Banana news archive – Page 167
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Caribbean dry spell
Crops in the Caribbean's largest islands are looking for additional moisture this hurricane season, according to reports from US agronomists and meteorologists.
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Banana prices stay low
UK multiples are maintaining their banana pricing this week following drastic cuts by Asda, Tesco, Sainsbury's and Morrison's in recent weeks.
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Kiwifruit next target?
A merger between New Zealand top-fruit exporter Enza and Guinness Peat Group sister company Turners & Growers today has led Enza and GPG chairman Tony Gibbs to suggest kiwifruit could follow.
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Chiquita gets green light
Produce multi-national has silenced detractors with the announcement that SustainableBusiness.com has voted it among the 20 greenest stocks in the US marketplace.
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Fyffes in the running
Fyffes' bananas were the official fruit of the London Triathlon, which took place at ExCel in London's Docklands last weekend.
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Balloon and banana bonanza
Bristol-based supermarket Somerfield launched its new 5-a-day healthy-eating campaign with a bunch of fresh fruit give-aways at last weekend's International Balloon Fiesta in its home town.
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Bananas get up and give
The Banana Group's summer publicity campaign achieved 14-minutes air-time a day from July 1-5 as part of GMTV's Get Up and Give charity push.
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Fruit acquitted by jury
An 800-strong parents' jury set up by independent lobby group the Food Commission has given fruit top honours in its first Children's Food Awards on July 15.
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Trade ready to claim over EU's bent rules
Defra could face recovery claims for fines imposed on companies that flouted laws which never existed in the UK.
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Banana rules thrown out of court
EU regulations on the size and shape of fresh produce have been ridiculed. The laws are unenforceable in the UK. Judges deemed the ruling as "unknown to law".
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Enza merger moves closer
New Zealand top-fruit exporter Enza could soon merge with another Guinness Peat Group investment to form a massive fresh produce company which would see Enza exporting other New Zealand lines.
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India-Pakistan tension hits produce
Tensions in the disputed Kashmir province are playing havoc with the fruit trade, but sales have increased since the pressure showed signs of easing.
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UK is eating more fruit
UK consumers are eating 12 per cent more fresh fruit than they were five years ago, according to the latest IGD report on UK food consumption habits which suggests the popularity of convenience food is continuing to rise.
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Ecuadorians seek support
Union activists from Ecuador are drumming up international support for their human rights cause as government officials continue to suspect political foul play.
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New Zealand changes tack
NZ kiwifruit exporter Zespri International and its reefer charter supplier Seatrade are using Portsmouth as their UK port for direct shipments this season.
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Fairtrade's new badge
Compassionate-brand Fairtrade launches its new logo. Bosses hope this will help customers recognise their product more easily. There are now 12 Fairtrade ranges readily available.
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Tesco unwraps new banana campaign
Tesco takes rare step of promoting its bananas - already one of the fastest selling fresh products in the UK.
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Honduras banana strike settled
Striking workers at a farm supplying Chiquita in Honduras end a week-long strike called on health and safety issues as Chiquita denies any malpractice.
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Fairtrade's finest meet for first time
Top Fairtrade growers from across the world rendevous in London to discuss strategy for the future.