Banana news archive – Page 166
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Israel takes more from the west bank
Produce moving from the Gaza strip has shown a marked increase
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Wholesale banana shortage
The UK's wholesale markets are facing a banana shortage as parts of Costa Rica and Colombia are under water due to heavy rains. Compounding the issue are quality problems with fruit from Ecuador.
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FSA survey shows consumption rise
On average people in the UK are eating more fresh produce than they did 15 years ago but still fall two portions short of the recommended five a day.
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What's in-store at Sainsbury's?
Sainsbury's buyers visit stores as part of programme designed to roll out to suppliers in the new year.
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Fairtrade bananas first for school and farm shop
The first school and first farm shop to supply Fairtrade bananas have been announced. Previously the fruit was only available in the multiple retailers. It is hoped that many other independent stores and enterprises will follow suit.
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Chiquita turns to football as a promotional tool
Banana company Chiquita is running a competition to give away football kits to children. The company has also had a strong presence at several football matches recently to promote the healthy fruit to sports fans.
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T&G unveils more on Enza merger
GPG and Enza director Tony Gibbs revealed more details of the proposed merger of the New Zealand top-fruit exporter with Turners & Growers at T&G's agm last week.
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Fyffes goes back to school
Fyffes has teamed up with school caterers to promote bananas to school children.
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Bananas get advertising boost
Bananas have become the focal point for two high profile advertising campaigns.
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Tesco top 10
Ten Tesco customers and their partners will soon be jetting off to exotic destinations, thanks to the supermarket's recent banana bonanza.
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School-fruit opportunity
The National Farmers Union and the Fresh Produce Consortium are urging members to tender to supply the next region to rollout as part of the national school fruit scheme.
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El Niño on its way
According to Argentinean press reports, the El Niño weather effect is coming back and although it is unlikely to be as severe as the last El Niño in 1997-98, its effects could have a huge human impact.
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Chiquita seals ships deal
Chiquita's shipping subsidiary Great White Fleet has concluded the sale of five of its reefers to Norwegian operator Star Reefers as banana market growth leaves it in need of larger ships.
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Banana consumption flat
Banana price cuts in the UK's major multiples are not driving sales, research has shown.
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Lili lashes Windwards
Hurricane Lili has had a limited but damaging effect on Windward Islands banana production.
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Fyffes makes German acquisition
Produce multi-national Fyffes has clinched a deal with Del Monte Fresh Produce (Hamburg) to buy 80 per cent of German importer Internationale Fruchtimport Gesellschaft Weichert & Co for $30million.
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Banana predictions come true
As predicted by leading players, loose banana sales have remained static in the UK despite the drastic price cuts of the last month.
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Dole ceo bids for company
David Murdock, ceo and chairman of Dole Food Company tabled a bid on September 22 for all the firm's remaining shares not already owned by him or his family.
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Bananas help the fight against cancer
Unripe bananas are more beneficial than ripe ones in preventing cancer, according to scientists at Newcastle University. Green bananas may also help prevent hereditary bowel cancer.
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Fyffes to grow?
The banana industry awaits, as speculation rises about a potential Fyffes bid for Chiquita.