Banana news archive – Page 77
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ArticlePhilippine banana prognoses at odds
Government confidence in the Philippine banana business is at odds with an assessment from the Mindanao peak industry body
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ArticleTrade agreements key for Philippine bananas
The Philippines must develop bilateral trade agreements if it is to establish new banana exports destinations, according to one industry leader
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ArticleDole unveils new Italian campaign
With competition in Italy intensifying, US company plans to underline the quality of its bananas in the market
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Costa Rican pineapple exports grow
Pineapple exports from Costa Rica have risen sharply as banana shipments have fallen, new figures show.
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ArticleChina-Philippines discuss bananas
China is reportedly open to restarting Philippine banana imports following a government-to-government meeting this week
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ArticlePeruvian banana exports jump
Peru will export 138,000 tonnes of bananas worth US$91.6m in 2012, according to estimates from Maximixe published by Agraria.pe.
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ArticleAnalyst talks up multinationals
Chiquita and Fresh Del Monte said to be in stronger commercial position following recent improvement in banana business
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ArticlePeruvian bananas on upward curve
Consultancy estimates that national 2012 sendings will be up 30 per cent year on year
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ArticleCultivar to ripen and market bananas
Spanish fresh produce importer set to include the fruit in its product range, sourcing initially from Central America
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ArticleDisease cuts Ecuador banana exports
Ecuadorean banana producers are struggling to meet export demand as Black Sigatoka ravages production there
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ArticleEconomic pressure and LPT closure eat away at Fresca profits
Fresca group has blamed tough market conditions for a decline in profits in what it has called a “disappointing” set of annual results.
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ArticlePhilippine bananas lose out
Philippine bananas are missing out on export opportunities in China due to quarantine restrictions, while Latin American suppliers reap the rewards
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ArticleTurbana supports banana retail sales
Via a community-focused, health promotion at participating Shaw’s stores, Turbana aims to encourage shoppers to buy more bananas
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ArticleIran eyes Asian investment
Banana exports were a topic of discussion when Philippine vice president Jejomar Binay visited Iran recently
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ArticleFyffes seeks price increases
Ireland-based fruit supplier Fyffes has stated it will continue to increase its selling prices "in all markets" as it seeks to reduce the impact of what it described as adverse exchange rate movements and the higher cost of both fuel and fruit itself, Eurofruit reports.
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ArticleKai Sieberth departs Cobana Fruchtring
Senior manager and tropical fruit expert understood to have left the German fresh produce importer with immediate effect
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ArticleDole Europe launches plantain promotion
Company aiming to build awareness among German consumers of tropical product's potential uses in the kitchen
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ArticleColombian banana output set to fall
Colombian banana production is forecast to fall by eight to 10 per cent this year due largely to the impact of inclement weather, Americafruit reports.
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ArticleFruit producers avoid major losses as Isaac hits
The impact of Hurricane Isaac on producers and exporters in its path across the Caribbean and southern states of the US has been minimised by prompt action on the part of authorities and businesses.
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ArticleIsaac wreaks havoc in Caribbean
Plantations in Dominican Republic and Haiti have been devastated by tropical storm Isaac