Banana news archive – Page 36
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ArticleDR bananas hit by sales slump
Banana growers are calling for government assistance as sales fall dramatically due to school holidays
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ArticleAdditional TR4 detection confirmed
Result comes almost a year after initial detection made on Queensland farm
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ArticleChiquita backs efforts to tackle TR4
Chief executive Andrew Biles set to open summit of industry experts in Boston as concerns about fungal disease grow
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ArticleGisborne goes bananas
New Zealand’s northern region is looking to capitalise on banana plants that are “growing like weeds”.
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ArticleUnifrutti expands wholesale business in Italy
Supplier adds to existing wholesale centre in Verona with new concession at Rome's Agri-Food Centre
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ArticlePossible TR4 detection in Australia
Suspect plant found on Tully banana farm already operating with the disease
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ArticleChiquita targets mums and millennials
New London-focused marketing campaign sees the famous yellow branding adorning buses and taxi cabs
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ArticleUS puts China's fresh produce in firing line
Garlic, nuts, pears, apples and onions on list of imported Chinese products set to incur new 10 per cent tariff
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ArticleJapan eating most bananas in six years
Despite the second lowest month of consumption by volume in ten years, banana and kiwifruit consumption is up
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ArticleProecuador expands trade office network
The country is focusing on adding value to its fresh produce offer as it pushes into new markets
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ArticleColombia on the right path for growth
New opportunities and challenges for Colombian fruit came under the spotlight at Fruitnet Forum Colombia
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ArticleFyffes recognised for Fairtrade dedication
Group receives CLAC award for commitment to Fairtrade practices in the banana sector
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ArticleBrazil brings taste of sunshine to London
Visitors to the Taste of London festival had the chance to sample a variety of the country’s fruits
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ArticleTaiwan works to strengthen banana prices
The government has taken measures after oversupply caused domestic wholesale prices to plummet
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ArticleBaby Boomers
With volume sales down this year, the banana category may be in need of some fresh impetus, and baby bananas could lead the way. Ed Leahy speaks to specialist supplier FLP
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ArticleOne Banana on climate change mission
Sustainable banana grower-shipper is stepping up its efforts to accelerate climate change action in Guatemala
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ArticleArgentina says yes to Colombian bananas
Colombia’s market diversification policy is paying off
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ArticleChiquita steps up EU and US campaigns
European marketing continues as company also launches new alphabet stickers for consumers to collect in the US
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ArticleAustralia eyes tropical fruit exports
A report developed by Hort Innovation explains potential for export of six tropical fruit categories
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ArticleColombia sets sights on new markets
Fresh fruit expected to be a big winner as Colombia forges closer trade ties with Asia and Europe