Banana news archive – Page 154
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Waitrose announces Fairtrade target
Waitrose has revealed plans to double sales of Fairtrade products over the next year ahead of the start of Fairtrade Fortnight next week.
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ArticleNet sales increase fails to boost Chiquita income
Multinational produce giant Chiquita has posted a 15 per cent increase in net sales to US$4.5 billion for the full year 2006, but a net loss of US$96 million for the same period, compared to a net income of US$131m in 2005.
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ArticleStePac stays in tune
Modified atmosphere and modified humidity packaging specialist StePac held a four-day seminar at its headquarters in Tefen, Israel, last week. After a three-day end-of-year review and planning meeting, the final day of the meeting featured a seminar to which overseas customers and several of StePac’s strategic partners were invited. So was Tommy Leighton and he charts the progress of the company that is spreading its Xtend® brand around the fresh produce world.
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Dole supplier gains Rainforest approval
A Dole supplier has earned Rainforest Alliance certification for one of its Costa Rica farms.
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ArticleThe Co-op makes Fairtrade commitment
Fairtrade bananas are to be stocked in all 3,000 Co-op food stores the UK, including its smallest community stores in some of the most remote areas, from the first day of Fairtrade Fortnight.
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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