Banana news archive – Page 83
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ArticleEmerging Giants
Outside of the established export powerhouses, a number of other countries are starting to make a name for themselves. Liz Bonsall, a research analyst at Promar International, reports
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ArticleTaking Fairtrade a step forward
Ahead of this year’s Fairtrade Fortnight, Chloe Ryan examines how the movement has withstood the economic crisis and asks what is in store for 2012
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ArticleGroup opposes expansion in Philippines
New alliance aims to prevent expansion of banana and pineapple plantations in the Allah River Valley in South Cotabatao
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ArticleCanaries outline export plans
Banana exporters say entry into German market is only first step towards wider export expansion
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ArticleEthiopia ships first organic bananas
For the first time, Ethiopia has begun exporting organic bananas, with 40 tonnes shipped to Saudi Arabia.
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ArticlePassion for veg
Heather Mills has got a packed schedule with her food commitments and training for an appearance at the 2014 Winter Paralympics. Lisa Kjellsson finds out more
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ArticleBayWa extends T&G bid by one month
German group BayWa Aktiengesellschaft has extended its takeover offer for New Zealand agribusiness Turners & Growers (T&G) for a further month until 7 March, Asiafruit reports.
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ArticleTreacy steps down as LaManna CEO
After more than six years at the helm of the major Australian produce distributor, Bernard Treacy is to pursue a new career path at Commonwealth Bank
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ArticleEcuador to 'nationalise' unlawful exporters
Rafael Correa warns banana exporters that do not respect official price face being nationalised
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ArticleBanana price crisis persists
Despite the complexities of global sourcing, logistical issues and the skill it takes to produce in volume, the banana remains one of the cheapest lines in the basket
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ArticleLand struggle for Aztropex
Saudi-owned banana grower-exporter Aztropex is having difficulty securing land for a 1,200ha plantation project
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ArticleChiquita downgraded by Zacks
Chiquita Brands International has been downgraded this week from a 'neutral' rating to an 'underperform' rating by Zacks Investment Research.
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ArticleCreating the shopping experience
Following a successful career at The Co-operative and a stint at JJB Sports, marketing veteran Debbie Robinson took over as Spar UK’s managing director last year. She tells Lisa Kjellsson about the growth strategy and vision for the convenience-store chain
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ArticleOvercoming adversity
Some of the produce that lands on our shores every day is produced in the most challenging environments in the world. Chloe Ryan takes a snapshot of some of the growers who have overcome the odds to supply the UK
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ArticleAll eyes on Berlin
It’s that time of year when the world gathers for the annual trade extravaganza that is Fruit Logistica in Berlin. Lisa Kjellsson rounds up what the visitor can expect
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AnalysisTaking stock: to float or not to float?
In the UK, few companies have taken the plunge of listing on the London Stock Exchange. Chloe Ryan examines the pros and cons of going public
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ArticleThe sky’s the limit
Consumers just can’t get enough soft fruit and the category keeps on growing, even in the face of recession, with both volume and value sales soaring
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ArticleUnifrutti links with Philippine grower
Unifrutti to market bananas from 216m pesos development by Anflo Banana Group
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ArticleHeavyweights eye Cambodian banana project
Major Japanese-owned banana player Sumifru and Australia's Indochina Gateway Capital are reportedly mulling a US$35m banana plantation in Cambodia
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ArticleFavorita rejects Oxfam allegations
Banana exporter hits back at claims made by Oxfam in recent Bitter Bananas report