All Costa Rica articles – Page 7
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ArticleBioTropic sees big potential in Central America
German organic produce importer has opened a new office in Costa Rica to build up its Central American supply base
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ArticleCosta Rica suspends Del Monte farm
Pineapple operation run by subsidiary Pindeco has been forced to temporarily close over environmental concerns
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ArticleCosta Rica rides exotics wave
Procomer has launched an ambitious plan to boost exports of key products to Europe and the US
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ArticleTropicals weather the storms
Adverse conditions have created supply shortages and price rises in certain products but double-digit sales growth continues
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ArticleFyffes suspended from Ethical Trade Initiative
Banana giant has been suspended from the ETI following an investigation into workers’ rights in Central America
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ArticleWaitrose raises banana prices
Premium retailer has increased price of bananas to 75p per kg as disruption in Central America supply begins to hit market
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ArticleCR pineapples get green light from China
Producers and exporters are being urged to unite in order to fully exploit China’s market potential
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ArticleMelon shortage on the horizon
High prices on peppers have led Spanish growers to extend the season and delay the switchover to melon leading to potential gap
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ArticleCR pineapples in for bumpy ride
Demand is rising steadily but erratic supply continues to cause considerable price instability.
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ArticleCentral American FTAs with Korea boosting trade
Korea’s recent free trade deals with six Central American nations are expected to boost trade of bananas, pineapples and mangoes
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ArticleRipe opportunities in organic bananas
Post-Brexit exchange rates have pushed up prices, but the growing organics market is proving fruitful
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ArticleAsh cloud hits Costa Rica bananas
Corbana says some 3,500ha in Atlantic coastal regions have been affected so far
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Article'True cost' of organic pineapples revealed
Nature & More's pineapples are unveiling the hidden costs of pineapple cultivation through a tag attached to the crown
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ArticleCosta Rica diversifies export offer
Strong US and Canadian demand has created an export surge, says Procomer
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ArticleHighline caps strong first half for Fyffes
Acquisition of mushroom firm boosted Irish group's results, with strong growth also reported for melons and pineapples
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ArticleCosta Rica bananas bounce back
Return to normal production after last year’s floods brings double-digit rise in exports for first six months of 2016
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ArticleUS$32m damage award for Del Monte Int'l
Fresh Del Monte Produce subsidiary is awarded more than US$32m by against one of the largest Costa Rican gold pineapple growers
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ArticleCR exporters slam new pineapple controls
Canapep warns that new inspection measures at ports are causing delays to shipments
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ArticleBanana business sets ethical standards
UK retailers have been falling over themselves to switch their banana supplies to sustainable sources this year, boosting their CSR credentials
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ArticleCosta Rica president attends trade lunch on first UK visit
President Luis Guillermo Solís gave his first-ever public address in the UK at a high-level lunch attended by fresh produce firms and ministers