Banana news archive – Page 128
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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
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ArticleMehadrin lands FL Innovation Award
Visitors to Fruit Logistica crowned a device designed to remove pomegranate seeds made by the company Mehadrin Tnuport Export of Israel as the winner of the event's prestigious Innovation Award.
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Fyffes withdraws innovation entry
Fyffes has withdrawn its Fruit Logistica Innovation Award entry following a trademark dispute
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ArticleCanaries back ‘European Taste’ campaign
Canary Islands banana association Asprocan and the EU are backing campaign to promote awareness of region’s geographic brand
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ArticleDole named Fruity Friday sponsor
Tropical specialist Dole Fresh UK has been announced as the first headline sponsor of Fruity Friday, an awareness and fundraising campaign held by the World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF).
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Re:fresh 2009 Lifetime Achievement Award winner Glass reflects on 55 years in produce
Alick Glass was the worthy winner of the Florette Lifetime Achievement Award at Re:fresh 2009. He tells Laura Gould about the highs and lows of a career spanning more than 50 years in the fresh produce trade
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Fairtrade moves forward as category shows resistance
The rise of Fairtrade has been one of the biggest success stories in the produce industry in the last two decades. With the recent addition of melons to the Fairtrade offer, coupled with the category’s strength in the face of the recession and an impressive line-up at its conference, 2009 was a positive year for the Fairtrade Foundation. Alex Lawson caught up with executive director Harriet Lamb to find out more
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ArticleMexico needs to diversify its export offer
As Mexico assumes its role as partner country at Fruit Logistica next week, John Giles, divisional director of Promar International, outlines why it is key for the Central American country to seek alternative export avenues
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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.