Banana news archive – Page 48
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ArticleAmazon moves fast to cut Whole Foods prices
Bananas, avocadoes, kale and lettuce among products in first round of price cuts following approval of takeover deal
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ArticleClay ‘boosts fresh produce shelf life’, researchers claim
Scientists in Istanbul find that antimicrobial clay packaging can help prevent bacterial contamination and excessive build up of ethylene
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ArticleEcuador seeks closer ties with Russia
The Andean nation wants to boost bilateral cooperation on technical, health, phytosanitary and customs issues
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ArticleBanana importer appoints new marketing agency
SH Pratt Group has hired 8848 Communications to run digital projects, PR and social media
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ArticleBananas remain top fruit in Japan
Grapefruit consumption hits a low in Japan, while bananas remain the leading fruit purchased and consumed
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ArticleFPJ Big 50 Products 2017: 1-5
Dessert apples, grapes, tomatoes, bananas and strawberries analysed and ranked for retail sales in 2017
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ArticleJapan doubles apple imports
While bananas, kiwifruit and avocado top Japan’s fresh fruit imports, apple imports have doubled in the past year
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ArticlePanama disease confirmed on QLD farm
Queensland’s agriculture minister has confirmed that a banana farm in Tully has tested positive for Panama Tropical Race 4
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Article3D technology shaping future
Using 3D printers, academics in Italy are experimenting with kid-friendly shapes as a means of boosting healthy eating in primary schools
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ArticleSouth Koreans eating more bananas
Once a luxury food, bananas are on their way to becoming the country’s best selling fruit
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ArticleChiquita aims for smiles on faces with new campaign
UK director says brand has changed tack with this summer’s banana marketing drive as it turns London’s buses, cabs and screens yellow
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ArticleDole names exclusive Vietnam distributor
U&I Agriculture Corporation named sole distributor of Dole bananas in Vietnam
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ArticleMPs ask Sainsbury’s to reconsider Fairtrade move
MPs and consumers are petitioning retailer to reconsider launching its own ‘Fairly Traded’ tea range following NGO concerns
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ArticleGM banana could boost vitamin A
Modified variety tested in Uganda by team of Australian scientists has apparently produced encouraging results
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ArticleItaly demanding more Ecuadorean bananas
Interest in the Andean nation’s bananas has grown since its trade deal with the EU came into force in January
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ArticleNutrano pulls IPO plans
Australian produce group Nutrano has ditched its plans to list on the Australian stock exchange
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ArticleUK to continue duty-free trade with poorest countries
Tariff-free trade will continue with 48 nations worldwide when Britain leaves EU, government has promised
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ArticleBanana industry honours Doug Phillips
Former Australian Banana Growers’ Council chair Doug Phillips has been received the 2017 Award of Honour for his contributions to the banana industry
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ArticleDisease resistant future for bananas
Leading scientists told delegates at the Australian Banana Industry Congress that developing newer banana varieties would be key to the industry’s survival
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ArticleNT declared banana freckle-free
Australia’s Northern Territory has been declared free of the banana disease after a four-year ban on growing the fruit