All Costa Rica articles – Page 5
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ArticleOpposition 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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ArticleLatAm producers slam Aldi banana price cut
They say retailer’s decision will have serious consequences for producers
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ArticleDel Monte debuts Pinkglow pineapple
New Costa Rican-grown pink pineapple is now available for US consumers to purchase online
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ArticleSmurfit 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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PodcastsFruitbox: 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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ArticleOtflow 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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ArticleLatAm 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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ArticleCosta 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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ArticleCosta 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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ArticleFairer 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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ArticleCoronavirus: 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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ArticleBrazil mulls pineapple potential
Study identifies production and export opportunities across several states
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ArticleAnexco receives RA certification
Fyffes-owned pineapple farm in Costa Rica is granted Rainforest Alliance Certification for sustainable practices
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ArticleLatAm 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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ArticleGlobal experts seek solutions to TR4
Corbana to host conference on the biggest enemy facing the banana industry
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ArticleNew Cosco service to Costa Rica
China Ocean Shipping Company has opened a new service between Moín Port and Shanghai almost halving transit times
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ArticleACP call for fresh commitments
Banana producers from African, Caribbean and Pacific countries last week launched the Appeal of Abidjan to defend their interests on the European market
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ArticleLatAm banana producers join forces in fight against TR4
Ecuadorean government spearheads efforts to create common front to combat the spread of the disease
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ArticleChiquita acts on biodiversity
The banana giant has provided an update on efforts to reduce its global impact on the environment, including partnering with local farming communities