Banana news archive – Page 28
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Miss Chiquita celebrates 75th birthday
Iconic face of Chiquita bananas is celebrating the landmark in New York this week
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FAO steps up fight against TR4
Scientific support, early detection and international collaboration are key to beating the disease
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New hope for banana industry
Researchers in China develop variety of Cavendish bananas resistant to TR4 disease
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Chiquita banana labels turn pink again
Company renews support for Breast Cancer Awareness as its iconic Miss Chiquita character marks her 75th birthday
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Lidl Belgium U-turn on Fairtrade
Having announced earlier this year that it would stock exclusively Fairtrade bananas, Lidl Belgium has reintroduced Rainforest Alliance-certified fruit
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ACP call for fresh commitments
Banana producers from African, Caribbean and Pacific countries last week launched the Appeal of Abidjan to defend their interests on the European market
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ACP urges EU banana backing
Banana exporters call on EU not to cut tariffs on Latin American imports any lower than the incoming rate
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Consumers place trust in Fairtrade
A 2019 GlobeScan study reports that 76 per cent of US consumers view Fairtrade brands more favourably
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Compagnie Fruitière to build ripening centre at London Gateway
Supplier says facility at port’s Logistics Park will boost efficiency and product freshness, with plans to make it fully operation by 2021
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US$1bn Chinese-Philippine deal
A Chinese wholesaler has signed an agreement to procure a number of fruits from Philippines
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Peru a hit at Asia Fruit Logistica
This year’s partner country hails the success of its participation at Asia’s leading fresh produce show
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‘Not all bananas are the same,’ says Fyffes
Irish banana giant’s new ‘Power of the Blue Label’ marketing campaign lists five reasons why shoppers should choose Fyffes
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Mixed results for Ecuadorean bananas
Loss of market share in key markets like Europe offset by rise in demand from the Middle East, Asia and Africa
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Chiquita urges you to Fuel the Fun
Back to School promotion encourages consumers to design their own blue Chiquita label
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Ecuador to take starring role at Fruit Logistica 2020
The Andean nation has been named partner country for next year’s edition of the fair
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Irish babies love bananas
Freddy Fyffes Bananas emerged as a Gold Award winner at the National Parenting Product Awards
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Peru limbers up for starring role at AFL
The fair’s first Partner Country saw a 22 per cent rise in agri-exports to Asia last year
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Iran sanctions impact banana trade
The US’s unilateral withdrawal from the nuclear deal and re-imposition of sanctions have forced Iranian importers to use alternative import routes and methods of payment
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Reybanpac gains IESS recognition
The Ecuadorian banana supplier has been recognised for good business practices by the country’s Institute of Social Security
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AI fights banana disease
The future of disease and pest control for banana growers could lie in artificial intelligence