All Costa Rica articles
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NewsNon-EU suppliers lead Spain’s fresh produce import value
New data processed by Fepex reveals that Morocco topped the January-July rankings at €982mn despite an 8 per cent drop in volume
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NewsSpain’s non-EU fresh produce imports climb in H1 2026
Industry body Fepex again highlights a growing reliance on third-country suppliers, led by Morocco, Peru and Costa Rica
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NewsFloods and disease threaten Costa Rica’s banana exports
Some of country’s banana plantations reportedly submerged for up to 36 hours in mid-August, adding to concerns over disease
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NewsDutch melon demand at record high as Brazilian season begins
Importer sees further chance to grow and expand product range, as Dutch consumers buy record volume of the fruit
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NewsNew stamp issue pays tribute to Costa Rican banana industry
Postage stamps depict everyday scenes from the country’s banana plantations
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NewsDel Monte Corporation reports mixed Q2 financial results
The fresh produce giant reported a 3.4 per cent increase in net sales for Q2 2026, driven by its newly acquired Del Monte Foods division
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NewsCosta Rica brings its fresh produce to European consumers though Amazon
Amazon stream and in-store tasting events showcase Costa Rican bananas, pineapples, and cassava to millions of consumers across Europe
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NewsThird-country imports continue to grow in Spain
New customs data processed by Fepex reveals that non-EU suppliers are increasingly driving Spain’s fresh produce import growth
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NewsBanana Link remains determined after three decades
Despite a bunch of successes, the UK-based NGO still faces some familiar challenges as it strives for supply chain sustainability
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NewsCosta Rica launches pineapple and cassava promotion in France
France is the latest country to be added to Procomer’s pan-European campaign, joining Spain, the UK and Germany
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NewsNew GAP manual to boost banana sector productivity and sustainability
Corbana’s updated material incorporates technical and scientific advances for more efficient crop management in Costa Rica
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FeaturesDole’s premium play: the story behind the piña colada pineapple
The arrival of Colada Royale, a pineapple 15 years in the making, marks more than just a new variety launch, as Dole’s Bil Goldfield explains
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FeaturesDel Monte on pioneering premium tropicals across European markets
Gianpaolo Renino of the newly-rebranded Del Monte Corporation discusses the group’s strategic approach to tropical fruit innovation
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NewsHazera promotes seedless watermelon approach
Breeding specialist emphasises how seedless varieties are reshaping the category through consistency, convenience and reliable quality
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NewsFyffes Partnership for Good generates female business plans in Costa Rica
Collaboration between Trudi’s banana brand and Care International UK has seen 228 rural women participate in structured training
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NewsCR banana sector boosts formal employment and economic stability
Banana cultivation generated 41,759 direct jobs and more than 100,000 indirect jobs during 2025
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NewsCR banana sector drives community infrastructure improvements
Investment in active projects to improve road infrastructure and drainage totals US$7mn
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NewsChiquita resumes Panama banana exports via Costa Rica
Company expects full production to resume in second half of 2026, as exports via Port of Moín in Costa Rica get underway
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NewsChiquita welcomes banana pan-genome breakthrough
Project backed by Chiquita and Innocent Drinks claims major step forward in fight against disease, with new varieties potentially months from development
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NewsCosta Rica banana industry reaffirms commitment to biodiversity
A Fonafifo-led initiative is installing camera traps to monitor biodiversity in protected forest in the Southern Caribbean region