Banana news archive – Page 128
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ArticleCosta Rica and EU ‘near trade deal’
Costa Rica and the European Union are said to be close to finalising an agreement of association, which would include bananas
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EU states in banana link up
Five EU member states have joined forces to call on the European Commission to reach a balanced multi-lateral agreement on the EU banana regime that will allow production within the EU to remain viable.
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Chiquita shipping to continue uninterrupted
Chiquita Brands International has announced that it does not expect the bankruptcy filing by Eastwind Maritime Inc. and certain of its affiliates to adversely affect service to Chiquita’s customers and the delivery of its bananas and other fresh fruit products.
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Fyffes ensuring we have bananas
Congratulations to Fyffes, which is celebrating the 80th birthday of its famous blue label brand next month. Not only do I
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Fruit and veg hit in Irish price blitz
Fruit and vegetables feature prominently in a price-cutting blitz announced by Dunnes Stores in the Irish Republic, as it strikes back against the reductions implemented by market leader Tesco, its major domestic competitor.
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ArticleCountries' concerns over banana deal
Portugal, France and Spain have said that they will not back any EU agreement that threatens their banana production
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StePac steps up banana packs
StePac LA has developed a degradable modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) for bananas that is economical, as well as ecological.
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Thanet supplies school scheme
Hundreds of schoolchildren in Kent will receive free tomatoes from Kent supplier Thanet Earth from today, as part of the School Fruit and Vegetable Scheme (SFVS) operated by NHS Supply Chain.
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ArticleHammocks hung for Tesco bananas
Tesco has decided to radically alter the way it displays its bananas to emphasis its commitment to offering a diverse range of colourings - using hammocks to protect from bruising.
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ArticleDole acquires Romanian business
Dole Europe has announced it is extending its operations into Romania and creating a new division following the takeover of Distrifrut.
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School banana ban questioned
A school in Plymouth has come in for criticism for its two-year-old decision to ban children from eating bananas at the school.
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ArticleUK leads on Fairtrade sales
Sales of Fairtrade products are on the up and the UK is setting the pace with bananas.
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ArticleBananas survive Honduras quake
Disruption to the banana trade out of Honduras caused by recent earthquakes has been minimal.
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ArticleDel Monte plots Brazil banana move
The multinational is considering shifting production from Rio Grande do Norte to Ceará, according to local press reports
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ArticleTesco unveils 'banana hammocks'
New shelving system offers bananas soft landing on arrival in store, according to UK's leading supermarket operator
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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