All Ecuador articles – Page 10
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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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ArticleCompagnie Fruitiere opens London facility
In the UK, Compagnie Fruitiere is boosting efficiency with its new banana ripening centre at London Gateway, while in France the company is diversifying
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ArticleAndean banana nations back Global Alliance Against TR4
Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador and Peru will work together with the alliance in the fight against the deadly disease
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ArticleQ1 Ecuadorean banana exports dip
Fall due to drop in demand in key markets like Russia and the Middle East, says Acorbanec
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ArticleSuspected TR4 case on Peru banana plantation
Country's agriculture agency Senasa confirms it is testing samples of potential fungal infection found near Piura
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ArticleSanta Elena sees rise in organic banana acreage
The region’s climate and soil makes it ideal for the cultivation of organic bananas
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ArticleReybanpac eyes Chinese gains
Disruption to Filipino banana supply is allowing the company to gain a firmer foothold in China
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ArticleUK importers mull impact of ban on LatAm flights
Exports of Peruvian asparagus, exotics and berries caught in crossfire as new strain of Covid emerges in Brazil
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ArticleColombian bananas consolidate in Korea
After a strong start to 2020 Colombia has solidified its position as Korea’s second-largest source of bananas
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ArticleDownload FPJ’s Sustainability Special
We showcase the technologies revolutionising supply chain sustainability as the clock ticks on climate action
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ArticleBanana NGOs write to retailers
NGOs and Latin American trade unions are imploring retailers across Europe to resist the trend of ever-decreasing banana prices
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ArticleFirst Ecuadorean Hass heading for Europe
Mira Fruit, the company that packed the fruit, is planning to send five containers in the next two months
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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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ArticleAldi "don't seem to get it"
Following last year's outcry over unsustainably low banana prices, the retailer and its Ecuadorean exporters show they have failed to learn crucial lessons
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ArticleStudy backs Ecuador banana claims
Research from UC Davis affirms the sustainability credentials of the country’s banana sector
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ArticleEcuador overhauls banana pricing system
New structure designed to improve competitiveness and take into account the impact of Covid-19
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ArticleSpecial Fruit stays close to source
Having a local presence in Latin America is crucial for QC, cultural understanding and logistical flexibility, says Belgian importer's commercial manager, Ben Maes
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ArticleEcuador kicks off 2020/21 mango season
Exporters anticipate rise in retail sales as shoppers shun traditional markets due to Covid-19 fears
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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