Banana news archive – Page 7
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NewsLidl extends worker salary tool to UK banana supply chains
Retailer plans to use living wage calculator developed with IDH to ensure it pays its share of ‘living wage’ for plantation workers
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NewsNet income soars at Dole on strong trading results
Despite a slight fall in year-on-year second-quarter revenue, net income jumps 68.4 per cent as Carl McCann highlights “positive momentum”
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NewsStrike action could have major impact on US East Coast
According to data shared by Sea-Intelligence, a possible strike by port workers could cause a backlog that remains until the start of 2025
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NewsQ2 sales slide but net income climbs at Del Monte
Lower banana sales are recorded in the second quarter while there are strong margin improvements in the fresh and value-added product segments
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NewsEcuador sees surge in banana exports to South Korea
Increase fuelled by the temporary elimination of import tariffs and lower supply from the Philippines
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NewsCompagnie Fruitière extends European network with Polish office
The establishment of Compagnie Fruitière Polska enables the group to get closer to its customers in the eastern European market
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NewsDel Monte recognised for sustainability
Fresh produce giant is named as a 2024 Seal Business Sustainability Award winner for its efforts to promote sustainability in emerging economies
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NewsIran’s Zarrin explores options for Latin American bananas
Following a tour of Latin American producers, Alireza Emami, CEO of Iranian trader Zarrin Group, sees strong potential for Costa Rican bananas in the Middle East market
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AdvertorialDole Banana celebrates 125th anniversary with Minions and over 10,000 people in Hangzhou
Dole Banana has marked its history as a pioneer of the global banana industry by celebrating its 125th anniversary. Dole’s celebrations coincided with the annual Minions fan carnival and as the chief sponsor of the 2024 Banana Day, Dole jointly organised a 10,000-person birthday party at ...
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NewsFresh produce imports increase in Spain
Fruit and vegetable imports grew 6 per cent in volume and 16 per cent in value during the first four months of 2024
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NewsSpain's fruit consumption fell in 2023
Food Consumption Report in Spain 2023 shows that fresh fruit consumption slid 2.7 per cent last year
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NewsAldi trials plastic-free packaging on bananas
The initiative aims to save an estimated 234 tonnes of plastic packaging per year
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NewsFairtrade releases 2023 annual report
’Driving the fairness agenda’ highlights the achievements of the Fairtrade system and showcases progress on key issues
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NewsKorea extends tariff exemption for imported fruits
Government says ten imported fruits will remain tariff-free until the end of September as it continues fight to curb food price inflation
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NewsChiquita plans to appeal US court verdict on Colombia killings
Fruit supplier maintains its payments to AUC were the result of extortion, not collusion, after Florida jury demands damages be paid
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NewsChiquita must pay US$38m to families of Colombia paramilitary victims
Court ruling says multinational fruit marketer “knowingly” paid the terrorist organisation AUC, which was found responsible for eight killings
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NewsUK consumers generate £28m in Fairtrade Premium
Premium allows producers to invest in business and community projects including healthcare, education, and environmental initiatives
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NewsDel Monte’s banana breakthrough
A recently-introduced RPC for bananas looks to move the industry forward by potentially reducing food waste, carbon emissions, operational costs and preserving the fruit’s health
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NewsEarth & Wheat adds frozen banana snacks to its wonky fruit and veg boxes
Chocolate-covered frozen bananas are being included as part of a new collaboration to reduce waste of the fruit
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NewsDel Monte reveals Inside Out 2 campaign
Characters from the Disney and Pixar film will feature on stickers across select Del Monte products