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"Super ships" causing banana backlog >
"Super ships" causing banana backlog
by Ed Leahy 11 April 2018 Bananas
Banana prices remain high thanks to flooding in Central America and fresh…
Green life of bananas 'set to double'>
Green life of bananas 'set to double'
by Mike Knowles 28 March 2018 Bananas
New technology which recently underwent trials in Costa Rica apparently stalls…
Pineapples fastest growing fruit, says Tesco >
Pineapples fastest growing fruit, says Tesco
by Ed Leahy 26 March 2018 Pineapples
Tesco buyer Morgan Jaquemet said the tropical fruit could soon rival the…
It’s Fresh! hones in on banana sector >
It’s Fresh! hones in on banana sector
by Maura Maxwell 1 March 2018 Bananas
Research shows the technology doubles the green life of bananas and helps…
Costa Rica's banana challenge >
Subscribers onlyCosta Rica's banana challenge
by Michael Barker 28 November 2017 Bananas
With Costa Rica facing challenges from the weather, changing market conditions…
Costa Rica pins hopes on China's pineapple intake >
Costa Rica pins hopes on China's pineapple intake
by Nina Pullman 22 November 2017 Melons and Pineapples
Pineapple suppliers in Costa Rica have increased production in anticipation of…
Dover welcomes Cool Carriers' trade >
Dover welcomes Cool Carriers' trade
by Carl Collen 19 October 2017 Bananas and Pineapples
Reefer vessel operator has announced plans to trade pineapples and bananas…
Banana project boosts smallholders' profits >
Banana project boosts smallholders' profits
by Michael Barker 11 October 2017 Bananas
Fairtrade-funded Programme for Increased Productivity helps put smallholder…
SH Pratt Group rewards veteran with Costa Rica trip >
SH Pratt Group rewards veteran with Costa Rica trip
by Nina Pullman 11 October 2017 Bananas
Longstanding employee David Whitlock was presented with a trip to Costa Rica in…
Costa Rica hopeful over UK trade >
Costa Rica hopeful over UK trade
by Michael Barker 29 September 2017 Bananas
Officials express optimism over a trade deal post-Brexit, emphasising desire to…

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- A cool cost saving
  John Dye, managing director at JD Cooling Systems, examines the latest trends in cooling technology and how the industry can become more efficient
- Subscribers onlyIs the sky the limit for South Africa?
  The South African fruit export industry is facing a number of challenges beyond its control, but if things fall into line, the sector is set for further growth
- Subscribers onlyThe right priorities
  Lisa Williams, head of agri-food at Promar International, discusses how market prioritisation can assist exporters to make the right business decisions
- Subscribers onlyOrganics for all?
  The organics sector is shaking off perceptions of exclusivity, but could the major supermarkets be doing more to lower prices? Fred Searle asks whether lessons can be learned from an organic co-op in Manchester
- Subscribers onlyAuthenticity wars
  Retailers and suppliers are on a quest for authenticity, with drones, social media and virtual reality bringing customers closer to produce
- The day bananas made their British debut
  Rebecca Earle, professor of history at the University of Warwick, marks the 385th anniversary of the day bananas were first shown to Londoners by charting the fruit's fascinating story
- Subscribers only10 years of Beautiful Fruit
  Hortgro’s annual integrated campaign to promote South African stone- and topfruit celebrates its tenth birthday this year. Dominic Weaver, communications director at Red Communications, looks at the evolution of the promotion
- Subscribers onlyRed hot chilli sellers
  Hipsters, history and a bit of heroism have helped chillies find a home in the UK, but have retailers fully realised their potential?
- Subscribers onlyTopfruit growers count cost of frost
  Adverse weather last spring has caused Cox and Braeburn to finish up to two months ahead of schedule, creating shortages and disrupting the market
- Healthy and harmonious?
  NFU chief horticulture adviser Hayley Campbell-Gibbons has been touring the country to get growers’ views on the future direction of the industry. Here, she outlines the opinions of a panel of producers in Kent
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