Banana news archive – Page 119
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ArticleSeafreight confronts challenges
The seafreight sector has faced turbulent times in recent years, with overcapacity and the global recession throwing the industry off kilter. Doris Lee Butterworth reports
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ArticleFrench think pink
Viewed by many as one of the most well-established brands in the fresh produce industry, the development of the Pink Lady apple has been held up as a model for others to follow. Alex Lawson travelled to southern France to see how the fruit reached this point and what lies in store for the product
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ArticleGuatemala secures new banana route
Starting next year, the country’s bananas will be shipped to the US from the Port of Chiapas in Mexico
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ArticleRome to host banana forum
The Multi-Stakeholder Forum on Sustainable Banana Production and Trade will take place on 7-8 December
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ArticleCosta Rica travels to Middle East
The world’s third-largest banana exporter is visiting Dubai as a first step to expansion in the Middle East region
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ArticlePineapple report slams practices
A new report into Costa Rican pineapple production claims the country’s industry is rife with questionable labour tactics, severe health risks and soil depletion.
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ArticleEnd in sight for EU banana dispute
Reports claim that negotiators are close to agreeing a deal that would see tariffs lowered on Latin American banana exports to the EU
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ArticleCosta Rican banana exports set to fall
National export agency Procomer reveals slump in exports as a result of unfavourable temperatures during the crop’s development
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ArticleBudgens boss in banana stand
An independent store owner has taken a stand against the supermarkets as he looks to turn the tide in the banana price wars.
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ArticleChiquita targets on-the-go market
Global banana giant Chiquita has begun trials of a new single-portion banana offer based around storage technology.
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ArticleEcuador's exporters slam state plan
Ecuadorian banana exporters’ association attacks government plans for creation of state banana export company
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ArticleEcuador to set up state banana exporter
Ecuador is to set up a national banana exporter as it looks to tackle alleged underhand tactics and “abuses” in the sector.
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ArticleChiquita in profit turnaround
Chiquita Brands International Inc has announced a swing in its fortune by reporting a profit in the third quarter, compared with a loss a year ago.
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ArticleEcuador to set up banana export group
President Rafael Correa announces creation of state banana exporter to tackle tax avoidance and “abuses” of the system
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Del Monte sees profit dip
Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc has announced a slight dip in profits as it dealt with a seasonally slow period for the company.
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ArticleAustralian bananas head to Korea
The country's first shipment of the fruit to Korea has been sent by Dole Food Company
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ArticleCosta Rica bananas target Middle East
The country’s banana suppliers see clear opportunities to tap into Middle Eastern demand for high-quality and healthy products
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ArticlePhilippine bananas set for Saudi investment
Saudi Arabian investors are planning to pump US$300m into a 10,000ha Philippine banana plantation
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ArticleDole accused of denying worker rights
Study claims that although some progress has been made, the US corporation needs to do more to address concerns over workers’ rights
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ArticleConnecting the dots
When Danny Murphy started work as a porter on Old Covent Garden Market, it is unlikely he imagined that the market would move across town to Vauxhall, let alone that he would set up a company so successful as to win multiple Re:fresh awards. Alex Lawson headed to New Covent Garden Market (NCGM) to find out how Chef’s Connection has done it