Banana news archive – Page 39
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New organic banana brand targets UK and France
Allfresch is set to import its first shipment of Dominican Republic-sourced organic bananas under new brand Mibio
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Mexican exporters mull Russian potential
Opening of a new commercial office in Moscow signals Mexico’s desire to increase trade with Russia
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Peru keeps watchful eye on La Niña
Development of the weather phenomenon is set to play a crucial role in the fruit industry’s performance in 2018
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Berry craze in full swing at Asda
Supermarket reports burgeoning sales of strawberries, blueberries and raspberries, with topfruit losing ground
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Tennis stars go bananas
Popular fruit causes a number of players to slip up on the opening day of the Australian Open
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Agroban opens Swedish ripening facility
The move gives the Ecuadorean company a direct route into the European market
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Levity CropScience exports new product to Ghana
Fertiliser manufacturer said its new Tropical Albina product improved yield, resilience and quality in banana crops in recent trial
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Give a voice to producers for Fairtrade Fortnight
Annual campaign will focus on sharing stories from producers of certified products under slogan ‘Come on in to Fairtrade’
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Ethical Trade Initiative upholds Fyffes ban
ETI decides there is still no clear process to resolve Honduras dispute though positive engagement has taken place
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Canarian bananas withdrawn from market
Action taken by Asprocan due to combination of low demand and peak production in weeks preceding Christmas
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Costa Rica's banana challenge
With Costa Rica facing challenges from the weather, changing market conditions and pricing, industry body Corbana has much to keep it occupied
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Battaglio boosting demand with new identity
Italian importer says it wants to capitalise on recent growing interest in fresh fruit and veg among consumers and retailers
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Breakthrough in fight against Panama Disease
A three-year field trial in Queensland has successfully grown a TR4-resistant Cavendish banana
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El Niño cuts organic banana production in Peru
The fall is due to the higher incidence of pests brought on by the heavy rains
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Cobana change reflects new demand
The company has shortened its name and is working to meet growing need for more informed, longer-term supply
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Levity CropScience appoints Egyptian distributor
Lancashire firm anticipates large volume sales in MENA region, with more distribution appointments to follow
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Philippines eye zero tariffs in Japan
Keeping pace in the banana trade a key priority for South Asian nation
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Challenging quarter for Del Monte
Third quarter result hit by "one of the industry's worst oversupply of bananas in several years"
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Kiwifruit the September mover in Japan
Consumption reaches a new high for the month, with purchasing price at a four year low
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Spain's dependence on imports rises
Kiwifruit, pineapples, avocados and tomatoes are some of the key products brought into the country