All Costa Rica articles – Page 3
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ArticleMelon sector issues cost warning
Central American countries want higher production costs to be shared along supply chain
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ArticleFyffes in Rainforest Alliance first
Finca Esmeralda, a Fyffes-owned farm in Costa Rica, is the first to earn the new 2020 Rainforest Alliance certification
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ArticleLatAm banana sector slams unfair cost burden
Joint statement demands commitment of all actors to the sustainability of the global banana industry
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ArticleDel Monte's LatAm sustainability drive
Three-year project focuses on sustainability, education, community partnerships and development of emerging economies
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ArticleChallenge for Ghanaian pines
YO Amankwah & Sons sees climate change as a major threat to pineapple production in Ghana, with rains falling short
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ArticleDR pineapples heading to Europe
Nicofrutta becomes exclusive European marketer for Asopropimopla’s pineapples
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ArticleCosta Rica tightens controls on drug trafficking
All pineapple containers bound for Europe and the US are now being scanned for drugs
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Costa Rican banana exports rise
Sector maintained export momentum in 2020 in spite of the pandemic, Corbana said
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ArticleOpposition to Aldi banana price cut grows
Aproban says retailer’s ruthless action will worsen lives of producers and benefit the most privileged
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ArticleLatAm producers slam Aldi banana price cut
They say retailer’s decision will have serious consequences for producers
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ArticleDel Monte debuts Pinkglow pineapple
New Costa Rican-grown pink pineapple is now available for US consumers to purchase online
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ArticleSmurfit Kappa launches BanaBag
Smurfit Kappa has extended its range of sustainable packaging solutions with the launch of the 100 per cent recyclable BanaBag
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PodcastsFruitbox: Making produce more profitable
As he prepares to relocate to Central America, consultant Manuel Madrid sets out the challenge ahead for fruit suppliers
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ArticleOtflow expanding in Latin America
The Dutch firm has expanded its partnership with BroomLogistics to bring its container cooling solution to Latin America
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ArticleLatAm producers square up to Rainforest Alliance
Banana industry says new certification rules fail to take into account the main challenges facing producers
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ArticleCosta Rica decrees emergency in fight against TR4
New government decree will streamline the release of resources from a state phytosanitary service fund
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ArticleCosta Rica tackles coronavirus head on
Jorge Sauma of Corbana outlines moves taken by the country’s banana sector to deal with the pandemic
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ArticleFairer fruit
Despite progress in the supply chain, bananas remain a controversial product when it comes to workers’ rights, wages and support for small farmers. Fred Searle hears from Alistair Smith of Banana Link, a non-profit cooperative that advocates for a fair and sustainable banana trade
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ArticleCoronavirus: companies donating to hospitals
La Linea Verde joins Esselunga and Ali to support Italy's frontline healthcare, while in China donations are also helping
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ArticleBrazil mulls pineapple potential
Study identifies production and export opportunities across several states