Banana news archive – Page 82
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Port International wins Fairtrade Award
German import firm wins Germany's top Fairtrade prize for its work in generating premiums for banana producers
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Cost-cutting pays off for Dole
Dole Food Co has reported a loss of US$2 million (£1.27m) from continuing operations for the fourth quarter of 2011, a significant improvement on the US$31m (£19.7m) loss posted for the same period of 2010.
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Morrisons expands with focus on fresh
Sparkling results for Morrisons last week, with further good news that it is going to increase its fresh produce offer by some
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Lebanon touched by Syrian turmoil
Exports of Lebanese products to Syria have been affected by the present violence, but not to the extent that was previously feared
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Chiquita campaign rolls into Milan
Company's new marketing promotion includes posters aimed at commuters and tourists visiting the city centre
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Aus scientists share GM banana with India
Australian scientists have developed a GM banana rich in vitamins and iron to help address anaemia in India
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‘Supercharged’ veg and dazzling fruit
There’s no sign that produce retailing is running short of new descriptions to tempt customers, particularly when
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Asda finds path to exotic success
The recent decline in the exotic market is showing signs of slowing down, and amid that, Asda has achieved strong growth with a shifting emphasis on the way it sells in the category
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Greening the banana industry
Already one of the world’s biggest banana producers, Costa Rica is aiming to raise its profile and win over consumers by becoming fully sustainable. Lisa Kjellsson reports from the Global Banana Congress in San José
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China gets strict on Philippine bananas
China tightens quarantine inspections on Philippine bananas and suspends imports from shipper Sumifru after pest interception
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Banana growers seek Iran alternative
Philippine banana growers are being urged to seek alternative markets to Iran
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Russian banana prices soar
The bankruptcy of JFC has seen banana prices jump by over 50 per cent, according to reports in Russia
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Mixed picture for Fairtrade sales
Sales of Fairtrade bananas rose six per cent in 2011, but other fruit lines suffered a 22 per cent year-on-year sales slump.
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Co-op to source only Fairtrade bananas
UK retailer says move 'could be a blueprint for feeding the world’s growing population'
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Fresh Jamaican banana hope
Jamaica’s farm minister Roger Clarke has said that moving the country’s banana industry forward is a top priority.
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Co-op goes 100 per cent Fairtrade on bananas
The Co-operative has announced that it is moving over to 100 per cent Fairtrade in its banana business.
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Iran sanctions hurt Philippines producers
The most recent round of US-led sanctions on Iran are hurting Philippine banana and pineapple exports to the country
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Foodservice group appoints ethical ambassadors for Fairtrade Fortnight
As Fairtrade Fortnight fast approaches, foodservice giants the Compass Group are appointing Fair Trade Ambassadors to highlight the importance of ethical sourcing.
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A fresh approach to frozen food
In the current economic climate frozen food is experiencing a renaissance, with sales figures growing every year. Lisa Kjellsson looks at the factors behind the category’s success
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Peruvian banana exports on upward curve
Latest figures show country saw growth of 24 per cent in 2011, led by demand in the Netherlands