Banana news archive – Page 3
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ArticleSH Pratt buys commercial arm of mango supplier Ripe Now
Leading UK banana distributor expands its tropical fruit range with acquisition of mango business
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ArticleEcuador strengthen trade links with China
Rafitication of Free Trade Agreement will significantly boost exports of bananas and non-traditional fruits in the coming years
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ArticleAldi extends new sourcing model to pineapples
A year on from the launch of its new banana sourcing strategy, Franka Rodriguez, director of global sourcing at Aldi South Group, outlines the progress made and the challenges encountered along the way
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ArticleEcuador keeps up the pressure on bananas
Demands for fairer pricing and a more streamlined approach to certifications top the agenda in Berlin
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NewsSainsbury’s goes early on banana living wage contribution
UK retailer invests in living wages for banana workers three years ahead of industry commitment, and urges others to do the same
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ArticleReport shows Australian horticulture’s mixed fortunes
Australian Horticulture Statistics Handbook shows significant increases for fruit and vegetables offset losses for nuts
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ArticleRussia looks to source more bananas from India
Country’s phytosanitary authority Rosselkhoznadzor suggests import volume will increase, Reuters reports
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ArticleEcuador moves to de-escalate banana dispute with Russia
Industry defends phytosanitary record and calls for swift resolution to the impasse
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ArticleDiplomatic row threatens Ecuadorean banana exports to Russia
Russian call for suspension of certificates of five banana exporters generates concern within the sector
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ArticleClimate creates challenging conditions for banana suppliers
SH Pratt Group business unit director João Barata talks to FPJ about the challenges facing the UK banana sector – and how his firm is working to mitigate them
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ArticleAustralia collaborates with global scientists to improve crop genetics
Australian-first research collaboration delivered through Hort Innovation to develop new fruit varieties
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NewsInterko advances flagship Ultimo ripening rooms
Ripening specialist says its Ultimo rooms are now even more energy efficient and can be built to pre-cool fruit
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ArticleInnoterra says new banana resists TR4
Company identifies potential solution to one of banana industry’s biggest challenges, along with new natural method of crop protection
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PodcastsFruitbox 100 · Franka Rodriguez and Michael Fellner, Aldi South Group
In the 100th episode of Fruitbox, Chris speaks with one of the world’s biggest food retailers on the hot topic of responsible procurement
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ArticleRust mite hits Dominican Republic banana exports
High incidence of the pest causing quality issues, leading to a sharp drop in weekly shipments
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ArticleEcuadorean port operator ramps up security
The explosion of drug trafficking and related violence in Ecuador has made security a hot topic in the banana industry. One business taking the problem seriously is Contecon, which operates the country’s largest port in Guayaquil
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ArticleEcuadorean bananas at a crossroads
Ecuador’s banana industry faces serious challenges around security and climate change, but hopes are high in the sector following the election of President Daniel Noboa, heir to one of the country’s largest exporters of the fruit. Fred Searle reports from Ecuador
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ArticleINI Farms signs deal to supply bananas to retailer LuLu Group
Agreement establishes direct farm-to-retail partnership which will see Indian Cavendish bananas supplied to stores in the Middle East
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ArticleAustralian Bananas’ back to school ambassador
New campaign featuring Tim Robards spotlights the banana’s role as a school lunchbox essential
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NewsFairtrade initiative to help UK retailers collaborate on sustainability
Sustainability initiative created by the Fairtrade Foundation has become the first of its kind in the UK to go through the Competition and Markets Authority’s new open-door policy for green agreements between businesses