Banana news archive – Page 2
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NewsAustralian banana campaign brings new energy to market
Australian Bananas’ latest promotional project aims to reach consumers across a number of different channels
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NewsRegistrations open for Fresh Produce Vietnam
Join leading suppliers, buyers and retailers to explore opportunities in the booming Vietnam market
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FeaturesAnalysis: Ecuador looks beyond bananas for growth
Wayne Prowse highlights the country’s new success in tropical products like mangoes, dragon fruit, pineapples and avocados
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NewsKaufland once again in the firing line over banana pricing
Group of Latin American banana industry associations say retailer has abandoned its commitments on sustainable and ethical supply
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NewsAfruibana mourns death of president Joseph Owona Kono
One of the fruit industry’s leading figures, Owona Kono was a tireless defender of fruit producers in Africa
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NewsClimate change threatens banana supply, report finds
RaboResearch report highlights the challenge climate change poses to banana sourcing for the US and EU
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NewsDole unveils new logistics model for southern France
Partnership with Sète-based logistics provider Primever expected to reduce reliance on road freight out of Spain
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NewsContecon Guayaquil welcomes first direct service to Asia
Cosco’s WSA5 service is first direct connection between Ecuador and Asia via Port of Chancay
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NewsRainforest Alliance unveils streamlined certification programme
The new streamlined certification will mean less complexity for farmers, says Rainforest Alliance, allowing them to focus on practices that matter most for people and planet
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NewsStellar line-up for Fresh Produce India
India’s premier business event is back in Mumbai on 3-4 April with an exciting line-up of top speakers, unique experiences and first-rate networking opportunities
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NewsGood start to 2025 for Ecuadorean bananas
Shipments up almost 3 per cent in January driven by strong demand in Europe, the US, Russia, East Asia and Eastern Europe
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NewsNon-browning bananas given green light for March debut
Biotech group Tropic says it is ready to roll out gene-edited bananas that don’t go brown, as well as others with extended shelf-life
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CommentFrench retailers “undermining banana workers’ incomes”
Banana Link issues call for French supermarkets to accept shared responsibility
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NewsDel Monte's yearly results reveal net income growth
Company reports on higher net income despite a dip in sales during 2024, with pineapples, avocados and fresh-cut fruit the star performers
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AnalysisFruit Logistica: New fruits and vegetables by design – part 1
The first of a two-part session on the Fresh Produce Forum stage discussed new breeding techniques and technology
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PodcastsFruitbox 113 · Franka Rodriguez, Aldi South Group
Franka talks to Chris about the extension of Aldi South Group’s ethical sourcing model into avocados, with more categories on the horizon
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NewsFurther growth in Spanish fresh produce imports
New figures for 2024 show year-on-year increase in both volume and value
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NewsEcuador welcomes reduction in drug shipments
Controls and scanning of 100 per cent of containers have been key in the decrease in seizures
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AnalysisFruit Logistica 2025: Keynote – A global outlook on the international reefer market
The opening Logistics Hub session at this year’s Fruit Logistica offered valuable strategic insights into the reefer shipping industry
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NewsCorbana research centre receives ISO 50001 certification
Certificate marks latest milestone in corporation’s ongoing sustainability drive