All Ecuador articles – Page 5
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NewsEcuadorean banana industry defends itself against drug claims
EBC said the industry invests more than US$100m each year in tackling security threats
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NewsIPD presents new opportunities at Fruit Attraction
Avocados, berries and herbs from a range of countries are among the products that will be on show in Madrid next month
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NewsEU exports to Latin America “limited”
Fepex reports that exports came to just under 360,000 tonnes in 2022, compared with imports of 7.4m tonnes
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NewsTurbulent times for Iranian banana imports
Since Donald Trump backed out of the JCPOA deal with Iran, the country’s banana importers have faced familiar hurdles in sourcing fruit
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NewsFenacle endorses stricter enforcement of living wage
Union welcomes calls to establish Official Living Wage Compliance Verification for banana sector workers
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NewsGolden Sweet Sprit celebrates sustainability milestone
It becomes the first company in the world to gain Carbon Neutral certification for goldenberries
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NewsEcuador courts European buyers
Ecuadorean Embassy in The Hague seeking European participants for unique matchmaking events
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News2nd Banana Awards honour sustainability of Ecuador’s banana sector
AEBE praises the commitment to innovation and sustainability of Ecuadorean companies at gala event
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NewsChina says yes to Ecuadorean pitahayas
Ecuador is seeking new export markets as pitahaya production continues to grow
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NewsReybanpac awarded as ‘Triple Impact Company’ for sustainability
The Ecuadorean banana supplier has been recognised for its sustainability efforts, including training programmes, plastic waste reduction and promotion of respect for human rights and gender equality
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NewsTropiWorld gets growing in exotics
Exotics specialist TropiWorld is increasingly expanding into production, as it sees demand blossom for exotic roots, vegetables and fruits
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NewsEcuador sets out banana sustainability progress
An event highlighting the importance of sustainability standards for the Ecuadorean banana sector was held in Berlin this month
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NewsLatAm Taskforce ramps up pressure on CSR commitments
Banana producers and exporters gather in Berlin to rally stakeholders on the theme of shared responsibility
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ArticleIranian banana imports change course
Iran is increasingly turning to Indian bananas, as multiple factors reduce the volumes coming from the Philippines and Ecuador and as sanctions continue to limit importers’ options
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VideoWorld of Fresh Ideas · Franka Rodriguez, Aldi South
In the first episode of Fruitnet’s World of Fresh Ideas interview series, Aldi South’s direcior of global sourcing talks about the group’s efforts to ensure a living wage for banana growers, and its plan to take similar steps for suppliers of other products including pineapples
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ArticleIDH supports Belgian retailers on living wages
The Sustainable Trade Initiative is backing the collaborative approach on living wages in the banana supply chain pursued by a coalition of Belgian retailers
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ArticleEcuador poised to sign FTA with China
Deal will give preferential access for bananas and other fruits to Chinese market
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ArticleFyffes assesses LatAm farm communities
Fresh produce leader completes community needs assessements for 100 per cent of its Latin American farm neighbourhoods
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ArticleEcuador sees slowdown in banana exports
Shipments down by more than 10 per cent since the start of 2022 says Acorbanec
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ArticleSanLucar school support project wins sustainability award
The programme aims to ensure equal and quality education for the children of Puebloviejo, Ecuador