Banana news archive – Page 20
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Podcasts
Fruitbox 49 · Robert Wells, SH Pratt Group
As the UK slips its EU moorings, the head of the country's largest banana firm remains confident it will be plain sailing
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Article
Agri Developments targets growth in Philippines
Establishment of R&D initiative in Bayawan City aims to accelerate growth of existing mango operations
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Article
Honduras counts cost of Eta and Iota
Preliminary estimates put losses to banana production at more than US$55m
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Banana NGOs write to retailers
NGOs and Latin American trade unions are imploring retailers across Europe to resist the trend of ever-decreasing banana prices
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Banagrumes launches Orlana
The French wholesaler has created a new brand, Orlana, for non-organic produce bearing quality, ethical and environmental marks
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Brexit threatens Ghana bananas
Banana Link urges UK government to negotiate tariff-free deal with Ghana to avoid banana shortages and protect jobs in West African nation
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Opposition to Aldi banana price cut grows
Aproban says retailer’s ruthless action will worsen lives of producers and benefit the most privileged
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Be Climate launches Inside blog
Port International's Inside Be Climate blog and social media campaign are set to give consumers an insight into the group's climate-neutral projects
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LatAm producers slam Aldi banana price cut
They say retailer’s decision will have serious consequences for producers
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Aldi "don't seem to get it"
Following last year's outcry over unsustainably low banana prices, the retailer and its Ecuadorean exporters show they have failed to learn crucial lessons
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Study backs Ecuador banana claims
Research from UC Davis affirms the sustainability credentials of the country’s banana sector
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Ecuador overhauls banana pricing system
New structure designed to improve competitiveness and take into account the impact of Covid-19
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Podcasts
Fruitbox: How to slow climate change by eating bananas
Mike Port of Port International talks about adding value to a market still very much under pressure from supermarket pricing
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Article
Compagnie Fruitière completes London facility
Banana ripening facility at DP World London Gateway Logistics Park will be fully operational in 2021
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China and Cambodia agree on FTA
Agreement could pave the way for Cambodia to increase its fruit exports to China in response to growing interest
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Cambodia’s banana boom
Banana exports have skyrocketed in the first nine months of 2020 with demand from China driving the boost
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MG and Dole donate bananas
The Salvation Army will receive bananas donated by MG Marketing and Dole New Zealand
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Smurfit Kappa launches BanaBag
Smurfit Kappa has extended its range of sustainable packaging solutions with the launch of the 100 per cent recyclable BanaBag
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Japan’s fresh fruit imports slide
Imports for August 2020 down 10 per cent, with historical data showing volume likely to remain low until March 2021
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Compagnie Fruitière shows commitment
Covid-19 has failed to distract France’s Compagnie Fruitière from its goal of boosting organic production and shifting to an agroecological approach, says CSR manager Paul Bouzon