Banana news archive – Page 9
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ArticleFairtrade growers demonstrate resilience
New study looks at the hardiness of Fairtrade producers during the Covid-19 pandemic
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ArticleRetailers respond to concerns over banana worker treatment
Fairtrade’s latest annual report suggests some chains are working to address issue of low wages, despite increasing cost pressure
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ArticleRetailers under pressure over ‘unfair’ banana prices
European retail value chains are still unsustainable, say suppliers, despite previous agreement on concept of fairness
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ArticleInterko expands global footprint
Thanks to recent innovations aimed at overcoming global supply and energy challenges the company is finding new customers worldwide
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ArticleSmall increase in Spanish fresh produce imports
Imports of fruit and vegetables for the January-July period rise 1 per cent in volume
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ArticleTR4-resistant bananas appeal to consumers
Consumers give positive response to new Goldfinger banana varieties in Australian tasting trials
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ArticleChiquita renews partnership with Pink Ribbon campaign
Banana marketer continues its association with Breast Cancer Awareness Month during October with widespread promotions in stores and online
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ArticleKeyGene seminar highlights benefits of DNA analysis in produce breeding
DNA analysis can boost efficiency in selecting favourable traits in the fruit sector, according to experts ahead of the KeyGene seminar
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ArticlePhilippines loses hold on Asian banana exports
Growing competition from neighbouring countries sees the Philippines’ share of Asian banana exports shrink to just 60 per cent
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ArticleCosta Rica sets out stall as premium supplier to UK retailers
The opening of a new trade office in London signals its renewed focus on the UK market with a diverse portfolio of products
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ArticleDel Monte to make all of its banana stickers biocompostable in Europe
Marketer commits to widespread roll-out of home-compostable labels following recent trial in France
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ArticleFyffes begins search for Ireland’s fittest school
Olympians Phil Healy and David Gillick team up with Irish banana giant in this year’s quest
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ArticleJapan moves away from plastic
Alternatives to plastic-wrapped produce are becoming more popular in a bid to reduce plastic and food waste
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ArticleABGC appoints new chief executive
Leanne Erakovic to succeed Jim Pekin at peak body for Australian banana growers
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ArticleOrganics Unlimited to celebrate 17th annual Grow month
The month-long campaign aims to raise awareness of company’s social responsibility programme
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ArticleBanana artwork puts low pay in spotlight
A collaboration between the Fairtrade Foundation and ‘Banana Bruiser’ artist aims to highlight the challenges faced by low-paid banana growers
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ArticleAldi commits to more sustainable banana price
German discounter says the banana prices it pays to its suppliers will be fairer and more accurately reflect sustainable production costs
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ArticleNew Indian bananas on the way
Grand Naine banana varieties developed by the National Research Centre for Banana to be released
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ArticleInvestment pours into Indian “food parks”
With climate change and the war in Ukraine threatening global food security, India is regarded as key to feeding South Asia and the Middle East
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ArticleAvante Agri-Products signs Singapore deal
Philippine exporter will provide wholesaler Bananah & Co with fresh fruits including pineapple and papaya