Banana news archive – Page 37
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Fyffes launches Fit Squad
'Fitness can be fun' says banana giant as company launches Fit Squad programme
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Fyffes peels back cover on new campaign
Focus will be on unique selling points including quality control, storage techniques and harvesting by hand
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BASF and STK in Timorex Gold deal
Collaboration helps expand the distribution of plant disease control product Timorex Gold in Brazil
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Chiquita unveils new-look European campaign
The marketer’s latest multi-channel campaign will be tailored to different markets
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Fyffes gears up for National Banana Day
Consumers, chefs and children urged to ‘go bananas’ in drive for healthier eating habits, with proceeds going to Dublin children’s hospital
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The day bananas made their British debut
Rebecca Earle, professor of history at the University of Warwick, marks the 385th anniversary of the day bananas were first shown to Londoners by charting the fruit's fascinating story
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"Super ships" causing banana backlog
Banana prices remain high thanks to flooding in Central America and fresh produce having to adapt to new logistics
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Colombian banana exports on the rise
Productivity improvements and an increase in planted area are behind the growth
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Tesco free fruit hits 50 million mark
The retailer's Free Fruit for Kids campaign, started by a store worker, has helped tackle a lack of fruit consumption
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The next step in ripening
Softripe, a new fruit ripening system from Germany’s Frigotec, is said to offer greater consistency and control
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Chiquita deploys MCI containers
Some 2,500 Star Cool Integrated containers will be deployed in Chiquita Brands International’s shipping services
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New organic bananas arrive in UK
Suppliers Allfresch say the first shipments of Mibio bananas will target UK and French markets
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Cote d'Ivoire stresses eco approach
The West African country has undergone a rapid modernisation of its banana sector, with environmentally friendly methods seen as the way to remain competitive
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Green life of bananas 'set to double'
New technology which recently underwent trials in Costa Rica apparently stalls ripening for around 70 days
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Video: Simon Trewin discusses bananas
SH Pratt commercial director gives his views on everything from tightening supply to pricing and new sources
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Fyffes urges Ireland to 'go bananas'
The Irish banana suppliers are raising cash for a good cause ahead of National Banana Day
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Equal Exchange highlights small growers
US Fairtrade organic banana importer establishes March as Banana Month to raise awareness of small-scale farmers
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Bitcoin for bananas
Last year, the cryptocurrency craze spread to fresh produce with the launch of organic banana venture Bananacoin. After a positive initial response, its founders now have global ambitions but some are sceptical of the cryto-boom
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Portsmouth on the hunt for new shipping lines
Port appoints new business development manager in bid to attract new importers and shipping lines following Geest Line’s relocation to Dover
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Cost a key factor in falling Japan consumption
A reliance on imports coupled with a weak currency has been a big factor in declining fruit consumption, says leading industry figure