Banana news archive – Page 109
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ArticleTaiwanese bananas back in China
Taiwan will ship bananas to the Chinese mainland for the first time since 2006, but overall exports are down this year
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ArticleCosta Rica pesticide project gets off to a flyer
The Costa Rican banana industry research programme that aims to reduce the use of pesticides through biological control by 50 per cent in 10 years is running ahead of schedule.
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ArticleStrong banana market follows difficult period for sector
The banana trade is facing a difficult period as poor consumption levels from consumers and unimpressive trading performances from the big players have left the job looking like a tough prospect. Alex Lawson looks at developments in the last quarter
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ArticleDublin wholesalers prove they are fighting fit for business
Draped in a rich and detailed history, Dublin’s Corporation Fruit Market has been supplying both the city and the rest of Ireland with wholesale fruit and vegetables for more than 100 years, but nearly half of that time has been spent searching for change. After years of unfulfilled promises of regeneration, Elizabeth O’Keefe asks how Dublin wholesalers can ensure the market is sustainable for future generations to benefit from and enjoy.
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ArticlePineapple pricing stirs up reaction
Lobby group Banana Link has spoken out about the low retail price points of pineapples in the UK claiming it can be damaging to workers in Latin America.
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ArticleBanana deal to be 'signed this month'
Agreement between the European Union and Latin American banana exporting nations will be ratified next week
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ArticleMaersk hails Philippine banana trial
Container vessel using StarCare technology successfully transports Philippines-grown bananas to Rotterdam
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ArticleAgr! wins with Canaries bananas
The Spanish advertising agency won the main award in Valencia last week for its videos for Plátano de Canarias
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ArticlePremier Fruits wins wholesaler prize
Premier Fruits landed the coveted Capespan Wholesaler of the Year award at last week’s Re:fresh ceremony in Park Lane.
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ArticleThai produce blazes Harrods trail
The Thai ambassador to the UK toured the food halls of Harrods in a celebration of the country last week, ahead of a summer of promotions for Thai produce including work with Tesco.
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ACP states make new appointments
Secretary general of the African, Caribbean Pacific group of countries Dr Mohamed Ibn Chambas has announced the appointments of new assistant secretaries general of the association.
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ArticleEcuador expects banana value growth
Banana shipments are expected to earn the country US$2.1bn through 2010, despite a drop during the January-April period
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ArticleHonduras sets banana hopes high
Independent banana producers in Honduras have high hopes for 2010, forecasting an export volume of 14 million boxes.
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ArticleDel Monte posts slight improvement
Fresh Del Monte has overcome difficulties in the banana category to report a slight net income increase of $36.2 million (£23.9m) through the first quarter of 2010, an improvement on the $34.9m in the same period of 2009.
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ArticleChiquita launches World Cup campaign
Banana giant to roll out major football-themed promotion in Germany next month as start of international tournament approaches
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Harrods in Thai link-up
Harrods is to join forces with the Royal Thai Embassy to celebrate the gastronomy of Thailand and its culture throughout May.
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ArticleChiquita reports surprise Q1 loss
Chiquita has reported an unexpected $9 million (£5.9m) quarterly loss and cut its revenue forecast for the year, after cold weather and a weak economy hurt banana sales in Europe.
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ArticleDole looks to cement Romanian leadership
Fresh produce giant looking to increase brand awareness with a new television campaign one year after entering the country
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Fyffes warns on banana pricing
Fyffes is warning that it will only hit the full-year earnings target it announced in March if EU banana-import tariff reform is implemented this year.
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ArticleFyffes maintains earnings target
Despite difficult conditions that have resulted in lower selling prices, Fyffes has held steady on its EBITDA forecast