Pineapple news archive – Page 40
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Cartel claims "out of the blue"
The EU cartel-busting investigation into the banana and pineapple markets in the EU have taken the industry by surprise.
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ArticleChiquita admits employees shared price information
Following the raids of banana and pineapple companies by EU officials investigating possible price-fixing, Chiquita Brands International has admitted that it was its tip-off to the EU that provoked the full-scale probe into leading players in the two categories.
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Fruit companies raided by EU officials
Fyffes and Chiquita amongst fruit companies raided by EU officials said to be probing suspected European price fixing cartel in bananas and pineapples.
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NZ growers declare war on Australia
Angry New Zealand growers have declared war on Australia in a bid to gain access for their apples.
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ArticleRipe & ready
Investment is the key for African producers looking to supply the increasingly tough European market, and Kenyan suppliers Sunripe is one of the companies putting its money where its mouth is and looking towards the future.
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How fresh can it get?
We've all heard the recent arguments about the term "fresh".It obviously applies to apples picked straight off a tree. To
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Uganda's organic pineapple offer
In partnership with BioUganda, organic specialist Pro Natura has added Queen Victoria organic pineapple from Uganda to its portfolio.
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ArticleCameroon power
Cameroon is a major agricultural powerhouse on the African continent. It is one of the largest world producers of coffee and cocoa as well as bananas and is a leading exporter of fresh fruits and vegetables to the European Union, only surpassed by Côte d’Ivoire.
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ArticleA vision for success
Wealmoor was the 2004 Re:fresh Importer of the Year and has been shortlisted in the same category in 2005. Tommy Leighton finds out what sets the company apart in its field.
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ArticleCompetitive at what price?
As their suppliers are only too painfully aware, the pricing strategies of most major UK retailers have become their key tools of differentiation. Anabella de Sousa looks at the current environment and its impact on the fresh produce sector.
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Thai fruit production falls
Fruit production in Thailand is forecast to decline by 10 per cent this year due to dry conditions.
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ArticleCheck out Fairtrade
The advent of Fairtrade Fortnight provides a prime opportunity for insights into a rapidly developing sector. However, behind the scenes the Fairtrade Foundation, along with many retailers and suppliers, is actively promoting the concept on a daily basis in the hope that ethical trading will continue to impact the lives of UK consumers long after the two weeks are up. Elspeth Waters reports.
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ArticleAEL moves service out of Dover
Compagnie Fruitière shipping subsidiary Africa Express Line (AEL) is switching arrival ports from Dover to Portsmouth for its West African banana and pineapple service to the UK.
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Costa Rica counts flood costs
Banana production areas on the Caribbean coast of Costa Rica have suffered following heavy rainfall and flooding on Sunday and Monday this week.
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Fruit donations for schools
Youngsters in Oswestry have been tucking into some healthy treats, thanks to a local fruit and veg supplier’s donations.
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Del Monte in human rights rumpus
Del Monte is at the centre of a human rights row in Kenya, but has received the backing of the National Chamber of Commerce.
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ArticleIvory the ACP engine room
Despite political troubles in the Côte d’Ivoire, as the Ivory Coast is now officially known, the country remains the largest ACP exporter of fresh produce to the European Union.
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The fascination of descriptions
I am becoming increasingly fascinated by the use of quite legal descriptive terms which keep appearing on fruit and veg
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ArticlePrepare for convenience
The fresh produce market has seen big changes over the past few years, mirroring consumer changes in lifestyle with the increased need for convenience, writes Anabella de Sousa, enhancing the growth in the prepared produce sector.