All Costa Rica articles – Page 15
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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.
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Dole banana farm recognised by M&S
UK retailer hands Plan A farming award to Dole's Bananito operation in Costa Rica in recognition of sustainability efforts
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ArticleCosta Rica boosts exports to Europe
Central American nation sees export sales to EU increase during first half of 2010
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ArticleRussian growth for Costa Rican bananas
Procomer figures show country behind US and EU in Costa Rica's total banana export income table
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ArticlePrice war stirs up pineapple market
Volumes reported to be "through the roof" in the UK as country's major supermarket chains engage in price-led promotions
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ArticleDel Monte denies CR melon claim
Following closure of Brazilian operations, company strongly refutes rumour that it will no longer ship Costa Rican melons to Europe
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ArticleCosta Rica sets sights on veg
Costa Rica has set its sights on increasing vegetable exports to Europe following negotiations over a free trade agreement with the EU.
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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