Banana news archive – Page 128
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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.
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ArticleDoubt surrounds pesticide claims
The lawsuits of two alleged victims of a banned pesticide used by Dole have been thrown out after plaintiffs claimed they were recruited
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Now not the time to discount banana trade
With retailers pushing discount brands during the economic slowdown, life has become more challenging for banana companies
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ArticleSeeking neutrality
The ‘banana wars’ have long dogged the import industry into the EU, with Latin America at the heart of the debate. Costa Rica, the world’s third-largest banana exporter, is taking considerable steps to improve its position in the export market, implement biological control and achieve its ambitious plans to become carbon neutral. Alex Lawson reports from the country.
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Tesco Ireland cuts produce prices
Tesco Ireland has made major price reductions in 11 border towns to help protect jobs in the region and deter cross-border shopping in Northern Ireland.
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Dole rejects terrorist allegations
Banana multi-national Dole “categorically rejects” claims it funded Colombian terrorist paramilitaries so it could grow bananas in Colombia.
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Banana talks making “good progress”
Negotiators from the EU and Latin America are confident of reaching a deal to reduce Europe’s banana import tariff by July
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ArticleRebels attack banana plantation
MILF rebels have attacked a banana plantation in the Philippines’ south, killing one and wounding six