Costa Rica
- Fyffes in Rainforest Alliance first>
Fyffes in Rainforest Alliance first
by Carl Collen 14 September 2021 Bananas
Finca Esmeralda, a Fyffes-owned farm in Costa Rica, is the first to earn the…
- Del Monte's LatAm sustainability drive>
Del Monte's LatAm sustainability drive
by Carl Collen 30 June 2021
Three-year project focuses on sustainability, education, community partnerships…
- Costa Rican banana exports rise>
Costa Rican banana exports rise
by Maura Maxwell 1 March 2021 Bananas
Sector maintained export momentum in 2020 in spite of the pandemic, Corbana…
- Opposition to Aldi banana price cut grows>
Opposition to Aldi banana price cut grows
by Maura Maxwell 12 November 2020 Bananas
Aproban says retailer’s ruthless action will worsen lives of producers…
- Fruitbox: Making produce more profitable>
Fruitbox: Making produce more profitable
by Mike Knowles 9 September 2020 Fruit, Apples & Pears, Berries, Bananas, Mangoes & Papayas, Avocados and Pineapples
As he prepares to relocate to Central America, consultant Manuel Madrid sets…
- LatAm producers square up to Rainforest Alliance>
LatAm producers square up to Rainforest Alliance
by Maura Maxwell 27 July 2020 Bananas
Banana industry says new certification rules fail to take into account the main…
- Fairer fruit>
Fairer fruit
by Fred Searle 26 March 2020 Bananas
Despite progress in the supply chain, bananas remain a controversial product…
- Costa Rica looks ahead>
Costa Rica looks ahead
by Michael Barker 13 June 2019 Bananas
At the recent International Banana Congress Michael Barker caught up with Jorge…
- EU chemical stance ‘threatens banana trade’>
EU chemical stance ‘threatens banana trade’
by Michael Barker 30 May 2019 Bananas
International Banana Congress hears how EU’s tough line on chemicals and…
- Banana trade set for rosy future>
Banana trade set for rosy future
by Michael Barker 30 May 2019 Bananas
Industry expert forecasts a bright future for the banana sector, but warns that…
