Banana news archive – Page 95
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ArticleFyffes goes ape at Dublin Zoo
Fyffes has reached an agreement with Dublin Zoo for its Freddy Fyffes children's banana character to sponsor the tourist attraction's Gorilla Rainforest.
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ArticleStrong first-half result for Fyffes
Adjusted profit before tax up to €17.3m as trading conditions prove more positive than those experienced in 2010
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Turners & Growers sees profit growth
New Zealand exporter Turners & Growers (T&G) has reported a first half growth in operating profit before tax and interest of four per cent on the same period last year to NZ$12.86m (£6.8m).
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ArticleFyffes goes ape at Dublin Zoo
Tropical fruit importer-distributor agrees sponsorship deal for Dublin Zoo's Gorilla Rainforest
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ArticleVolume sales suffer as grape supply endures period of flux
It is a tough time in the retail grape market as gaining sales of product off promotion remains tricky. Together with some inconsistency of supply, it’s not been plain sailing in one of the biggest categories in fresh produce, as Alex Lawson reports
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ArticleGrowers given Irene reprieve
Storm has not caused as much damage as initially feared, according to growers in the US and the Dominican Republic
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ArticleBerries beat apples and bananas to top spot
Soft-fruit sales values have pipped apples and bananas to the post as the leading fruits in terms of sales value for the first time.
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ArticleGrowers given Irene reprieve
Apple producers in the US and banana growers in the Dominican Republic have been relieved that the passage of Hurricane Irene last week did not cause as much damage as initially feared.
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Ecuador banana crisis heightens
Global oversupply of bananas and plunging prices internationally have led Ecuador’s farm minister Stanley Vera to declare a state of emergency for the country’s banana sector.
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ArticleBanana sector calls for peso stability
The Pilipino Banana Growers and Exporters Association has called on the government to stabilise the Philippine exchange rate
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ArticleCameroon banana exports down
Although exports of Cameroonian bananas fell in 2010, value-wise it proved to be a successful year for exporters
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ArticleTesco's grand plan
The establishment of Tesco’s Group Food Sourcing (GFS)division has been one of the most discussed events in fresh produce in recent years. The division is seen as crucial to Tesco’s plans for international growth, but has also been the subject of gossip and misunderstanding among onlookers. Michael Barker met Group Food Sourcing director Matt Simister and produce sourcing director Darren Clough to hear all about the evolution and future strategy of GFS
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ArticleChiquita chiefs buy up shares in business
Following a dramatic fall in stock values worldwide, several of Chiquita's senior directors have shown their faith in the group by buying up shares in the group.
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ArticleChiquita plans Greek push
Despite the economic crisis in Greece, Chiquita Hellas has decided to focus on marketing to stay ahead of its rivals
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ArticleEcuadorean banana industry in crisis
The Ecuadorean banana industry is reportedly facing mounting problems due to a price crash on the global banana market.
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ArticleEcuador banana crisis persists
National banana exporter association AEBE reinforces calls for government action as weekly exports suffer
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ArticleDole signs new Ecuador banana deal
Collective bargaining agreement with workers' union in Los Ríos seen as important step in developing labour relations
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ArticleLidl going direct on banana sourcing
Schwarz Group-owned discounter pushing for greater streamlining of its banana procurement arrangements in Germany
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ArticleDel Monte UK sees profits fall
Del Monte UK has seen profits plummet in the last year as it dumped certain lines that were not making money.
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ArticleSupply issues loom ahead of boost in market demand
A slightly stagnant summer UK banana market at consumer level belies issues elsewhere. With supply problems, the return of Windward Islands bananas and a consultation on Fairtrade, the banana sector remains as engaging as ever. Alex Lawson reports