Banana news archive – Page 30
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ArticleBoost needed for Philippine bananas
A new report from the Philippines government suggests it must spend big to keep its spot as one of the world’s top banana producers
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ArticleNew branding exercise for Chiquita
Banana brand's summer sticker campaign calls on consumers to take part in ten different fitness challenges
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ArticleOrsero opens fourth fresh-cut site in Sardinia
Group's convenience distribution network now covers Mediterranean's second-largest island, a key tourist destination
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ArticleFyffes receives €183m equity injection
Irish Times reports Japanese parent company Sumitomo has moved to reduce the Irish importer's apparently growing debt
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ArticleFyffes praised for tackling obesity
The Irish banana giant earned a marketing award for its Fit Squad scheme, which has reached 4000 young people
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ArticleCosta Rica looks ahead
At the recent International Banana Congress Michael Barker caught up with Jorge Sauma, boss of the Costa Rican banana corporation Corbana, which organised the event
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ArticleOrsero acquires Sardinian produce company
One of Europe's largest fresh fruit and vegetable companies takes full control of Cagliari-based wholesaler-distributor
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ArticleDole resumes operations in Honduras
Company said it remains committed to its banana and pineapple operations in the country
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ArticleFyffes backs marine emissions regulations
Irish banana giant commits to limiting sulphur content in shipping fuels in bid to tackle climate change
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ArticleCompagnie Fruitière extends Italian network
France’s Compagnie Fruitière is opening two new ripening centres in Rome and Padua, bringing its Italian network to three
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ArticleClimate change hits banana production
British scientist tells International Banana Congress that conditions are becoming more conducive to the spread of disease
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ArticlePrimafruit unveils new banana facility
Primafruit's multi-million pound Evesham site extension will boost its capacity, featuring triple decker ripening rooms
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ArticleDole to pull out from Honduras
Multinational’s trucks have been attacked in protests against US-backed president Juan Orlando Hernandez
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ArticleCranfield builds app for Colombian banana growers
Project will develop and test new irrigation scheduling service for growers to boost productivity, reduce nutrient losses and improve livelihoods
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AnalysisCrispr: A silver bullet for bananas?
Expert says regulation is the only thing standing between the banana industry and a solution to a whole host of common problems
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ArticleLow banana prices temper sales optimism
Figures from Cirad show that despite record imports of bananas into Europe, returns are also hitting new depths
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Article‘Living wage’ for Dutch banana suppliers
Agreement sees supermarkets agree to pay sustainable returns in move that could be replicated across Europe
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ArticleExperts seek TR4 breakthrough
Delegates at the International Banana Congress hear how scientists are stepping up their search for solutions to TR4 threat
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ArticleEU chemical stance ‘threatens banana trade’
International Banana Congress hears how EU’s tough line on chemicals and plastic use is hitting production
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ArticleBanana trade set for rosy future
Industry expert forecasts a bright future for the banana sector, but warns that pricing and shipping issues will have to be overcome