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The initiative aims to save an estimated 234 tonnes of plastic packaging per year
’Driving the fairness agenda’ highlights the achievements of the Fairtrade system and showcases progress on key issues
Government says ten imported fruits will remain tariff-free until the end of September as it continues fight to curb food price inflation
Fruit supplier maintains its payments to AUC were the result of extortion, not collusion, after Florida jury demands damages be paid
Court ruling says multinational fruit marketer “knowingly” paid the terrorist organisation AUC, which was found responsible for eight killings
Premium allows producers to invest in business and community projects including healthcare, education, and environmental initiatives
A recently-introduced RPC for bananas looks to move the industry forward by potentially reducing food waste, carbon emissions, operational costs and preserving the fruit’s health
Chocolate-covered frozen bananas are being included as part of a new collaboration to reduce waste of the fruit
Characters from the Disney and Pixar film will feature on stickers across select Del Monte products
After last year’s drop in shipments, the country plans to increase banana exports in 2024
€222.8m paid out to producer organisations in 2022, 10 per cent more than in 2021
Chief executive Murray McCallum tells Fruitnet the Australasian fresh produce group is well positioned for growth as it begins search for new partner
Depreciation of the Japanese currency sees average per kilo cost of imports increase 14 per cent year-on-year in first quarter
Sales and net income both fell during the opening quarter of the year when compared with 2023
Production issues and mounting competition from other suppliers hit exports
Lower supply from Central America and Colombia favours Ecuadorean exports in March
The facility has 24 ripening cells on two levels and two packaging lines with a capacity of 45 trays per minute
Government allows unlimited tariff-free imports of key products until 30 June in bid to stabilise fruit prices after domestic supply shortages
Association fears conflict in the region will disrupt Ecuadorean banana shipments to this important market
New Zealand retailer expands fresh produce offering to one third of its stores
Company recognised for its good economic, social, and environmental practices
Retailer responds to criticism from Latin American industry groups and argues sales price does not always reflect the amount paid to suppliers
Unless the supply of bananas into European markets can be managed somehow, shippers in Latin America, Africa and the Caribbean will always be at the mercy of retailers.
The opening Fresh Produce Forum session of day two saw Hannes Langhorst and Vishal Gajjar outline how Lidl had taken steps to ensure plantation workers earned a living wage
Group of Latin American banana industry associations say retailer has abandoned its commitments on sustainable and ethical supply
National and industry-specific plans to tackle waste have been collaboratively developed by End Food Waste Australia
Aldi Nord-owned supermarket changes price point after more than 20 years and says change is “necessary” due to recent increase in costs
Demand for fruits in the UAE has increased during the start of the holy month of Ramadan, with banana prices “hitting the ceiling”, according to Altaf Hussain Trading’s Mustafa Altaf
The growing impact of climate change and soaring production costs mean urgent action to address unsustainable banana prices is essential, according to Fairtrade Foundation
United Nations economist predicts price increases for consumers as temperature rises make it harder to protect existing production
The German discounter has worked with Ifco and importer Biofrusan to eliminate non-returnable packaging used to bring fruit in from the Dominican Republic
Banana exporters and trade unions agree joint strategy to negotiate living wages
Latin American, African and Caribbean industries repeat calls for action ahead of next week’s World Banana Forum
Five leading companies took part in the event to highlight the importance of corporate sustainability
Fyffes Group CEO Helge Sparsoe confirms plan to phase out label from continental Europe after extensive research suggests need for completely new consumer brand identity
Chris and Helge discuss the new banana consumer brand Trudi’s, and what it means for the future of the Fyffes name