All South America articles – Page 87
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ArticleFairtrade targets fruit buyers
Certification schemes such as Fairtrade Foundation have new value as consumers now expect produce to meet ethical, as well as environmental standards
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ArticleSea-air service a boon for LatAm shippers
Florida’s new multi-modal programme gives Latin American suppliers faster and cheaper access to Europe and Asia
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ArticleTesco, JS and Waitrose follow banana price rises
Retailers break price hold and follow rivals to new price point of 72p per kilo following import cost inflation
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ArticleUflex hones in on LatAm blueberry trade
The company claims the results of a recent trial will clear the way for an increase in sea shipments of blueberries to Europe
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ArticleLiverpool container terminal to boost transatlantic trade
New £400m container terminal, equipped to welcome world’s biggest ships, is set to increase fresh produce trade with US and South America
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ArticleReduce carbon emissions to ensure future of farming
Incentivising sustainability with higher prices and using agroforestry could help farmers to reduce their carbon footprint
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ArticleInflatable packhouses offer new export option
Broom Group and LCL want to develop more accessible packing and handlng solutions for fresh fruit exporters
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ArticleFlexfresh courts LatAm papaya trade
Company claims packaging breakthrough could lead to an increase in seafreighted papayas to Europe
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ArticleFirst neo-panama vessel calls at London
The Sofia Celeste is the first ship to transit the newly-enlarged Panama Canal and then call at the UK
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ArticleA cool idea for airfreighted produce
The inventors of Aircoolbox are looking to solve the perennial problem of heat damage to fruit and veg during shipment by air
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AnalysisCould fruit exporters miss the boat on VGM?
From July, anyone shipping fruit by container must declare the exact tonnage or risk their produce being left behind
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AnalysisOpinion: The other Panama papers
Not for the first time, the mainstream media has got carried away by the idea of Cavendish bananas disappearing overnight
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ArticleNew online platform matches produce buyers and sellers
Fruitspot allows real-time trading of fruit and veg by asking buyers and sellers to fill in simple forms for what they need
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ArticleProductivity boost for banana growers
New scheme launched last year in Latin America and the Caribbean reports early success in reducing input costs
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ArticleCoveris acquires Latin American banana specialist
Global packaging firm continues global expansion with purchase of Olefinas, on the heels of New Zealand acquisition
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Article'Fresh' and 'green' working model helps Blue Skies up profit
The fruit business, which sells to retail and foodservice customers, increased its pre-tax profit from £2.1m to £3m in 2014
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ArticleOliver heads up Food Revolution day
Schools, friends and families urged to share foodie experiences on 15 May, as petition seeks compulsory food education
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ArticleSouth America to Asia service announced
Global shipping lines APL, MOL and NYK have launched a new joint service between Asia and South America
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ArticleMiddle East takes larger share of Chile apple exports
South American country's apple shipments at lowest level in eight years following 42 per cent dip in volume sent to Europe
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ArticleUASC expands in South America
Shipping line takes next step in South American expansion plan, strengthening relationship with local agency partner Ultramar