All Dominican Republic articles – Page 4
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AnalysisWhy have avocados become so popular?
Fruitnet was invited to answer that question this week on the BBC show Talking Business with Aaron Heslehurst
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ArticleNew horizons for SH Pratt Group
The SH Pratt Group continues to invest for the future with a groundbreaking new business venture at London Gateway looking at opportunities outside of bananas. Nina Pullman paid a visit to the company’s Luton headquarters
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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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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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ArticleGiant avo launches at Waitrose
Greencell has unveiled West Indian avocado variety Carla under 'Caribbean' brand at premium retailer
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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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ArticleFAO launches banana industry resource
The first of a series of webinars to discuss the challenges facing the industry will take place on 6 December
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ArticleDR banana industry counts cost of floods
Weekly shipments down by 90,000 boxes as a result of November's heavy rainfall
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ArticleLooking towards a fairer deal
Progress is being made in the Dominican Republic Fairtrade banana industry with regards to migrant workers, but more must be done
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ArticleFairtrade praises DR progress on Haitian workers
By granting them official status, the Dominican Republic will improve lives of tens of thousands of migrant workers
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ArticleMelon suppliers urged to unite
Central American countries would be stronger together than as competitors, says international consultant
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ArticleLong-term Geest Line ship marks 100th journey
Klipper Stream, which has travelled 1.2m miles and carried 2.6bn bananas, has set sail for the Caribbean after celebratory event
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ArticleMango importers mix and match
Mango suppliers are experimenting with shipping trials for better-tasting varieties as consumers become more aware of quality
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ArticleDominican mango exports hit US$17.6m
Senior officials are confident of increasing exports to 25m boxes annually in the coming years
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ArticleHabanero peppers recover from supply issues
Issues with primary Habanero hot pepper supply country Uganda have sent prices soaring, and some importers looking for new suppliers
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ArticleExotics importer steps up supply of sapodillas
Toucan Fruit has started importing the product in greater quantities from Thailand, Colombia and the Dominican Republic
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IAG Cargo to expand Latin American service
Fruits and vegetables among the sectors expected to benefit from new routes
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ArticleDominican Republic launches exotics drive
Dragon fruit pilot forms part of country’s produce diversification strategy
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ArticleUK potato export push in Caribbean
AHDB trip to the Dominican Republic to secure potato seed export deals and expertise described as 'Mission Successful'
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ArticleDR organic banana exports rise
Shipments are up as demand from Europe and the US continues to grow