Banana news archive – Page 151
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Back to the grind and half a glass
Now we’ve all finished watching grown men dive and cheat their way through what is meant to be the world’s
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Friendly fruit from Ecuador
Ecuadorian exporter Exporganic SA is hoping to capitalise on the perceived health and environmental benefits of organic food by branding its bananas Friendly.
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Ecuador's growers threaten strike
In Ecuador growers are threatening to strike if the government does not take action to enforce payment of the official banana price.
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ArticleConvenient resilience
The entrance of multiple retailers into the convenience store arena was greeted despondently by many in the sector, some of whom said it was the preliminary sounding of the death knell for traditional c-store operators. As Tommy Leighton reports, it has so far proved more of a rallying cry and, for fresh produce, it has opened new avenues of opportunity.
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ArticlePassionately trying to make a difference
Duncan White, was part of the brains trust that brought Fairtrade fruit to the UK. As Fairtrade enjoys a period in the spotlight this month, he talks to Elspeth Waters about the challenges and rewards of working with an alternative business model for exporting fruit.
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Winds ravage Panama
Recent high winds in Panama have severely affected banana production in the Central American country.
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Fairtrade bananas triumph at Sainsbury's
Sainsbury's has announced its sales growth in Fairtrade bananas is outstripping conventional bananas three to one.
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ArticleRedbridge snacks in national rollout
Redbridge’s trials selling loose individual pieces of fruit in stores in the Greater London area have proved such a success that its new 5 A DAY fruit snacking range will be rolled out nationwide.
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ArticleFairtrade sales rocket
Agrofair kicked off the 10-year anniversary of Fairtrade fruit imports to Europe, this week, with the announcement of record sales.
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Banana shipment causes chaos in California
A terminal at major Californian fruit port Port Hueneme was temporarily brought to a standstill after an anti-Bush discovery on a banana shipment from Guatemala.
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ArticleRe:fresh win just reward for JP
JP Fruit Distributors Ltd picked up two awards at Re:fresh 2006, including the blue-riband title of Overall Produce Trader of the Year. Emma Twyning finds out how the business fought off stiff competition to claim the titles, and why a shift in mood is paying dividends for the company.
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ArticleIt's all Greek for Chiquita Hellas
Chiquita has officially opened its new subsidiary for Greece and the Balkans - Chiquita Hellas.
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ArticleA tale of two islands
The isles around the UK are a source of premium British tomatoes. Harmony Produce in Jersey and the Wight Salads Group, based on the Isle of Wight, are focused on producing and promoting British tomatoes across the UK. Anna Sbuttoni reports.
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Chiquita prices decline in EU
Chiquita sees US market compensate for low-priced EU in April and May.
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ArticleDisney does cartoon fresh
Disney has pledged its name to branded fresh fruit in Tesco and other European supermarkets to appear more health-friendly as its venture with McDonald’s approaches expiration.
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ArticleWorld Cup battle of the bananas
Costa Rica take on Germany in the first game of the World Cup today backed by the nation's favourite fruit - bananas
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ArticleFruity Friday brings fun to London
The World Cancer Research Fund held its annual Fruity Friday last week and hopes to raise £100,000 for its worthy cause.
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ArticleTrade dismisses media banana storm
The banana trade has branded as scaremongering media coverage that points to the imminent extinction of Cavendish bananas.
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ArticleThank fruit it's Fruity Friday!
Today is Fruity Friday, the fun annual event organised by the World Cancer Research Fund to increase awareness of the importance of a healthy diet to cancer prevention.
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ArticleFood for life
The baby-food market offers rich opportunities for suppliers of both conventional and organic fresh produce. Doris Lee Butterworth talks to producers and manufacturers about their attempts to satisfy high consumer expectations