Banana news archive – Page 13
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NewsFyffes opens Costa Rica packhouse
New facility designed to minimise bruising to fruit, increase packaging capacity through multiple processing lines, reduce water consumption and improve occupational health
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NewsEcuador courts European buyers
Ecuadorean Embassy in The Hague seeking European participants for unique matchmaking events
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NewsInaugural Global Tropicals Congress dates announced
Save the date for the new meeting point for international tropical fruit growers, marketers and buyers
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News2nd Banana Awards honour sustainability of Ecuador’s banana sector
AEBE praises the commitment to innovation and sustainability of Ecuadorean companies at gala event
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NewsCountdown begins for Corbana’s International Banana Congress
More than 600 delegates from 20 countries will meet in Miami to discuss the latest challenges and opportunities facing the sector
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NewsMSC sees “fruitful partnership” between Europe and Africa
The shipping company says growing European demand for African fruit and vegetables is an opportunity for economic growth all over Africa
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NewsAldi completes living wage verification pilot on banana farms
Retailer successfully pilots an innovative living wage verification process on banana farms
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NewsDole targets people who have never eaten a banana
To coincide with National Banana Day, company launches marketing campaign in the US aimed at small minority of adults yet to try the fruit
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NewsVietnamese growers deploy XAG drones
Banana and durian growers utilise drones to address labour shortages and reduce costs
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CommentLBP Rotterdam in the spotlight
Commercial director Anton Filippo discusses the start to the year, the direction of the business and the progress of the company’s customs clearing operation
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NewsReybanpac awarded as ‘Triple Impact Company’ for sustainability
The Ecuadorean banana supplier has been recognised for its sustainability efforts, including training programmes, plastic waste reduction and promotion of respect for human rights and gender equality
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NewsNature’s Pride committed to making a difference on water
At the UN Water Conference, the Dutch fresh produce importer-distributor stressed the importance of collective and decisive action to ensure responsible water management
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NewsChiquita unveils It’s Chiquita O’Clock campaign
Promotions features a series of scannable stickers to encourage banana consumption will all meals of the day
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NewsLatAm Taskforce hits back at Lidl banana promotion
It says the decision misaligns with the commitments taken by the retailer to support the sustainability efforts of the banana sector
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NewsDole Ireland backs Dundalk FC academy teams
Dole ireland has extended its longstanding support for the Irish football club, a partnership that stretches back seven decades
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NewsHeavy rains take their toll on Peruvian fruit exports
Organic bananas, avocados, mangoes and table grapes in the north of the country have been affected
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NewsFairtrade Premium is ‘critical step’ towards living wage for banana workers
Certification scheme plays key role in supporting retailers to meet their recently announced living wage commitments, according to report by Fairtrade Foundation
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NewsIndonesia looks to boost exports
Government to assist horticultural businesses in effort to boost exports
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NewsUK retail coalition announces living wage pledge for bananas
Nine supermarkets commit to close living wage gaps in international banana supply chains
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NewsEndangered Aisle highlights climate threat to UK favourites
Bananas are one of several everyday essentials under threat from climate change, Fairtrade Foundation warns