Banana news archive – Page 25
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Podcasts
Fruitbox 59 - David Hughes, Imperial College London
Find out what future trends Dr Food sees ahead for fresh produce, and where you should invest next in horticulture
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Article
Chiquita launches carbon programme
The banana giant aims to reduce carbon emissions by 30 per cent by the end of 2030 in its "30BY30" project
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Port launches super sustainable banana
The new banana combines Faitrade, organic and carbon neutral certification
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China’s fresh fruit imports drop in 2020
Some 5.33m tonnes imported over 12 months to December 2020 down 8.9 per cent to same period of 2019
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Bananas lead Lao agricultural exports
China market may offer opportunities for other produce after driving banana export growth
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Article
Cyclonic winds damage banana production in FNQ
Growers expecting crop losses between 20 and 100 per cent after damaging winds from Tropical Cyclone Niran
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Costa Rican banana exports rise
Sector maintained export momentum in 2020 in spite of the pandemic, Corbana said
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Poorer nations' emissions 'being hit by UK's food chain'
Fairtrade Foundation wants UK's net-zero targets to include offshore emissions to take into account food industry impact
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Santa Elena sees rise in organic banana acreage
The region’s climate and soil makes it ideal for the cultivation of organic bananas
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Fresh Del Monte funds Australian TR4 research
Research team that developed TR4-resistant banana variety partners with leading banana marketer
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Dole and Total Produce announce merger plan
Deal will create the world's largest fresh fruit and vegetable company, with combined annual sales of almost US$10bn
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Build underway for Toowoomba distribution centre
New regional trade distribution centre at Queensland's Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport set to be completed this year
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Philippine banana exporters close out a tough 2020
Banana exports from the Philippines were down almost 20 per cent with Covid-19 and TR4 affecting production
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Dole’s bananas get new sustainable wrap
Updated packaging for Dole New Zealand’s Bobby Bananas set to reduce plastic destined for landfill
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Iranians hope for fresh start
Despite continuing US sanctions, restricted imports and the Covid-19 crisis, hope is returning in Iran since the defeat of Donald Trump
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Reybanpac eyes Chinese gains
Disruption to Filipino banana supply is allowing the company to gain a firmer foothold in China
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Chiquita takes stock after deadly storms
President Carlos Lopez Flores talks exclusively to Fruitnet about the fallout from Eta and Iota
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Chiquita promotes banana benefits on labels
Limited-edition sticker series features messages showcasing the versatility of the fruit
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Asiafruit February out now
Latest edition of Asiafruit Magazine examines Asia’s banana trade and spotlights the Japanese market
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Fruit trade thrives in Japan
Import volumes reach eight-year high as banana market diversifies