Banana news archive – Page 128
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ArticleAPEB attacks Spanish ‘banana policy’
European banana association APEB accuses Spain and EU of backing Latin American importers over European growers
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ArticleChiquita Q4 loss narrows
Chiquita has reported a smaller loss than last year as it was helped by an upturn in banana sales as the company looked ahead to a strong 2010.
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ArticleFairtrade Fortnight challenges shoppers to Big Swap ahead of fruit campaign
Fairtrade Fortnight kicked off this week and is themed The Big Swap, in a push to get UK consumers to switch one of their everyday items for one carrying the Fairtrade mark. The promotional activities will encompass a range of Fairtrade products, including bananas and fresh fruit. Here, Anna Sbuttoni looks at expectations for the promotional fortnight and for the ethical movement as a whole
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When it comes to produce, it’s all in the presentation
Seemingly shackled with a love/hate consumer relationship, there are few vegetables that evoke more emotion than Brussels
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ArticleVolcano ash darkens Guadeloupe's season
Guadeloupe's banana producers are reeling from the effects of the recent eruption of Soufrière Hills volcano
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ArticlePeru’s banana exports to EU increase
Andean country’s organic banana exports to Europe rose by over 20 per cent last year compared with the year before
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ArticleStorms devastate Canaries banana sector
Canaries banana association Asprocan describes damage to plantations as “catastrophic” after three-day storm hits islands
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ArticleBrand Dossier | Eat A Chiquita
How an innovative new campaign gave Chiquita's classic blue label a modern twist and greater appeal among younger consumers
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ArticleColombian producers seek stability
Banana producers in Colombia are looking for stability in the market after a tough 2009 for the South American country’s industry.
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Fairtrade visionaries tick consumer boxes
Sainsbury’s boss Justin King has issued a pertinent challenge to rival retailers this week to catch him if they can on
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ArticleBanana bent for new Philippine lab
A new laboratory in the Philippines will focus on developing disease and climate change resistant banana varieties
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ArticleKing throws down Fairtrade gauntlet
Sainsbury’s chief executive Justin King has accused rival retailers of trying to “test our resolve” on Fairtrade pricing.
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ArticleMexico industry keen on UK
Mexico, this year’s official Fruit Logistica partner country, is keen to increase its exotic fruit exports to the UK.
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Former Keelings man unveils Vidafresh
Former Keelings (UK) Ltd and Janic (Import-Export) Ltd managing mirector Terry Watts introduced his new venture to the industry at Fruit Logistica last week.
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ArticleTotal Exotics in Fairtrade world first
Total Exotics has formally partnered with producer group Asoproagroin to supply the world’s first-ever Fairtrade sweet potatoes.
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ArticleAsprocan launches new banana campaign
Canaries banana association Asprocan has debuted a new promotional campaign, highlighting bananas as a healthy snacking alternative
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ArticleFyffes encompasses melons at Coventry
Fyffes is to extend its work at the company’s new ripening facility in Coventry to encompass melons, following initial success at the site.
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ArticleCoosemupar to be closed down
Troubled Panamanian banana export cooperative Coosemupar is being closed by the company’s government due to spiralling debts
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ArticleEnd of banana war raises concern
In response to the phasing out of the European tariff on Latin American bananas, one UK journalist has called on shoppers to buy Fairtrade
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ArticleNew threat to St Lucia bananas
Officials discover two suspected cases of fungal disease Black Sigatoka, the first such instances to be found on the island