Banana news archive – Page 159
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ArticlePicota the crop
There are cherries - and then there are Picota cherries. Consumer research carried out for Foods from Spain in the UK recently revealed that the stalkless Picota is the only type of cherry that has any recognition level to speak of on these shores. The findings from the research formed the basis for the campaign, run for Foods from Spain by Red Communications, that won the inaugural Re:fresh Marketing Campaign of the Year award last month. Tommy Leighton visited the Jerte Valley on the eve of the 2004 Picota season.
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Private label gains market share in UK
The Private Label Manufacturers Associations (PLMA) released the latest market share figures in its 2004 yearbook.
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ArticleChiquita negotiates Colombian sale
Chiquita Brands International is negotiating the sale of its Colombian banana and port operation to CI Banacol.
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Tariff-only negotiations near
Banana growers in leading producing countries are bracing themselves as the European Commission took the first step earlier this week in seeking a mandate from the European Council to negotiate terms with third countries for the new banana regime.
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ArticleFavorita diversifies its position in Russian market
The Favorita Fruit Company has terminated a commercial agreement for the sale of bananas in Russia with JFC International under mutual accord.
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Which? way shows lack of vision
It's not the first time that Which? has delved into the world of fresh produce retailing. In my view, and not surprisingly,
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ArticleThe big benefits of British summer fruit
On May 24, to celebrate the beginning of British berry season, British Summer Fruits released to all national and regional media the results of a research study into the benefits of strawberries and raspberries. The research was conducted on the association’s behalf by leading nutritionist and founder of the Institute for Optimum Nutrition Patrick Holford, and is part of British Summer Fruits campaign to shift the emphasis of eating strawberries and raspberries from special-occasion, dessert fruits to everyday, any time, super foods.
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Martyr declares banana day
Greengrocer, self-styled metric martyr and Third Way candidate for the Greater London Authority at next week's elections Dave Stephens has declared today June 2 Banana Day.
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ArticleSwiss Coop goes 100 per cent Fairtrade bananas
The Coop in Switzerland has become the first supermarket chain to switch all of its bananas to Fairtrade.
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Give us a measure of success
By all accounts it seems as if British Tomato Week has really made its presence felt. Certainly the product in all its shapes,
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ArticlePresident McCutchion sets out his stall
Alan McCutchion has replaced Richard Brighten as president of the FPC. He brings with him 40 years of varied experience in the world of fresh produce and takes the role on at a challenging time for the consortium.
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ArticleBananas put fitness first
The Banana Group is celebrating its 20th year with another raft of PR and promotional activities around the UK.
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ArticleSouthern hemisphere counts oil costs
Exporters in the southern hemisphere are facing up to spiralling logistics costs and a lack of freight capacity.
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ArticleFairtrade awareness grows
Two in five UK adults recognise the Fairtrade mark, up from one in four in 2003, according to a Mori poll commissioned by the Fairtrade Foundation in March 2004.
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The start of something special
The excellent turnout at last week’s conference and awards was extremely encouraging. Judging by the atmosphere
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ArticleBanana price war fails to boost sales
Reduced banana prices across the UK retail sector resulted only in the lowest percentage increase in sales for many years in 2003.
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ArticleJP brings EurepGAP to Jamaica
Two Jamaican banana estates have achieved EurepGAP status, the first farms on the island to reach the EU standard.
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ArticleChiquita reports steady performance
Chiquita Brands International has reported net income of $20 million in the first quarter of 2004, in the face of challenging market conditions.
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Waitrose takes Re:Fresh Multiple Retailer of the Year award
Waitrose took the prestigious Multiple Retailer of the Year title at the Re:Fresh awards.
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ArticleStepac to the future
Turkish cherry exporters are discovering the benefits of Stepac’s Xtend® system. The Journal reports on how it helps them deliver a higher quality of product with a longer shelf life during an extended growing season.