Colombia
- Tesco guards against TR4 with new banana checks>
Tesco guards against TR4 with new banana checks
by Fred Searle 31 October 2019 Bananas
Retailer’s banana suppliers must now be assessed by GlobalGAP TR4…
- TR4 in Colombia: tests offer final proof>
TR4 in Colombia: tests offer final proof
by Mike Knowles 17 October 2019 Bananas
Any remaining doubts regarding the cause of Panama disease in two banana…
- Fyffes honoured for supply chain transparency>
Fyffes honoured for supply chain transparency
by Fred Searle 17 October 2019 Bananas
Dutch retailer Plus rewards Irish banana giant for CSR project to provide…
- When a banana is not just a banana>
Subscribers onlyWhen a banana is not just a banana
by FPJ Staff 11 October 2019 Bananas
Banana supplier Daabon is taking its social responsibilities to the next level…
- It's official: fruit and veg "are sexy">
It's official: fruit and veg "are sexy"
by Mike Knowles 9 October 2019 Fruit, Apples & Pears, Berries, Kiwifruit, Grapes, Avocados, Melons, Vegetables, Peppers & Squashes, Tomatoes and Cherries
…and six other things we learned from watching the BBC documentary What…
- FAO steps up fight against TR4>
FAO steps up fight against TR4
by Maura Maxwell 7 October 2019 Bananas
Scientific support, early detection and international collaboration are key to…
- Latin America 'not prepared' for TR4>
Latin America 'not prepared' for TR4
by Mike Knowles 9 August 2019 Bananas
Soil-borne fungus may have been in Colombian soil 'several months at…
- Colombia confirms arrival of Panama disease>
Colombia confirms arrival of Panama disease
by Maura Maxwell 9 August 2019 Bananas
Authorities declare state of emergency but say banana exports will continue
- TR4: Colombia awaits final results>
TR4: Colombia awaits final results
by Mike Knowles 1 August 2019 Bananas
Dutch group KeyGene has confirmed it is testing for Panama disease in suspected…
- Colombia removes TR4-affected banana plants>
Colombia removes TR4-affected banana plants
by Mike Knowles 17 July 2019 Bananas
Government issues new information on efforts to tackle Latin America's…