Banana news archive – Page 10
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NewsClimate creates challenging conditions for banana suppliers
SH Pratt Group business unit director João Barata talks to FPJ about the challenges facing the UK banana sector – and how his firm is working to mitigate them
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NewsAustralia collaborates with global scientists to improve crop genetics
Australian-first research collaboration delivered through Hort Innovation to develop new fruit varieties
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NewsInterko advances flagship Ultimo ripening rooms
Ripening specialist says its Ultimo rooms are now even more energy efficient and can be built to pre-cool fruit
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NewsInnoterra says new banana resists TR4
Company identifies potential solution to one of banana industry’s biggest challenges, along with new natural method of crop protection
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PodcastsFruitbox 100 · Franka Rodriguez and Michael Fellner, Aldi South Group
In the 100th episode of Fruitbox, Chris speaks with one of the world’s biggest food retailers on the hot topic of responsible procurement
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NewsRust mite hits Dominican Republic banana exports
High incidence of the pest causing quality issues, leading to a sharp drop in weekly shipments
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NewsEcuadorean port operator ramps up security
The explosion of drug trafficking and related violence in Ecuador has made security a hot topic in the banana industry. One business taking the problem seriously is Contecon, which operates the country’s largest port in Guayaquil
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NewsEcuadorean bananas at a crossroads
Ecuador’s banana industry faces serious challenges around security and climate change, but hopes are high in the sector following the election of President Daniel Noboa, heir to one of the country’s largest exporters of the fruit. Fred Searle reports from Ecuador
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NewsINI Farms signs deal to supply bananas to retailer LuLu Group
Agreement establishes direct farm-to-retail partnership which will see Indian Cavendish bananas supplied to stores in the Middle East
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NewsAustralian Bananas’ back to school ambassador
New campaign featuring Tim Robards spotlights the banana’s role as a school lunchbox essential
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NewsFairtrade initiative to help UK retailers collaborate on sustainability
Sustainability initiative created by the Fairtrade Foundation has become the first of its kind in the UK to go through the Competition and Markets Authority’s new open-door policy for green agreements between businesses
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NewsLatAm banana sector slams proposed new price cut by European retailers
Industry says the strategy of downward purchase prices should not be resumed
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NewsTargban says banana business remains stable and predictable
The banana industry faces climatic and market challenges but remains on a level footing, according to Rafał Bury of Polish importer, wholesaler and distributor Targban
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NewsFyffes joins fight against child malnutrition in Belize
Ministry of Agriculture and Fyffes sign Public Private Partnership to combat childhood malnutrition in communities near the company’s farms
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NewsJennie Coleman honoured with two female leadership awards
Equifruit president receives RBC Momentum Award and OPMA’s Women’s Produce Network Award celebrating women entrepreneurs
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NewsGroundbreaking Japan voyage for Australian bananas and melons
Bananas and melons grown in Australian state of Queensland showcased in Asian market
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CommentIs the removal of tariffs on dollar bananas a betrayal of West African producers?
Reefer Trends editor Richard Bright explores whether abandoning the import tariff on Latin American bananas would amount to a betrayal of producers in West Africa, as the Afruibana trade body contests
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NewsBoliva and Paraguay suspend banana exports to Argentina
Producers says they have not been paid for months, leaving them in an unsustainable position
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NewsDel Monte reveals banana RPC collaboration
Global produce company will debut the reusable plastic containers in the US, as it strives to decrease the environmental impact of banana packaging
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NewsBanacol owner refutes drug trafficking claims
In a strongly-worded statement, GreenLand Group denies company’s involvement with the illicit trade