Banana news archive – Page 128
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ArticleTurbana unveils new identity
The redesign incorporates both bananas and tropical fruits under one company identity and will serve as the foundation for a new communications campaign
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ArticleChiquita abandons Angola plans
Chiquita has abandoned its plans to grow and export bananas from Angola after a lengthy period of research and negotiations.
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ArticlePeru increases banana exports
The South American country’s banana shipments have risen by 23 per cent as a result of an increase in exports to Europe
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ArticleAsda triggers UK banana price war
The Wal-Mart owned retailer has cut the price of its bananas to a 14-year low, angering some in the industry, according to local reports
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ArticleRussian bank buys 20 per cent of JFC
JFC has sold almost 20 per cent of its shares to the Saint-Petersburg Bank to fund the construction of new fruit terminals
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ArticleDole signs deal to import Fairtrade fruit
Multinational reaches agreement with TransFair USA to import Fairtrade-labelled bananas and pineapples into the US
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ArticleFairtrade fears unabated
The industry has warned there may be some serious barriers preventing the expansion of Fairtrade fresh produce - despite continued support for the premium phenomenon.
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ArticleNaked Grocer stripped bare
A former international fresh produce manager has set up a “naked” business designed to cater for consumers waning away from the supermarkets.
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ArticleWaitrose pledges to put suppliers first
British retailer will not force banana suppliers to bear the burden of recent price cuts, says managing director Mark Price (pictured)
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Fairtrade still winning public support
Consumers continue to support Fairtrade products despite the economic climate, according to research unveiled today.
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ArticleCosta Rica firing on all cylinders
Exports of Costa Rican bananas to Europe and the US are projected to rebound next year as the industry closes a door on flooding damage
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ArticleRebels attack Philippine banana farm
Communist guerrillas have attacked a Dole banana plantation in the Philippines, burning equipment and uprooting palms
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ArticleChiquita continues on green path
The US banana giant has announced the addition of new refrigeration units designed to reduce the company's environmental impact
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Costa Rica battles flooding issues
In an unprecedented co-ordinated effort, the Costa Rican banana industry built a dyke on the Rio Matina in record time to prevent surrounding communities and banana plantations from being flooded during the rainy season.
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ArticleFruiterers go Western
The Worshipful Company of Fruiterers made its first official visit to the new Western International Market this week.
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Fruit and vegetable aisles take on autumnal hue
There are already shades of autumn in store and I note that the first banners are up proclaiming Halloween - still seven weeks
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ArticleScottish waste 1bn 5 A DAY portions
Scotland throws away 1 billion portions of fresh fruit and vegetables a year that could count towards the nation’s 5 A DAY.
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ArticleFilipino banana case picks up pace
A motion has been made in Australia's Federal Parliament against imports of bananas from the Philippines
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ArticleDavid Read dies, aged 72
David Read OBE, former JP Fruit Distributors Ltd chief executive, has died at the age of 72.
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ArticleEcuador hosts banana congress
Ecuador is to host a major event with the goal of giving an extensive insight into the country’s banana industry this month.ProBanano Fair 2009, the second such event, will take place in Machala in the south west of the country on September 24-26 at the city’s Oro Verde hotel.