Banana news archive – Page 5
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NewsChiquita launches 2024/25 Sustainability Report
Fresh produce giant says it is reinforcing its commitment to ’Behind the Blue Sticker’ strategy and climate action
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NewsEcuador sets new minimum box price for bananas
2025 price fixed at US$7.25, up from US$6.85 this year
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NewsCourt rejects Chiquita’s appeal against Colombia ruling
US federal court’s June 2024 judgement upheld, leaving company liable for millions of dollars in compensation payments
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NewsRoadmap agreed for living wages in Côte d’Ivoire
Following a three-year programme backed by retailers including Lidl and Tesco, a roadmap for negotiating living wages throughout the banana supply chain in Côte d’Ivoire has been approved
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NewsColombian banana sector reiterates calls for fair price
Augura’s Emerson Aguirre warns that more producers will leave the sector unless Europe’s retailers meet their obligations
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NewsKapi Kapi launches organic banana programme
Initially available to retailers across the US and Canada, Kapi branded organic bananas will soon be shipped to Europe
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NewsDel Monte resumes operations at SeaPort Manatee, Florida
Impact of Hurricane Milton still being assessed as power is restored and cargo handling activities begin again at the port
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NewsBananas buy free gym entry in new Australian Bananas campaign
Consumers get access to a free gym session on National Banana Day as part of Banana Gym Pass
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NewsFlorida port without power as it assesses Hurricane Milton damage
Tampa Bay’s largest entry point for bananas and pineapples has been forced to close after it was hit by one of the strongest storms in history
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NewsFairtrade creates “resilient” banana supply chains
The minimum price for Fairtrade bananas at ‘ex-works’ level is to increase by an average of 3.6 per cent compared to 2023
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NewsColombia’s largest banana exporter excited about new port
Much-awaited opening of Puerto Antioquia in north of country also represents watershed moment for exports of avocados, mangoes and plantains
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News‘Options limited’ for importers as US port strike continues
Suppliers and distributors hope for speedy resolution to dispute as shipments are diverted – some to destinations outside country
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NewsConflict and cold weather cramp Ecuador’s banana exports
A succession of challenges have made it hard for the country to build on increasing market demand, says AEBE
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NewsInterko reports soaring demand for Optimo ripening solution
Smart entry-level ripening room offers part-loading flexibility and energy efficiency at an attractive price
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NewsEcuador banana exporters tackle disease in Los Ríos
AEBE and provincial government officials devise plan for monitoring teams to inspect and control plantations
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NewsIndian exporters buoyed by improved container rates
Boost to export industries including fresh produce comes as major shipping line announces major new investment
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NewsPort strike to hit US East Coast for first time since 1977
First shutdown of East Coast and Gulf Coast import-export hubs for almost 50 years expected to hamper fruit trade flows
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NewsDemand growing for ethical products, says Equifruit
Despite significant cost pressures and high inflation, banana supplier Equifruit says demand is on the rise for ethically sourced, sustainable products
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NewsOrsero says it has prevented thousands of tonnes of food waste
Company says all of its European divisions will be involved in projects to prevent loss and waste by 2025
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NewsChiquita unveiled as Golden Sponsor of NCGM’s 50th anniversary celebrations
Market’s anniversary dinner will take place on 9 November at The Royal Lancaster London