All Costa Rica articles – Page 14
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ArticleExport increase for Costa Rica
Central American country records strong exports for opening months of 2011, although banana sales show slight fall
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ArticleStaay Food acquires Hispa Fruit stake
While the companies will operate independently, the agreement will see cooperation in cultivation and sourcing
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ArticleDole turns to Chep for bananas
Group's Fresh Fruit subsidiary has signed a contract to transport bananas from Central America using Chep services
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ArticleTropical decline for Costa Rica
Exports of bananas and melons contracted during the first three months of 2011, while pineapple shipments rose
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ArticleDole bananas gain sustainable seal
The company has joined forces with the Rainforest Alliance to bring certified sustainable bananas from Central America to the US
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ArticleWal-Mart outlines Costa Rican plans
Retailer's Centroamérica arm will open 24 new stores this year, as part of a national investment of US$160m
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ArticleCosta Rican bananas register dip
Shipments of bananas from the Central American country have reportedly fallen during the first two months of 2011
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ArticleDole presents sustainability initiatives
Produce giant uses occasion of Costa Rica business forum attended by Al Gore to discuss its best practices in the Central American country
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ArticleDole Europe highlights sustainability
The fresh produce giant has launched a new information campaign to convince consumers of the sustainability of its practices
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ArticleTerra Foods hires Mark Vertrees
Costa Rica pineapple group appoints new marketing and business development director
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ArticleCosta Rica banana recognition
Costa Rican bananas have won geographical indication status with their national government.
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ArticleRain mars start of pineapple campaign
Temperatures in Central America have been consistently below normal levels, creating a volume shortage and quality problems
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ArticleCosta Rica closer to PGI status
The country’s banana sector has cleared the first hurdle on its way to marketing the fruit under a country of origin label
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ArticleCosta Rica banana production 'to rise’
National Banana Corporation predicts modest increase in volumes for 2011
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ArticleCosta Rica predicts banana increase
Costa Rica’s banana sector is forecasting a slight increase in overall volumes for its 2011 campaign to an estimated 105 million boxes, which it believes should mark a modest recovery from last year’s rain-affected season.
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ArticleDelays for Central American melons
Inclement weather has set back the traditional start to the season, but production shortfalls look set to help the market recover
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ArticleMultinationals in Costa Rican closures
Dole and Del Monte are closing plants in Costa Rica as a result of the falling dollar and low production
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ArticleUK pineapples 'come at a cost'
Investigation by Consumers International claims to have found a "catalogue of damage" caused by intensive tropical fruit production in Costa Rica
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ArticleDole responds to Costa Rica allegations
EXCLUSIVE: Dole responds to report and documentary by Consumers International and Guardian Films on intensive tropical fruit production in Costa Rica
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ArticleDole wins M&S award in Costa Rica
Marks & Spencer has awarded Dole's Bananito operation in Costa Rica a Plan A award in recognition of sustainability efforts.