Banana news archive – Page 153
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ArticleBrazilian presence pays off at FL
Brazilian representatives were out in force at this year’s Fruit Logistica after racking up millions of dollars worth of business last time around.
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Dole supplier gets Rainforest approval
A Dole supplier has earned Rainforest Alliance certification for one of its Costa Rica farms.
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German consumers drop produce purchases
Price hikes in Germany’s fresh produce resulted in a drop in consumer purchases in 2006, according to a report given this week at the opening ceremony of this year’s Fruit Logistica.
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Caribbean banana dichotomy
A lack of co-operation between Barbados and St Vincent and the Grenadines is leading to inflated banana prices for Bajans as growers dump fruit in neighbouring St Vincent.
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Venezuelans find their niche
SN Frandis is targeting niche markets with its production of Venezuelan bananas.
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ArticleColombiaGAP makes progress
ColombiaGAP has got underway with the announcement from Proexport Colombia this week that a technical working group for the South American country has been set up.
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ArticleFreeze good for stonefruit
Extremely cold weather in western North America last week is benefiting deciduous fruit crops, while storms in the Atlantic have been disrupting shipments from Central America.
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FTA commends government review on ports
The Freight Transport Association has welcomed a report from the House of Commons’ Select Committee, which says UK ports should be able to compete on an equal footing with rivals.
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Retail giants join up to fight unfair working conditions
Four of the world’s most powerful retailers are to link up to make sure suppliers’ working conditions are fair.
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Sainsbury's adds grapes to Fairtrade basket
Sainsbury’s is broadening its commitment to Fairtrade produce with the introduction of South African Fairtrade grapes in selected stores this week.
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ArticleJS banana move explained
A buying trip to Costa Rica and Belize last summer led Sainsbury’s banana and citrus buyer Matt North down a path which will see the store convert all its banana business to Fairtrade just 12 months later.
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Retailers give categories a fresh slant in 2007
January has historically been a time when citrus comes into its own, although so far I have yet to see any Seville Sours on
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Suriname in EU banana deal
Suriname and the European Union (EU) signed several contracts last week to upgrade infrastructure and boost banana production in the Caricom nation.
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ArticleThe year that was 2006 - November
Over the course of 2006, freshinfo has delivered international news with a UK produce industry focus right to your desk. Click here to review the top stories from November.
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Fair trade for all
As you have probably guessed from FPJ’s festive attire, this is the last issue of 2006. Our offices will be closed from
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ArticleSainsbury’s makes massive Fairtrade move
In the world’s biggest conversion of its kind, Sainsbury’s has announced it will be the first UK retailer to convert its entire banana range to Fairtrade.
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Banana-skin envelopes to help Indian communities
Banana-skin stationery is set to bring jobs and sustainability to Indian communities as part of a range by Wiltshire-based national procurement and fulfillment company The Consortium.
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Agrofair crosses the pond
Fairtrade fruit company AgroFair has announced the opening of a new joint venture sales and marketing office in the US.
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Banana shipping breakthrough
Irish fresh produce multi-national Fyffes has signed a long-term contract to ship bananas in cool containers.
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ArticleHonduras prepares WTO complaint
Honduras is following Ecuador’s lead and is preparing to lodge an official complaint with the World Trade Organisation over the EU banana import regime.