Banana news archive – Page 90

  • BayWa extends T&G bid by one month
    Article

    BayWa extends T&G bid by one month

    2012-02-09T15:10:10Z

    German group BayWa Aktiengesellschaft has extended its takeover offer for New Zealand agribusiness Turners & Growers (T&G) for a further month until 7 March, Asiafruit reports.

  • Bernard Treacy Lamanna
    Article

    Treacy steps down as LaManna CEO

    2012-02-07T05:10:39Z

    After more than six years at the helm of the major Australian produce distributor, Bernard Treacy is to pursue a new career path at Commonwealth Bank

  • Rafael Correa
    Article

    Ecuador to 'nationalise' unlawful exporters

    2012-02-06T14:19:16Z

    Rafael Correa warns banana exporters that do not respect official price face being nationalised

  • Banana price crisis persists
    Article

    Banana price crisis persists

    2012-02-03T09:17:42Z

    Despite the complexities of global sourcing, logistical issues and the skill it takes to produce in volume, the banana remains one of the cheapest lines in the basket

  • bananas generic
    Article

    Land struggle for Aztropex

    2012-02-03T05:45:02Z

    Saudi-owned banana grower-exporter Aztropex is having difficulty securing land for a 1,200ha plantation project

  • Chiquita downgraded by Zacks
    Article

    Chiquita downgraded by Zacks

    2012-01-30T09:01:01Z

    Chiquita Brands International has been downgraded this week from a 'neutral' rating to an 'underperform' rating by Zacks Investment Research.

  • Creating the shopping experience
    Article

    Creating the shopping experience

    2012-01-27T10:50:28Z

    Following a successful career at The Co-operative and a stint at JJB Sports, marketing veteran Debbie Robinson took over as Spar UK’s managing director last year. She tells Lisa Kjellsson about the growth strategy and vision for the convenience-store chain

  • Overcoming adversity
    Article

    Overcoming adversity

    2012-01-27T10:32:59Z

    Some of the produce that lands on our shores every day is produced in the most challenging environments in the world. Chloe Ryan takes a snapshot of some of the growers who have overcome the odds to supply the UK

  • All eyes on Berlin
    Article

    All eyes on Berlin

    2012-01-27T10:14:50Z

    It’s that time of year when the world gathers for the annual trade extravaganza that is Fruit Logistica in Berlin. Lisa Kjellsson rounds up what the visitor can expect

  • Taking stock: to float or not to float?
    Analysis

    Taking stock: to float or not to float?

    2012-01-27T09:53:28Z

    In the UK, few companies have taken the plunge of listing on the London Stock Exchange. Chloe Ryan examines the pros and cons of going public

  • The sky’s the limit
    Article

    The sky’s the limit

    2012-01-27T09:18:37Z

    Consumers just can’t get enough soft fruit and the category keeps on growing, even in the face of recession, with both volume and value sales soaring

  • Philippines bananas
    Article

    Unifrutti links with Philippine grower

    2012-01-27T06:44:56Z

    Unifrutti to market bananas from 216m pesos development by Anflo Banana Group

  • Green bananas
    Article

    Heavyweights eye Cambodian banana project

    2012-01-26T13:15:38Z

    Major Japanese-owned banana player Sumifru and Australia's Indochina Gateway Capital are reportedly mulling a US$35m banana plantation in Cambodia

  • Oxfam bitter bananas report Germany
    Article

    Favorita rejects Oxfam allegations

    2012-01-26T12:29:15Z

    Banana exporter hits back at claims made by Oxfam in recent Bitter Bananas report

  • Oxfam bitter bananas report Germany
    Article

    German retailers hit back at Oxfam claims

    2012-01-26T11:27:49Z

    Leading grocers Metro, Edeka and Rewe claim they are meeting standards with Ecuador banana suppliers

  • bananas2
    Article

    Indian company looks to increase banana exports

    2012-01-24T05:03:43Z

    Demand in Europe and the US has spurred India’s largest banana producer to renew its focus on exports

  • Lucia bananas
    Article

    St Lucia battling Black Sigatoka

    2012-01-23T11:35:07Z

    Government is taking steps to aid farmers in the fight against the potentially devastating banana disease

  • green bananas on tree
    Article

    Cameroon aims for banana boost

    2012-01-20T12:09:41Z

    The country's government has laid out ambitious plans for a significant increase in banana production by 2013

  • Footprinting biodiversity
    Article

    Footprinting biodiversity

    2012-01-20T09:16:00Z

    The debate over footprinting has moved on from carbon to water and now biodiversity. But there are many challenges to overcome to create a valid ‘biodiversity score’, as David Burrows reports

  • GF Group Fratelli Orsero brand
    Article

    GF Group to unveil Fratelli Orsero brand

    2012-01-20T08:36:06Z

    New label to be used on Italian company's fruit following decision to end long-standing marketing deal with Del Monte