Banana news archive – Page 122
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ArticleCountries' concerns over banana deal
Portugal, France and Spain have said that they will not back any EU agreement that threatens their banana production
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StePac steps up banana packs
StePac LA has developed a degradable modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) for bananas that is economical, as well as ecological.
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Thanet supplies school scheme
Hundreds of schoolchildren in Kent will receive free tomatoes from Kent supplier Thanet Earth from today, as part of the School Fruit and Vegetable Scheme (SFVS) operated by NHS Supply Chain.
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ArticleHammocks hung for Tesco bananas
Tesco has decided to radically alter the way it displays its bananas to emphasis its commitment to offering a diverse range of colourings - using hammocks to protect from bruising.
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ArticleDole acquires Romanian business
Dole Europe has announced it is extending its operations into Romania and creating a new division following the takeover of Distrifrut.
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School banana ban questioned
A school in Plymouth has come in for criticism for its two-year-old decision to ban children from eating bananas at the school.
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ArticleUK leads on Fairtrade sales
Sales of Fairtrade products are on the up and the UK is setting the pace with bananas.
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ArticleBananas survive Honduras quake
Disruption to the banana trade out of Honduras caused by recent earthquakes has been minimal.
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ArticleDel Monte plots Brazil banana move
The multinational is considering shifting production from Rio Grande do Norte to Ceará, according to local press reports
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ArticleTesco unveils 'banana hammocks'
New shelving system offers bananas soft landing on arrival in store, according to UK's leading supermarket operator
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ArticleBanana sector powers through political pitfalls
The banana category continued to be heavily influenced by fuel prices this quarter, as the industry braces itself for the traditional summer slump caused by the popularity of seasonal fruits in the UK. However, supply overcame labour issues to deliver a relatively calm period for the sector. Alex Lawson reports.
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ArticleStePac launches new eco packaging
To meet its clients’ current requirements, Israeli packaging company StePac has launched a new line that is both economical and eco-friendly
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Demonising imports cannot bear fruit
The launch of Eat Seasonably, which fresh produce pundit Gregg Wallace unveiled at the Re:fresh Conference, has managed to
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ArticleWindward Bananas in name change
The group has changed to Winfresh (UK) Limited to bring it in line with proposed growth into other produce categories
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ArticleDole operations unaffected by quake
The Honduran earthquake that forced the closure of the Puerto Cortes port has not affected the company's banana exports
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ArticleACP seeks EU banana compensation
Producers in African, Caribbean and Pacific countries are looking for a financial aid package to soften the blow of a possible deal between the EU and Latin American banana suppliers
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Caribbeans ramp up banana pressure on EU
Caribbean Community (Caricom) trade ministers have expressed their dismay at the latest set of proposals from the European Union for new banana-import tariff measures.
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ArticleStriking a fair deal
In the final part of our series on the Fairtrade supply chain, FPJ examines what is happening at retail level and what this means for the ethical brand.
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When is a tomato not just a tomato?
Why is it that some fruit and vegetables always seem to attract a political agenda, as opposed to a promotional one? The