All Dominican Republic articles – Page 2
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ArticleAgroFair marks 25 years of Fairtrade
Fairtrade specialist AgroFair has seen big changes in 25 years, but the firm's Frank Vermeersch and Luud Clercx tell World of Fresh Ideas that the job is far from done
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ArticleBrighter future for banana workers in Dominican Republic
New Fairtrade scheme will help undocumented migrants obtain legal status and access same rights as Dominican counterparts
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ArticleDR unveils strategy to increase fruit exports
The new initiative will focus primarily on improving post-harvest management
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ArticleDR pineapples heading to Europe
Nicofrutta becomes exclusive European marketer for Asopropimopla’s pineapples
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ArticleNew avocado brand for Dominican Republic
Dom Tropical Avocado from Dominican Republic brand unveiled this week
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ArticleWP Produce spruiks tropical avocados
Comprehensive merchandising programme aims to encourage consumption of Desbry avocados in US
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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: Investors embark on avocado Mission
Mission Produce Mike Browne talks exclusively to Fruitbox about what the company's IPO means for the business
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ArticleWaitrose runs Fairtrade banana pilot
Initiative in the Dominican Republic aims to boost workers' lives, and is revealed as part of Banana Lovers Day celebrations
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ArticleDesbry promotes Tropical Avocados
US-based WP Produce has started shipping Desbry Tropical Avocados in protective bags, as well as providing retailers with eye-catching displays
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ArticleHazel announces new mango partnership
USDA-funded technology company partners with leading tropical fruit supplier from the Dominican Republic
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ArticleOptifruit is online
A new online trading platform has been launched by the founder of exotics specialist Dominican Gold Fruit
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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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ArticleTropiWorld aims for one-stop shop
Dubai-based TropiWorld is establishing farmer associations across the world, as it aims to become one of the world’s leading exotics producers and distributors
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ArticleGold standard fruit
René Noordam has overcome challenges to set up an export business from the Dominican Republic
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ArticleMOU links Port Everglades with Dom Rep.
Florida-based port will cooperate on facilitating global trade and generating new business
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Article"Strong start" for DR avocados
Desbry tropical avocados from WP Produce are set for growth and a positive 2020 campaign
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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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ArticleCarla avocado case dropped
US legal battle over the variety ends after it is proved that no infringement had taken place
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ArticleBanana suppliers act to avoid UK tariff hike
Ecuador, Colombia and Peru are latest countries to sign deals to maintain existing tariff levels after UK leaves EU