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Production issues and mounting competition from other suppliers hit exports
Lower supply from Central America and Colombia favours Ecuadorean exports in March
The facility has 24 ripening cells on two levels and two packaging lines with a capacity of 45 trays per minute
Government allows unlimited tariff-free imports of key products until 30 June in bid to stabilise fruit prices after domestic supply shortages
Association fears conflict in the region will disrupt Ecuadorean banana shipments to this important market
New Zealand retailer expands fresh produce offering to one third of its stores
Company recognised for its good economic, social, and environmental practices
Retailer responds to criticism from Latin American industry groups and argues sales price does not always reflect the amount paid to suppliers
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.
The opening Fresh Produce Forum session of day two saw Hannes Langhorst and Vishal Gajjar outline how Lidl had taken steps to ensure plantation workers earned a living wage
Group of Latin American banana industry associations say retailer has abandoned its commitments on sustainable and ethical supply
National and industry-specific plans to tackle waste have been collaboratively developed by End Food Waste Australia
Aldi Nord-owned supermarket changes price point after more than 20 years and says change is “necessary” due to recent increase in costs
Demand for fruits in the UAE has increased during the start of the holy month of Ramadan, with banana prices “hitting the ceiling”, according to Altaf Hussain Trading’s Mustafa Altaf
The growing impact of climate change and soaring production costs mean urgent action to address unsustainable banana prices is essential, according to Fairtrade Foundation
United Nations economist predicts price increases for consumers as temperature rises make it harder to protect existing production
The German discounter has worked with Ifco and importer Biofrusan to eliminate non-returnable packaging used to bring fruit in from the Dominican Republic
Banana exporters and trade unions agree joint strategy to negotiate living wages
Latin American, African and Caribbean industries repeat calls for action ahead of next week’s World Banana Forum
Five leading companies took part in the event to highlight the importance of corporate sustainability
Fyffes Group CEO Helge Sparsoe confirms plan to phase out label from continental Europe after extensive research suggests need for completely new consumer brand identity
Chris and Helge discuss the new banana consumer brand Trudi’s, and what it means for the future of the Fyffes name
The A$2m research programme will use computer vision and machine learning to find an automation solution
After 20 years of research QUT readies its QCAV-4 variety for commercial release following Australian government approval
The supermarket has pledged to match or beat discounters’ prices for over 200 products
Move follows intensive diplomatic efforts by Ecuadorean government and banana sector
Leading UK banana distributor expands its tropical fruit range with acquisition of mango business
Rafitication of Free Trade Agreement will significantly boost exports of bananas and non-traditional fruits in the coming years
A year on from the launch of its new banana sourcing strategy, Franka Rodriguez, director of global sourcing at Aldi South Group, outlines the progress made and the challenges encountered along the way
Demands for fairer pricing and a more streamlined approach to certifications top the agenda in Berlin
UK retailer invests in living wages for banana workers three years ahead of industry commitment, and urges others to do the same
Australian Horticulture Statistics Handbook shows significant increases for fruit and vegetables offset losses for nuts
Country’s phytosanitary authority Rosselkhoznadzor suggests import volume will increase, Reuters reports
Industry defends phytosanitary record and calls for swift resolution to the impasse
Russian call for suspension of certificates of five banana exporters generates concern within the sector
SH Pratt Group business unit director João Barata talks to FPJ about the challenges facing the UK banana sector – and how his firm is working to mitigate them
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