Banana news archive – Page 6
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NewsWorld Bank endorses fight against TR4
The global alliance fighting against banana disease and for global food security receives strong support from the World Bank
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NewsChiquita project Yelloway unveils first TR4-resistant banana
Yelloway One is first variety to emerge from Chiquita’s joint venture research project with KeyGene, MusaRadix and WUR
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NewsStatistics Handbook highlights growth in intra-Asia trade
Asiafruit Statistics Handbook 2024 underlines how China’s surging demand for tropical fruit is driving the intra-Asia trade
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NewsRCEP deepens trade relations between China and Asean countries
Trade of agricultural products including fresh fruits has steadily increased since the agreement in 2022
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NewsUS could ‘run out of bananas’ as port strike looms
Major disruption to imports expected if port workers’ union follows up on threat to take industrial action from 1 October
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NewsCocaine discovered in banana boxes at German discount chain
Latest discovery follows similar recent incidents at Grand Frais in eastern France and Lidl in Berlin and Brandenberg
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NewsBoost for Philippines fruit exports as Korea ratifies FTA
Banana and pineapples shipments set to benefit from tariff-free access, provided lawmakers in Seoul follow suit
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NewsReybanpac scoops export award at PremioeXpor 2024 gala
Company recognised for its strong international profile in the food category
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NewsSpain’s fresh produce exports rise in 2024
Fruit and vegetable exports increase in volume and value through January-July, while the country also imports more fresh produce
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NewsCMA CGM to buy large stake in Santos Brasil
Purchase of around 48 per cent share in Brazilian terminal operator would include stake in South America’s largest container terminal
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NewsMultinationals deny allegations of improper chemical use in Costa Rica
Dole and Chiquita both quoted in report about country’s banana and pineapple industry, published this week by The Guardian
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NewsAldi named Australia’s top fruit and veg retailer for fourth year running
Three of the retailer’s fresh produce suppliers praise its commitment to developing close relationships with local growers
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NewsGruppo Orsero H1 profit ‘back to normal’
One of Europe’s largest fresh produce importers says it sees good potential for growth despite current economic uncertainty
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NewsPort International expands Exclusive Partner Programme in Peru
Importer strengthens its collaboration with Peruvian producers specialising in organic and Fairtrade bananas for the European market
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NewsEFQ, De Laat develop AI-powered ripening solution
Experience Fruit Quality and De Laat have teamed up to create innovative bespoke ripening solutions for avocados and other fruit
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NewsPhilippines banana exporters eager for Korea FTA to be ratified
Country has lost market share to Vietnam in recent years, but some believe the implementation of a new trade agreement could reverse that decline
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NewsFairtrade Foundation launches new UK campaign
As Fairtrade Fortnight begins, the Foundation’s ’Be the Change’ initiative highlights how consumer power can support farmers overseas to build stronger, more resilient communities
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NewsFairtrade launches Living Income Reference Price tool
Tool makes it easier for companies to find out what prices they need to pay to enable living incomes and living wages
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NewsDu Roi Laboratory celebrates milestone
South African nursery is marking three decades of exporting disease-free tissue culture banana plants
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NewsRussian bans driving eastern suppliers to west
Moscow’s alleged attempts to punish Moldova for pursuing closer relations with the EU have only driven the supplier closer to Europe, with Armenia in danger of following suit