Banana news archive – Page 44
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ArticleThe next step in ripening
Softripe, a new fruit ripening system from Germany’s Frigotec, is said to offer greater consistency and control
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ArticleChiquita deploys MCI containers
Some 2,500 Star Cool Integrated containers will be deployed in Chiquita Brands International’s shipping services
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ArticleNew organic bananas arrive in UK
Suppliers Allfresch say the first shipments of Mibio bananas will target UK and French markets
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ArticleCote d'Ivoire stresses eco approach
The West African country has undergone a rapid modernisation of its banana sector, with environmentally friendly methods seen as the way to remain competitive
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ArticleGreen life of bananas 'set to double'
New technology which recently underwent trials in Costa Rica apparently stalls ripening for around 70 days
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ArticleFyffes urges Ireland to 'go bananas'
The Irish banana suppliers are raising cash for a good cause ahead of National Banana Day
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ArticleEqual Exchange highlights small growers
US Fairtrade organic banana importer establishes March as Banana Month to raise awareness of small-scale farmers
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ArticleBitcoin for bananas
Last year, the cryptocurrency craze spread to fresh produce with the launch of organic banana venture Bananacoin. After a positive initial response, its founders now have global ambitions but some are sceptical of the cryto-boom
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ArticlePortsmouth on the hunt for new shipping lines
Port appoints new business development manager in bid to attract new importers and shipping lines following Geest Line’s relocation to Dover
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ArticleCost a key factor in falling Japan consumption
A reliance on imports coupled with a weak currency has been a big factor in declining fruit consumption, says leading industry figure
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ArticleTesco donates bananas to charity after race slip up
Cambridge store gives away surplus bananas to local charities after buying in too many for city’s half marathon
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ArticleUGPBAN launches fair trade label
Small banana producers in Guadeloupe and Martinique are expected to benefit from the new “Banane française equitable” mark, not least with higher fixed prices
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ArticleIt’s Fresh! hones in on banana sector
Research shows the technology doubles the green life of bananas and helps reduce waste
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ArticleCo-op makes Fairtrade pledge on bananas
The British supermarket has vowed to source all of its own brand banana produce from Fairtrade certified sources
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ArticleMillenium Bridge stunt launches Fairtrade Fortnight
New campaign by Fairtrade Foundation aims to highlight the "stranglehold of poverty prices" for growers across the world
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ArticleEdible-skin bananas increase in production
D&T Farms is ramping up production of the Mongee banana, known for its edible skin
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VideoPanama diversifies with mangoes and papayas
Fruit Logistica 2018: Minister Eduardo Palacios explains how the Central American country is growing its produce exports
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VideoFyffes and Weichert revitalise banana category
Fruit Logistica 2018: Fruitnet's Chris White speaks to Michaela Schneider and Ralph Fischer at the Fruit Logistica Media Studio
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ArticleA fair future for bananas
Chair of the Latin American Fairtrade producer network (CLAC) and director of Dominican Republic banana cooperative Banelino, Marike de Peña, discusses workers’ rights and the future of banana production
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ArticleBanana supply ‘tightest for years’
Adverse weather and shipping delays in Central and South America have sent spot market prices through the roof and placed strain on supply