Banana news archive – Page 128
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ArticleBanana sector powers through political pitfalls
The banana category continued to be heavily influenced by fuel prices this quarter, as the industry braces itself for the traditional summer slump caused by the popularity of seasonal fruits in the UK. However, supply overcame labour issues to deliver a relatively calm period for the sector. Alex Lawson reports.
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ArticleStePac launches new eco packaging
To meet its clients’ current requirements, Israeli packaging company StePac has launched a new line that is both economical and eco-friendly
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Demonising imports cannot bear fruit
The launch of Eat Seasonably, which fresh produce pundit Gregg Wallace unveiled at the Re:fresh Conference, has managed to
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ArticleWindward Bananas in name change
The group has changed to Winfresh (UK) Limited to bring it in line with proposed growth into other produce categories
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ArticleDole operations unaffected by quake
The Honduran earthquake that forced the closure of the Puerto Cortes port has not affected the company's banana exports
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ArticleACP seeks EU banana compensation
Producers in African, Caribbean and Pacific countries are looking for a financial aid package to soften the blow of a possible deal between the EU and Latin American banana suppliers
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Caribbeans ramp up banana pressure on EU
Caribbean Community (Caricom) trade ministers have expressed their dismay at the latest set of proposals from the European Union for new banana-import tariff measures.
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ArticleStriking a fair deal
In the final part of our series on the Fairtrade supply chain, FPJ examines what is happening at retail level and what this means for the ethical brand.
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When is a tomato not just a tomato?
Why is it that some fruit and vegetables always seem to attract a political agenda, as opposed to a promotional one? The
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Jamaica Producers back in the black
Jamaican fresh produce business Jamaica Producers has returned to profit.
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ArticleRailfreight remains viable
Railfreight is a viable option for the produce sector, but time-efficiency must come first if it is to succeed, concluded members of the industry this week.
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ArticleFruity Friday record breaker
People throughout the UK helped raise awareness about a healthy diet as well as money for the World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF) by taking part in Fruity Friday on May 15 as the fund estimates that fundraising this year will break previous records for the event.
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ArticleCommitment from the UK
The second of FPJ’s three-part series on the Fairtrade supply chain turns the spotlight on ethical suppliers and what their offer has meant for the UK market.
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Article5 A DAY in price pressure
The world Cancer Research Fund is countering claims that credit-crunched consumers can no longer afford to eat their 5 A DAY with penny-pinching menu suggestions.
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No results at banana talks
Despite high hopes at trade talks last week between Andean Pact countries and the EU, a new lower banana entry tariff has not been agreed.
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ArticleTop-fruit sector deals with tricky transition
As the top-fruit sector makes the tricky transition from northern to southern hemisphere supplies, the next quarter could prove difficult for the industry as southern hemisphere producers deal with an overhang of European product. Alex Lawson reports
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ArticleTesco renews banana worker efforts
Tesco is renewing its efforts to improve conditions in its banana and pineapple supply chains both into the UK and into other importing countries after consultation with NGO Banana Link.
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ArticleColombian banana workers strike
Colombian banana workers are on strike over pay and conditions in the country’s key growing regions, causing importers to look for alternative sources.
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ArticleFruit juice shown to boost health
A US study has shown that a glass of 100 per cent fruit juice every day can protect against stroke, heart disease and diabetes, as well as aid weight loss.