Banana news archive – Page 140
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ArticleClouds clearing over Colombia
The clouds of uncertainty that have long enveloped Colombia and those who would do business with the South American nation have not cleared completely as we enter 2008, but they are dispersing rapidly. Political stability, economic growth and an improving social agenda are moving Colombia upwards in the mind of international commerce, and the fresh produce industry is likely to be one of the major beneficiaries. Tommy Leighton reports.
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ArticleA year to buck the trends
Eight of the UK fresh produce industry’s key players tell FPJ readers their predictions for 2008.
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ArticleGiles looks 10 years back to the future
John Giles, divisional director at consultancy Promar International, reflects on the last decade in the global fresh produce industry, and speculates what challenges and opportunities the next 10 years might throw up.
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ArticleRealising your responsibilities
Corporate social responsibility (CSR) is becoming an important consideration for many fresh produce businesses within the UK and across the globe. Elizabeth O’Keefe investigates the complexities behind CSR, and finds that the fresh produce industry is more than ready to prove its credentials.
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ArticleStrong close of year for Chiquita
Fourth-quarter 2007 net sales rose by around six per cent year over year, said global banana giant Chiquita in its preliminary results, with full year net sales rising by four per cent to $4.7 billion (£2.37bn) compared to 2006.
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ArticlePrices reach breaking point
Global weather patterns and new markets in expansion are combining to produce an unprecedented situation of tight supplies and rising prices across several major lines in the UK fresh produce market, while supermarkets continue to promote on prices set months ago.
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Clarification for Cornibert
Bernard Cornibert, managing director of Windwards Bananas (Wibdeco), has asked freshinfo to clarify his position on the recent Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA), after our FPJ article two weeks ago - ‘Windwards unhappy at EPA’.
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Logical cure for broken record
When you’ve done this job for a while, the broken record effect is bound to come across every now and again. And almost
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ArticleFoodservice ripe for Fairtrade bananas
The demand for Fairtrade bananas is set to increase in the foodservice sector in 2008, according to Stephen Fox, managing director of JN Fox & Sons, the UK’s leading banana ripener and distributor for the foodservice sector.
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ArticleWindwards unhappy at EPA
The recently signed Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) that extends the freedom of the European marketplace for ACP bananas, and also grants reciprocity to European products making the opposite journey, will not be good news for the Windward Islands industry, according to key political and trade spokesmen.
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ArticlePrice in back seat as more pressing concerns arise
Tenders, tastes and tropical storms have made this a quarter to be reckoned with for the banana category, giving suppliers something else to occupy their minds rather than the eminently futile price war. Tommy Leighton reports.
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New year, new leaf for French trade
The New Year retains its mythical magic. As every year, we resolve to change our ways, be nicer to each other and wish for a
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ArticleDel Monte re-evaluates UK position
Del Monte is re-evaluating its position in the UK after “walking away” from Asda’s banana business.
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ArticleFyffes expects earnings to rise
Fyffes has raised its earnings forecasts due to the benefits it says it has derived from higher selling prices and favourable exchange rates.
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ArticleWhile you were away...
...freshinfo kept the stories coming. Instead of trawling through your email alerts, click here to see links to every news story that's gone live since December 26.
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ArticleBendy bananas bounce back into spotlight
A Liberal MEP has thrown Brussels a curve ball and brought the issue of bendy bananas back into the spotlight.
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Morrisons acts to reduce waste
We all like turkey sandwiches, and some of us even guzzle cold sprouts, but Morrisons has introduced recipe cards to reduce the 230,000 tonnes of food wasted over Christmas.
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Dwarf revolution in Queensland
A new dwarf variety of banana could revolutionise the production of Ladyfinger bananas in Queensland, Australia.
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Suriname sets banana sights
The banana industry in Suriname is going through a major resurgence thanks to national government and EU aid programmes.
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Leaked report swings in Ecuador's favour
A leaked final report from the three judges charged by the World Trade Organisation (WTO) to rule on Ecuador’s complaint about the EU banana import regime comes down in the South American country’s favour.