close CR facilities
News reports in Costa Rica have revealed that US-based fresh produce multinationals Dole Food Company and Fresh Del Monte are to close facilities in the country as a result of higher operational costs caused by the drop in value of the dollar.
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ArticleFair Trade bananas in NZ focus
All Good Organics is using a new high-tech in-store marketing campaign to promote its Fair Trade bananas in NZ
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ArticlePhilippines baffled by Iran banana ban
Philippine banana exporters are meeting today to discuss the implications of Iran's unexpected Cavendish banana import ban
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ArticleIran ban hits Philippines hard
Banana exporters in the Philippines are feeling the strain mounting from Iran’s sudden ban on fruit imports
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ArticleBanana trade hit by retail price wars
Sector under intense pressure following sustained period of price competition and extended promotions among retailers
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ArticlePremium retailers drawn into banana battle
The UK’s premium retailers are getting drawn into the fray in the banana pricing battle with Waitrose this week dropping its retail to 58p a kilo on loose fruit.
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ArticleConfusion surrounds Iran produce ban
Numerous reports have detailed Iran’s ban on Philippine bananas, but conflicting stories are circulating about a ban on other produce
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ArticleAustralian banana glut cuts profits
Ideal growing conditions in Australia have come back to bite banana growers, with fruit prices plummeting due to oversupply
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ArticleDeal or no deal?
The number of discount and multi-buy promotions run by retailers has hit record levels in the past year. But, asks Michael Barker, are the supermarkets’ promotional strategies sustainable or will they have no option but to scale back?
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ArticleTurbana celebrates turning 40
Leading North American banana importer is celebrating its 40th year after opening its doors for the first time in 1970
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ArticleFamosa makes UK banana market move
UK market represents a "great opportunity" for Brazilian bananas, according to Agrícola Famosa's Andrei Mamede
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ArticleFamosa makes UK banana market move
Brazilian bananas will be a growing presence on the UK market this year as supplier Agrícola Famosa looks to significantly ramp up sendings.
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ArticleBattaglio unveils own banana brand
Having recently ended a banana distribution deal with GF Group, the Italian firm has linked with Banacol to market the fruit direct
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Fluctuations in price prove a tricky prospect in exotics trade
Price fluctuations on several key products have proved a key, recurring theme over the last three months in the exotics category. Alex Lawson studies the market and talks to key figures across the wide-ranging exotics sector
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ArticleEcuador's banana exports climb
Export sales value tops the US$1bn mark during the first six months of the year, according to reports
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ArticleCanary Islands face "difficult" market
The Canary Islands banana sector is experiencing some of the “most difficult” market conditions of recent years, a situation that has already forced producers on the Spanish islands to remove 16,000 tonnes of fruit from sale.
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ArticleDole water conservation efforts recognised
Company receives honourable mention during World Water Week for reducing water usage at banana plant in Costa Rica