Banana news archive – Page 150
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Coffee challenges fruit and veg
Fruit and veg is facing a fresh challenge to its health crown - this time from coffee.
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Costa Rican slip in banana exports
Costa Rican banana exports declined during the first semester of the year, Corbana reports.
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Banana campaigners target carnival
Caribbean banana campaigners are set to join forces aboard floats at the Notting Hill Carnival this weekend.
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ArticleAdding value to avocados
Innovation is key for any category if it wants to adapt and expand into the future, but while most categories wait until they are mature before looking to innovation, the avocado sector has stolen a march. Ed Bedington reports.
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ArticleOrganic growth driven by fruit and veg
Fruit and vegetables are dominating the European scene when it comes to organics, while exotic and tropical organic fruit are tipped to be the stars of the future, according to a new report
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ArticleFPC to revisit promotional campaign
Following the Defra bombshell that fruit and veg consumption was falling, fresh produce leaders are rallying in a bid to tackle the issue.
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Batting for the right side
I have to be honest this week and say that keeping fully focused between trips to Edgbaston and Old Trafford for the Ashes
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Banana negotiations kick off
The European Union has begun conversations with nine Latin American banana-producing nations to thrash out a new proposal on its import regime by next month.
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Survey reveal's Chiquta's brand strength
Banana giant Chiquita is celebrating after being ranked fifth in a US survey on brand equity.
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Supermarkets criticised in Dispatches
Supermarket practices came under heavy fire from UK terrestrial TV station Channel 4 this week.
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Alliance attacks OFT decision
The Office of Fair Trading’s ruling on the supermarket code of conduct has been described as a “failure to regulate” by the Breaking the Armlock Alliance.
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Consult and be ignored
One consultation period ends and another begins. And if you are a hacked off banana trader this week, do not read the
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Banana decision a boost for Latin America
While the ACP countries have been left reeling by the recent WTO decision, Latin American producers are pleased with the outcome.
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ACP disappointed with WTO decision
Caribbean banana producers have expressed disappointment with the WTO decision to side with Latin American producers.
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ArticleWTO backs Latin America in banana dispute
World trade bosses have backed Latin American producers in the dispute over European Union plans to overhaul its banana import tariffs.
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Shifting the emphasis
Shifts in global production and consumption patterns will continue, fuelling a need for new levels of innovation in production and marketing, writes John Giles, divisional director, Promar International.
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WTO verdict on bananas due
The banana sector is expecting the long-awaited verdict from the World Trade Organisation today on the overhaul of the rules on importing bananas into the EU.
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ArticleExchange rate pressure bites
Zespri is under pressure this season as the appreciation of the New Zealand dollar takes its toll on grower returns and market pressure builds.
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ArticleRelocation, relocation, relocation
The horticulture wholesale market has been a fixture of Birmingham for 30 years and few could deny it has served the city well. But as modern life continues to blossom left, right and centre, some say the city-centre’s development is being held back by its presence, while the market itself has seen better days. However, with tenants’ leases set to expire in 2009 most are starting to ask themselves if it is a question of ‘make do and mend’ or time to be moving on. Elspeth Waters reports.
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ArticleShifting the emphasis
Shifts in global production and consumption patterns will continue, fuelling a need for new levels of innovation in production and marketing, writes John Giles, divisional director, Promar International.