Banana news archive – Page 70
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ArticlePanama disease spreads to Jordan
Highly aggressive new strain of fungus identified that is decimating the previously impervious Cavendish variety
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ArticleHuge drugs stash found in fruit
The biggest cocaine haul in years has been found under bananas on a ship docking in Portsmouth
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ArticleFyffes broadens export horizons
New CA containers can keep fruit fresh for longer periods, making distant markets more accessible
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ArticleMahindra move hints at Indian growth
Comment: Multinational's decision to launch its own cross-category fruit brand suggests it sees good potential for imports
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ArticleMahindra to launch Saboro fruit brand
Company set to launch range with apples before expanding to bananas, grapes, mangoes and imported fruit
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ArticleDole, Marlene and Valfrutta form club
New Masters of Fruit project will see hundreds of greengrocers across Italy take part in a major new marketing effort
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ArticleSpain’s Fruta del Pacífico diversifies banana offer
The company unveiled a new label, Bana Bana, for Mexican bananas at this year’s Fruit Attraction
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ArticleIndian banana exports down
Shipments to the Middle East likely could fall by over 70 per cent, according to media reports
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ArticleMackays installs new banana vendors
The company continues its campaign to increase market penetration for bananas in Brisbane's city centre
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ArticleDR organic banana exports rise
Shipments are up as demand from Europe and the US continues to grow
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ArticlePhilippine banana production recovering
Industry expects exports will reach PHP74bn (US$1.71bn) this year after a typhoon wiped out crops in 2012
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ArticleT&G re-launches Bonita brand
Fresh produce distributor hopes marketing campaign will help New Zealanders go bananas
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ArticleBanana importer announces job losses
Supermarket supplier SH Pratt embarks on restructuring process following announcement that around 100 staff will be laid off
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ArticleBanana industry in pesticide outrage
The Costa Rican banana industry refutes claims made by new research that illegal pesticide use on farms is contaminating local caiman populations
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ArticleAustralia battles banana freckle disease
Banana crops in the Northern Territory to be destroyed in bid to stop the fungal disease spreading
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ArticleDel Monte extends Port of Hueneme deal
California port agrees new fresh produce handling agreement with Del Monte for additional five-year period
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ArticleTurbana partners with Price Chopper
Annual Pink Ribbon produce campaign will educate US consumers about health while raising money for cancer research
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ArticleAsian Citrus eyes banana prospects
After seeing production volumes and revenue fall, the leading Chinese grower is diversifying its portfolio
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ArticleBanaBay enjoys 'meteoric' growth
UK-based banana firm continues to expand, with plans to enter the Chinese, American and Russian markets
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ArticleGrower interest in US prospects
With the first Philippine banana shipment arriving last week, four more companies have expressed their interest