All Costa Rica articles – Page 3
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DR pineapples heading to Europe
Nicofrutta becomes exclusive European marketer for Asopropimopla’s pineapples
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Costa Rica tightens controls on drug trafficking
All pineapple containers bound for Europe and the US are now being scanned for drugs
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Costa Rican banana exports rise
Sector maintained export momentum in 2020 in spite of the pandemic, Corbana said
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Opposition to Aldi banana price cut grows
Aproban says retailer’s ruthless action will worsen lives of producers and benefit the most privileged
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LatAm producers slam Aldi banana price cut
They say retailer’s decision will have serious consequences for producers
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Del Monte debuts Pinkglow pineapple
New Costa Rican-grown pink pineapple is now available for US consumers to purchase online
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Smurfit Kappa launches BanaBag
Smurfit Kappa has extended its range of sustainable packaging solutions with the launch of the 100 per cent recyclable BanaBag
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Fruitbox: Making produce more profitable
As he prepares to relocate to Central America, consultant Manuel Madrid sets out the challenge ahead for fruit suppliers
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Otflow expanding in Latin America
The Dutch firm has expanded its partnership with BroomLogistics to bring its container cooling solution to Latin America
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LatAm producers square up to Rainforest Alliance
Banana industry says new certification rules fail to take into account the main challenges facing producers
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Costa Rica decrees emergency in fight against TR4
New government decree will streamline the release of resources from a state phytosanitary service fund
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Costa Rica tackles coronavirus head on
Jorge Sauma of Corbana outlines moves taken by the country’s banana sector to deal with the pandemic
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Fairer fruit
Despite progress in the supply chain, bananas remain a controversial product when it comes to workers’ rights, wages and support for small farmers. Fred Searle hears from Alistair Smith of Banana Link, a non-profit cooperative that advocates for a fair and sustainable banana trade
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Coronavirus: companies donating to hospitals
La Linea Verde joins Esselunga and Ali to support Italy's frontline healthcare, while in China donations are also helping
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Brazil mulls pineapple potential
Study identifies production and export opportunities across several states
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Anexco receives RA certification
Fyffes-owned pineapple farm in Costa Rica is granted Rainforest Alliance Certification for sustainable practices
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LatAm growers voice fears over EU stance on MRLs
Banana producers warn that EU’s tough line on chemicals poses a threat to the industry
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Global experts seek solutions to TR4
Corbana to host conference on the biggest enemy facing the banana industry
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New Cosco service to Costa Rica
China Ocean Shipping Company has opened a new service between Moín Port and Shanghai almost halving transit times