Banana news archive – Page 98
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Fair Trade bananas in NZ focus
All Good Organics is using a new high-tech in-store marketing campaign to promote its Fair Trade bananas in NZ
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Philippines baffled by Iran banana ban
Philippine banana exporters are meeting today to discuss the implications of Iran's unexpected Cavendish banana import ban
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Iran ban hits Philippines hard
Banana exporters in the Philippines are feeling the strain mounting from Iran’s sudden ban on fruit imports
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Banana trade hit by retail price wars
Sector under intense pressure following sustained period of price competition and extended promotions among retailers
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Premium retailers drawn into banana battle
The UK’s premium retailers are getting drawn into the fray in the banana pricing battle with Waitrose this week dropping its retail to 58p a kilo on loose fruit.
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Confusion surrounds Iran produce ban
Numerous reports have detailed Iran’s ban on Philippine bananas, but conflicting stories are circulating about a ban on other produce
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Australian banana glut cuts profits
Ideal growing conditions in Australia have come back to bite banana growers, with fruit prices plummeting due to oversupply
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Deal or no deal?
The number of discount and multi-buy promotions run by retailers has hit record levels in the past year. But, asks Michael Barker, are the supermarkets’ promotional strategies sustainable or will they have no option but to scale back?
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Turbana celebrates turning 40
Leading North American banana importer is celebrating its 40th year after opening its doors for the first time in 1970
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Famosa makes UK banana market move
UK market represents a "great opportunity" for Brazilian bananas, according to Agrícola Famosa's Andrei Mamede
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Famosa makes UK banana market move
Brazilian bananas will be a growing presence on the UK market this year as supplier Agrícola Famosa looks to significantly ramp up sendings.
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Battaglio unveils own banana brand
Having recently ended a banana distribution deal with GF Group, the Italian firm has linked with Banacol to market the fruit direct
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Fluctuations in price prove a tricky prospect in exotics trade
Price fluctuations on several key products have proved a key, recurring theme over the last three months in the exotics category. Alex Lawson studies the market and talks to key figures across the wide-ranging exotics sector
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Ecuador's banana exports climb
Export sales value tops the US$1bn mark during the first six months of the year, according to reports
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Canary Islands face "difficult" market
The Canary Islands banana sector is experiencing some of the “most difficult” market conditions of recent years, a situation that has already forced producers on the Spanish islands to remove 16,000 tonnes of fruit from sale.
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Dole water conservation efforts recognised
Company receives honourable mention during World Water Week for reducing water usage at banana plant in Costa Rica
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Fyffes unveils organic banana campaign
New promotion set to encourage consumers in Germany to get in touch with nature by purchasing organic-certified fruit
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NEH launches Fair Trade bananas
NEH Philippines will launch Asia’s first Fair Trade certified bananas in the Japanese market next month
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UGPBAN and Dunkirk reinforce ties
The French West Indian banana growers' union and the French port of Dunkirk have finally signed a new charter
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CenFRA boosts produce technology
CenFRA has introduced new simulation technologies exclusively designed to help galvanise the UK's fresh produce industry.