Pineapple news archive – Page 20
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ArticleIPL moves to change Asda's pineapple supply model
IPL aims to supply two loads per week through its Normanton base, with the balance of the volume coming from its third-party supplier, Chiquita
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ArticleCompagnie Fruitière enlarges range
Known for the quality of its African fruit, France-based Compagnie Fruitière is launching a new premium pineapple for the European market
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ArticleETI responds to Fyffes accusations
Ethical Trading Initiative acknowledges seriousness of allegations made against Fyffes by trade union body GMB
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ArticleDole confirms new European director
Dole Italia managing director Victor Esquivel relocating to Hamburg to take charge of Dole Europe's fresh fruit division
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ArticleUnion accuses Fyffes of worker abuse
GMB calls for Irish group to be expelled from ETI, following alleged abuse of worker rights in Central America
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ArticleGetting the most out of Ghana
Anthony Sikpa, president of the Federation of Associations of Ghanaian Exporters (Fage), explains what must be done to get more of the country’s unique fresh produce basket onto European markets
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ArticleChiquita man joins GF Group as CEO
Italian importer's recently re-assembled board of directors names Paolo Prudenziati as its new chief executive
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ArticleSouth Korea access for Chilean cherries
South Korea’s move to allow fumigation-free access for Chile could see winter demand for cherries take off in the north Asian nation
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ArticleCompagnie Fruitiere announces tie-up with Snoopy
Fruit supplier has partnered with latest Snoopy film and will appear on marketing material and consumer prize giveaway
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ArticleDel Monte gains Kenyan certification
Group's pineapple farms and canning operations in Kenya achieve SCS Sustainably Grown Certification
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ArticleFyffes ready to spend 'up to €60m'
Investec analyst says Dublin-based company is strongly placed to make substantial acqusitions in coming year
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ArticleCompagnie Fruitière sponsors Peanuts
The French company has tied up with a new film based on the original comic strip, with promotions planned for France, the UK, Spain and Portugal
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ArticleTough year for Fyffes as UK turnover drops
Fyffes' UK sales fell from £287.2m to £273.5 during the last financial year, while profits were hit by £12m 'exceptional charges'
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ArticleFyffes invests US$45m in melon and banana business
Irish fresh produce company Fyffes has invested in its melon import business in the US and acquired additional banana farms in Costa Rica
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ArticleProfits fall at Del Monte UK as prepared sales slide
The business also saw turnover for the year ending 26 December 2014 fall from £62.4 million in 2013 to £39m
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ArticleCuban pines find favour in Spain
Promoted as Oro Cubano (Cuban Gold), the MD2 pineapples are being sold in Madrid and other cities
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ArticleCR pineapples gain access to China
China and Costa Rica have signed protocols to allow imports of Costa Rican pineapples
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ArticleDel Monte Kenya in land dispute
The governments of Murang’a and Kiambu continue to frustrate Del Monte Kenya’s efforts to renew the lease on 9,000ha that are set to expire
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ArticleFyffes ends first half with cash to spare
Currency rate changes pushed up cost of fruit but improved group's sales revenue, while input costs also fell
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ArticleChiquita changes tack as Iran sanctions bite
Group selling less in the Middle East and diversifying market spread as some Iranian clients struggle to pay invoices