All Costa Rica articles – Page 14
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ArticleSielsa installs Purfresh system
Costa Rican produce warehouse will use cold storage system to control ripening and reduce mould or diseases
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ArticleCosta Rica pesticide project gets off to a flyer
The Costa Rican banana industry research programme that aims to reduce the use of pesticides through biological control by 50 per cent in 10 years is running ahead of schedule.
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ArticleWhole Foods expands ethical sourcing
Natural and organic retail group extends Costa Rican pineapple sourcing programme
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ArticleCosta Rica anticipates banana comeback
The early signs are good for the country’s banana industry as it looks to bounce back from weather complications
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ArticleDole opens Costa Rican medical unit
Dole has opened a mobile medical unit to rural communities in Costa Rica to give access to preventive medicine and specialised health attention.
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ArticleNSF International opens Costa Rica office
Costa Rican office to meet growing demand for food safety services as NSF expands presence in Latin America
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ArticleDole lowers water use in banana packing
Group introduces energy-efficient New Millennium Packing System to its Standard Fruit de Costa Rica banana operation
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ArticleChiquita and Rewe expand Panama project
Corbana and GTZ have joined Chiquita and Rewe in backing a biodiversity project on the Costa Rica-Panama border
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ArticleEurope breaks Costa Rican threshold
Europe broke the 50 per cent threshold for Costa Rica’s banana intake for the first time in history, according to preliminary figures based on documents approved by Costa Rica’s Customs Office.
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ArticleCosta Rica speaks out after GMB demo
The Costa Rican banana sector has spoken out, following demonstrations by trade union activists in the UK last week outside Westminster Cathedral claiming that the Catholic Church colludes in union-busting activity in Costa Rica.
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ArticleCosta Rica enjoys solid year start
Exports from the Central American nation were up in January, with the agriculture sector showing the most promising signs of growth
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ArticleThe Greenery seeks pineapple supplier
Dutch importer The Greenery/Hagé International looking for additional source in Costa Rica as European demand grows
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ArticleWalmart Latin America appoints new CEO
Former Walmart de Mexico CEO Eduardo Solórzano has been named president and CEO of Walmart Latin America
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Costa Rican pine exports down
Costa Rican pineapple exports have fallen by 11 per cent on last year as the global recession continues to bite into trade.
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ArticlePineapples stealing Costa Rican limelight
The Central American country’s pineapple exports have exceeded banana sales in value terms during the first nine months of 2009
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ArticleCosta Rica travels to Middle East
The world’s third-largest banana exporter is visiting Dubai as a first step to expansion in the Middle East region
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ArticleCosta Rican banana exports set to fall
National export agency Procomer reveals slump in exports as a result of unfavourable temperatures during the crop’s development
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ArticleCosta Rica bananas target Middle East
The country’s banana suppliers see clear opportunities to tap into Middle Eastern demand for high-quality and healthy products
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ArticleChiquita outlines pineapple scheme
The group has outlined plans to ensure that 90 per cent of its pineapple supplies will be Rainforest Alliance certified by the end of the year
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Costa Rica witnesses pineapple boom
Due to growing popularity in Europe and North America, Costa Rican pineapple growers have been investing heavily in production