Banana news archive – Page 162
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ArticlePineapples drive Ghana
The pineapple is the kingpin of the Ghanaian horticulture export sector. With some 36,000 tonnes exported in 2002, it represents about two-thirds of the country's total exports, in volume and value, of fresh produce to the European Union. Bananas (3,500 tonnes) and papayas (1,400t) are also important exports, and despite the small tonnage of papaya exports, Ghana is the largest ACP exporter of this exotic fruit to the European Union.
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ArticleFyffes bananas get EurepGAP
Produce multi-national Fyffes announced today that its banana supplies have now been fully EurepGAP accredited.
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ArticleCapespan apples on course
The first shipment of Capespan South African Gala will be in the UK in mid-February. Meanwhile, Capespan is telling its growers in South Africa to reduce their dependence on the declining rand.
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Multiples united behind English top-fruit offer
All the major multiples have at one time or another proclaimed dedication to English fruit: that's what the customers want from us, they say, so that's what we'll give them. But in the past, anecdotal evidence has suggested that in reality growers have been less than satisfied with customers' commitment, accusing them ñ albeit anonymously ñ of being too keen to switch over to cheaper foreign alternatives when they become available. Dominic Weaver asks the multiple buyers for their perspectives on the UK apple industry.
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What happened while you were away? Click here
A Happy New Year from everyone at the Fresh Produce Journal and freshinfo.com. Here's what you've missed while you've been away...
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ArticleChiquita charts banana prices
Chiquita has announced updated information on banana prices and volume for the first two months of the 2003 fourth quarter.
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ArticleThe year in stories ñ April to June
What were the five most-visited stories on freshinfo in each month of the second quarter of 2003? Click here to find out.
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ArticleStonefruit static
According to Superpanel (TNS), the stonefruit sector accounts for 8.9 per cent of the fruit market in value terms in the latest year, a decline from the 9.4 per cent market share in the previous year. The stonefruit sector is worth £296 million on a 52-week ending basis, and has remained static despite a shortage in supply and diminishing volume sales. Claire Ryder, account executive of TNS Superpanel, reports.
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Fun of the festive fare
David Shapley tours the produce aisles in the first of his two-part festive round-up
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ArticleThirsty work
A wide range of fruit has squeezed its way into the juicing sector of late and despite the arrival of exotic blends and packaging innovations there is still plenty of room for development in a sector that thirsts for change. Emma Hatfield reports.
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ArticleAsda rationalises supply base
The UK's second-largest supermarket Asda will soon be sourcing its imported produce through a sole importer.
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ArticleMr Men muscle in at JS
Sainsbury's and Chingford/Sunmark are enhancing their newly launched children's organic fruit packs for Christmas.
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ArticleInefficient systems limiting soft-fruit efficiency
The UK soft-fruit industry is being held back by a plethora of inefficient production systems...
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ArticleWorshipful presence for fruit
The Worshipful Company of Fruiterers and its livereymen and friends across the country showcased fruit at the Lord Mayor's Show
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Corbana opens its doors
The global banana business is invited next month to Costa Rica to consider its future in the EU.
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ArticleFruiterers' frolics light up Lord Mayor's Show
The Worshipful Company of Fruiterers entered two floats in this year's Lord Mayor's Show...
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ArticleMorocco put on show
SIFEL 2003, the international fruit and vegetable industry show, will take place in Agadir, Morocco, on December 4-7.
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ArticleFairtrade to enter second decade in 2004
Fairtrade Fortnight in 2004 (March 1-14) ñ will mark the 10th birthday of the FAIRTRADE brand.
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ArticleFreight expectations
With both sea and air freight becoming increasingly competitive industries, providing a better quality service is the best way of staying ahead of the opposition. Increasing red tape for sea freight is not making it any easier though, and air freight could soon be left behind without technological developments. John Broy reports.