All Colombia articles – Page 4
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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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NewsShipments of Colombian avocados surge
Colombia Avocado Board says triple-digit growth has been registered, with US demand a major contributing factor
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NewsColombian avocado industry announces Carbon Hass Project
Corpohass says 28 hass avocado producers have joined together to support global climate action
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NewsBright future for Colombian limes
Equilibria Agro is taking advantage of growing demand to transform lives in rural Colombia
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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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NewsGlobal avocado market “braced for expansion”
A new Rabobank report has predicted a shift in the market, with growing levels of production and trade
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NewsColombia launches national avocado brand
Avocados From Colombia label represents the sustainability of the country’s Hass avocado offer
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NewsStrong showing for Colombian avocados
Despite the smaller size profile of this year’s crop, the European campaign is going smoothly so far
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NewsColombian avocado shipments to US keep on growing
With the traviesa season peak underway, the US market can expect arrivals of more than 50 containers a week
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NewsConsumers want greater support for avocado growers amid climate change threat
Charity Christian Aid calls for action on emissions as water stress in key production regions like Mexico, Spain and Chile leaves future of avocado supply in doubt
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NewsColombian banana exports to bounce back
After last year’s drop in shipments, the country plans to increase banana exports in 2024
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AnalysisFruit Logistica: Avocados – the state of the market and data for optimised marketing
Dr Hans-Christoph Behr and Antonio Lizano studied avocado production, trade and more on day three of Fruit Logistica in Berlin
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NewsKaufland defends low banana prices
Retailer responds to criticism from Latin American industry groups and argues sales price does not always reflect the amount paid to suppliers
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NewsComment: Cheap bananas are here to stay
Unless the supply of bananas into European markets can be managed somehow, shippers in Latin America, Africa and the Caribbean will always be at the mercy of retailers.
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NewsKaufland accused of ‘predatory’ banana price strategy
Group of Latin American banana industry associations say retailer has abandoned its commitments on sustainable and ethical supply
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NewsColombia leads the way in purple passion fruit
As the only country able to ship the product to Europe by sea, Colombia has stolen a march on its African rivals
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NewsColombian avocados reaffirm their sustainability credentials
Corpohass signs up to the Colombian Business Council for Sustainable Development
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CommentColombia’s blue dream is still alive
Colombia has the potential to become a key player in the global blueberry market