All Costa Rica articles – Page 4
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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
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ArticleAnexco receives RA certification
Fyffes-owned pineapple farm in Costa Rica is granted Rainforest Alliance Certification for sustainable practices
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ArticleLatAm growers voice fears over EU stance on MRLs
Banana producers warn that EU’s tough line on chemicals poses a threat to the industry
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ArticleGlobal experts seek solutions to TR4
Corbana to host conference on the biggest enemy facing the banana industry
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ArticleNew Cosco service to Costa Rica
China Ocean Shipping Company has opened a new service between Moín Port and Shanghai almost halving transit times
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ArticleACP call for fresh commitments
Banana producers from African, Caribbean and Pacific countries last week launched the Appeal of Abidjan to defend their interests on the European market
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ArticleLatAm banana producers join forces in fight against TR4
Ecuadorean government spearheads efforts to create common front to combat the spread of the disease
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ArticleChiquita acts on biodiversity
The banana giant has provided an update on efforts to reduce its global impact on the environment, including partnering with local farming communities
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ArticleLatAm on high alert for TR4
Controls at borders, ports and airports being tightened to prevent spread of the disease
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ArticleHagé hones in on Latin America
Latin America is one of the cornerstones of The Greenery’s import business, and the company’s newest export market
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ArticleCosta Rica looks ahead
At the recent International Banana Congress Michael Barker caught up with Jorge Sauma, boss of the Costa Rican banana corporation Corbana, which organised the event
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ArticleEU chemical stance ‘threatens banana trade’
International Banana Congress hears how EU’s tough line on chemicals and plastic use is hitting production
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ArticleBanana trade set for rosy future
Industry expert forecasts a bright future for the banana sector, but warns that pricing and shipping issues will have to be overcome
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AnalysisBananas: has a 'race to the top' begun?
Alistair Smith of Bananalink charts recent changes in the banana market and considers some promising new signs for producers