Banana news archive – Page 5
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ArticleInterko expands at-source ripening
Company says more avocado, mango and banana processors are using its technology to ripen fruit in the country of origin
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ArticleInsights aplenty at first ever Global Tropicals Congress
There is plenty of untapped potential in the tropicals market – provided you get the quality and consistency right
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PodcastsFruitbox 97 · Mohammed Abbas, Del Monte
Recorded live on the Asia Fruit Logistica show floor in Hong Kong, Mohammed speaks with Chris White about segmentation
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ArticleEcuador welcomes global industry to Banana Time 2023
Three-day event in port city of Guayaquil will facilitate knowledge exchange and business opportunities in the international banana industry
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ArticleDole Europe switches to home-compostable banana labels
New stickers are supplied by Sinclair and proven to biodegrade on home compost within a year
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ArticleEquifruit moves from woman-owned to women-owned
Sales and marketing director Kim Chackal becomes minority owner of the socially responsible brand
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ArticleEcuadorean banana industry defends itself against drug claims
EBC said the industry invests more than US$100m each year in tackling security threats
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ArticleIt’s time to talk tropicals
There’s just one week left to register for Fruitnet’s inaugural Global Tropicals Congress on 14 September
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ArticleMackay Farming Group up for sale
Leading banana grower lists nine farms in Far North Queensland for sale while Mackay’s Marketing business will be retained
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ArticleColombian banana union celebrates historic deal on worker’s rights
Sintrainagro said new agreement will benefit 22,000 workers across 251 banana farms in Urabá
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ArticleLook who’s talking… at Global Tropicals Congress
Top names gather at Fruitnet’s new meeting point for the tropical and exotic fresh produce business.
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ArticleFresh Del Monte opens new office in Germany
Hamburg operation will lead continued expansion as company looks to satisfy demand for sustainably sourced fresh fruit
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ArticleChiquita keeps its London bus campaign on the road
Now in its ninth year, the promotional vehicle continues to drive the group’s sustainability message
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ArticleBonnysa expands value-added offering
Commercial director Jorge Ignacio Brotóns explains how the company’s pivot to premium is paying off
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ArticleBig names in fresh produce sign up for Global Tropicals Congress
Dole, AMFresh, Westfalia, Olympic Fruit, Georges Helfer, Wealmoor, and Blue Skies head to The Hague for dynamic day of trendwatching and networking
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ArticleTurbulent times for Iranian banana imports
Since Donald Trump backed out of the JCPOA deal with Iran, the country’s banana importers have faced familiar hurdles in sourcing fruit
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ArticleFenacle endorses stricter enforcement of living wage
Union welcomes calls to establish Official Living Wage Compliance Verification for banana sector workers
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ArticleLittle Gem and Havana prove value for Perfection
As prevalence of Panama TR4 disease grows in Australia resistant varieties provide welcome alternative
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ArticleSmall Farmer Atlas raises voice of small farmers
The report reveals high income dissatisfaction among small-scale farmers across the world, and major concerns about their ability to adapt to a changing climate
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ArticleTime for a fresh look at tropicals
Global Tropicals Congress offers fresh ideas for sustainable growth in one of fresh produce’s most exciting categories