Banana news archive – Page 130
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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
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ArticleCosta Rica bananas back on track
Costa Rica will look to its banana industry to support its economy as the country recovers from flooding and a recession-related hit on tourism.
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ArticleChiquita reports 26 per cent fall
Chiquita Brands International, the global banana and fresh produce supplier, has reported a 26 per cent year-on-year fall in profit for the first quarter, citing poor weather and a strong dollar as the main factors.
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ArticleA rich heritage
Northern Ireland has rich and vibrant soils that produce many traditional vegetable stocks, as well as being one of the largest banana importers in the world. But the country has taken the fresh produce industry to the next level with its forward thinking, which has given producers and suppliers the edge. Elizabeth O’Keefe visits Northern Ireland to investigate.
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ArticlePeruvian Hass in promo push
Peruvian avocado growers have unveiled their first-ever campaign for promoting Hass avocados in the UK market.
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FPC calls for WRAP input
The Fresh Produce Consortium is inviting its membership to get involved in the government’s Waste & Resources Action Programme (WRAP) project being led by Cranfield University, which is developing detailed resource maps to quantify food waste and packaging waste through the fresh fruit and vegetable retail and wholesale supply chain.
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Del Monte records Q1 slump
Fresh Del Monte Produce has reported worse-than-expected results, as a strong dollar and poor weather conditions contributed to a tough first quarter.
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ArticleCosta Rica signals path to recovery
Banana exports will remain in shorter supply during 2009 as production continues to recover from inclement weather conditions
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ArticleDel Monte takes over Panama plantations
The US multinational is to lease farms belonging to Coosemupar in a bid to turn around ailing production on the country's Pacific coast
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ArticleJFC withstands economic downturn
Russia's largest fresh produce importer has published strong results despite a troubled few months for the country's economy
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ArticleA whole new world
As one of the largest fruit and vegetable wholesale markets in the UK, New Spitalfields Market has a very positive tale to tell, and signals the revitalisation of the wholesale industry. At a time when the Olympic Games are bringing both opportunities and challenges to the East London site and procuring local produce for the market is becoming a real focus, Elizabeth O’Keefe takes in the atmosphere.