Banana news archive – Page 116
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ArticleHow can the industry future proof fresh produce for tomorrow?
Future proofing any industry is a difficult challenge and substantial skills are required to ensure ongoing survival and growth. Doris Lee Butterworth reports
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ArticleExpert declares aerial spraying safe
An aerial crop spraying expert has observed the practice in the Philippines and says it conforms to international standards
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ArticleDunkirk and UGPBAN reinforce ties
A new charter was signed this month between the French port of Dunkirk and UGPBAN in order to strengthen ties
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Fairtrade Fortnight urges Big Swap
During February's Fairtrade Fortnight, UK shoppers will be encouraged to swap what's in their basket for a Fairtrade alternative
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ArticleEarthquake wreaks Caribbean havoc
The devastating earthquake that hit Haiti last week is causing chaos in the Caribbean produce industry, with volumes, trade and labour taking a severe hit from the natural disaster.
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ArticleChiquita goes bananas for Monkey Ball
Group announces partnership with Sega to promote new Super Monkey Ball Step & Roll Wii video game on its bananas
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ArticlePortsmouth port gets £2.2m boost
Portsmouth Commercial Port’s fruit importing business, MMD Shipping Services, has invested in a £2.2 million mobile harbour crane and an integral IT upgrade which will improve the service it offers clients as it anticipates a busy 2010.
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ArticleNew CEO for Australian banana body
Peak body the Australian Banana Growers Council has appointed Jonathan Eccles as its new CEO from 1 February
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Innovation nominations unveiled
The 10 Fruit Logistica 2010 Innovation Award (FLIA) finalists have been selected by a panel of experts.
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ArticlePhilippines trial banana virus resistance
New trials involving gamma irradiation could see the Philippines produce a Lakatan banana resistant to ‘banana bunchy top virus’
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ArticleKoper hits back over banana claims
Terminal operator Luka Koper has denied accusations it used "unfair" tactics to win a contract from the Italian Port of Trieste
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ArticleKoper banana deal angers Trieste
Italian terminal operator TFT expresses frustration at what it sees as "state-backed" diversion of banana shipment to Slovenia
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ArticleFyffes harbours acquisition ambitions
Fyffes has revealed it is looking to expand its operations further this year and may consider potential acquisitions should the right opportunities arise.
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ArticlePhilippines welcome China’s recovery
The chair of the Mindanao Business Council believes that China’s economic recovery means good things for his island
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ArticleAustralian bananas on R&D bent
The Queensland government plans to explore ways to add value to the state’s second-grade bananas
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ArticleEcuador moves to aid banana growers
Faced with fall in prices in Russia and China, Ecuador’s government pledges to buy bananas from small growers during January
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Asda slashing produce prices
Asda announced on Tuesday that it is introducing its broadest price rollback for a decade, cutting prices on core produce lines such as potatoes, grapes and bananas as well as almost 3,600 other lines.
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ArticleThe freshinfo year - December
Florette online... Ombudsman anger... Israeli pepper promise... BBC win for Bristol Fruit Sales... What rounded off the year for you?
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ArticleThe freshinfo year - October
Wal-Mart buys International Produce... Rain in Spain... Asda banana row... Satsuma shortage... What else made the news in October?
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ArticleEU probes Chiquita over competition concerns
Chiquita Brands International Inc has announced it has received a notice from the European Commission regarding an investigation into possible violations of competition law in the banana industry.