All Dominican Republic articles – Page 2
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NewsFairtrade releases 2023 annual report
’Driving the fairness agenda’ highlights the achievements of the Fairtrade system and showcases progress on key issues
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NewsKaufland defends low banana prices
Retailer responds to criticism from Latin American industry groups and argues sales price does not always reflect the amount paid to suppliers
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NewsComment: Cheap bananas are here to stay
Unless the supply of bananas into European markets can be managed somehow, shippers in Latin America, Africa and the Caribbean will always be at the mercy of retailers.
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NewsKaufland accused of ‘predatory’ banana price strategy
Group of Latin American banana industry associations say retailer has abandoned its commitments on sustainable and ethical supply
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NewsPenny eliminates single-use packaging from organic banana supply chain
The German discounter has worked with Ifco and importer Biofrusan to eliminate non-returnable packaging used to bring fruit in from the Dominican Republic
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NewsSainsbury’s goes early on banana living wage contribution
UK retailer invests in living wages for banana workers three years ahead of industry commitment, and urges others to do the same
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NewsRust mite hits Dominican Republic banana exports
High incidence of the pest causing quality issues, leading to a sharp drop in weekly shipments
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NewsLatAm banana sector slams proposed new price cut by European retailers
Industry says the strategy of downward purchase prices should not be resumed
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ArticleRetailers respond to concerns over banana worker treatment
Fairtrade’s latest annual report suggests some chains are working to address issue of low wages, despite increasing cost pressure
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ArticleRetailers under pressure over ‘unfair’ banana prices
European retail value chains are still unsustainable, say suppliers, despite previous agreement on concept of fairness
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ArticleCrystal Valley opens new DR packing plant
Facility will start off packing specialty peppers and other tropicals for the US market
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ArticleLatAm banana nations convene for online summit
Meeting will discuss joint strategies to face common challenges such as rising production costs and TR4
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ArticleLatAm banana countries ramp up retail pressure
In their most strongly worded statement to date, they accuse retailers, led by Aldi, of causing serious harm to producers
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ArticleLatAm banana countries issue new cost warning
Suppliers say the future of the industry is under threat unless a more realistic price is paid for their fruit
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ArticleDR beefs up certification provision
Agrocolor to provide GlobalGAP certification services for Dominican producers wishing to access global markets
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ArticleLatAm banana sector slams unfair cost burden
Joint statement demands commitment of all actors to the sustainability of the global banana industry
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ArticleFairtrade Base Wage for bananas
The Fairtrade Base Wage came into effect on 1 July, boosting wages by up to 15 per cent for thousands of workers on banana plantations
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ArticleAgroFair marks 25 years of Fairtrade
Fairtrade specialist AgroFair has seen big changes in 25 years, but the firm's Frank Vermeersch and Luud Clercx tell World of Fresh Ideas that the job is far from done
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ArticleBrighter future for banana workers in Dominican Republic
New Fairtrade scheme will help undocumented migrants obtain legal status and access same rights as Dominican counterparts
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ArticleDR unveils strategy to increase fruit exports
The new initiative will focus primarily on improving post-harvest management