Banana
Banana outrage: the new focus of Delta Airlines lounge controversy
2024-04-10 00:00
Members of Delta Airlines' lounge have initiated a fruit-themed protest after a loyalty member was scolded for taking a banana from a Minneapolis airport lounge, resulting in what they referred to as a "blemish" on their record. This incident has brought attention to an unspoken rule.
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Kaufland accused of "predatory" strategy on bananas
2024-04-10 00:00
A flyer on fruits and vegetables can create quite a few problems, especially when producers cannot find prices in line with what they perceive in the field. This is evidenced by the controversy sparked by the flyer of the German chain Kaufland, which currently advertises a
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Wholesale prices: Bananas from Belize at £0.96
2024-04-09 00:00
This series gives the average wholesale prices of bananas by country of origin. The prices are national averages of the most usual prices charged for bananas at wholesale markets in Birmingham and London. This publication is updated weekly. The current average week prices of bananas were at
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The study conducted at the Universidade Federal de Santa Maria in Brazil reveals significant economic advantages of using banana peel (BP) and sweet potato vine (SPV) as the sole food sources for rabbits, in lieu of traditional, more expensive feeds like maize and alfalfa hay. Feeding rabbits
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Blue banana cultivation flourishes in East China
2024-04-09 00:00
In East China, there has been a notable increase in the cultivation of blue bananas, known scientifically as Musa acuminata 'True Blue'. This variety is distinguished by its blue hue and is reported to contain higher levels of antioxidants and resistant starch. The growth in cultivation is
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Representatives from German discounter Lidl were on hand to deliver a presentation on the banana supply chain during day two of Fruit Logistica in Berlin.
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Kaufland accused of ‘predatory’ banana price strategy
2024-04-08 16:00
Banana suppliers from six Latin American countries have accused Kaufland, one of Germany’s largest retail chains, of failing to meet its commitments on fair pricing.
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Scorpion concealed in Costco bananas stings man
2024-04-08 00:00
In Laval, Quebec, Benoit Sanscartier was stung by a scorpion hidden in a Costco banana bunch he bought in Boisbriand. Described as extremely painful, the incident prompted a hospital visit and a call to Costco, revealing no customer protocol for such situations. Originating from Guatemala, the
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Scorpion concealed in Costco bananas stings man
2024-04-08 00:00
In Laval, Quebec, Benoit Sanscartier was stung by a scorpion hidden in a Costco banana bunch he bought in Boisbriand. Described as extremely painful, the incident prompted a hospital visit and a call to Costco, revealing no customer protocol for such situations. Originating from Guatemala, the
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Eurobanana takes another step towards recovery
2024-04-05 00:00
Yesterday, Thursday, Europlátano organised an event to present the sowing of a farm affected by the Tajogaite volcano, which was presided over by Fernando Clavijo, president of the Canary Islands, as well as a visit to the recovery works of several farms covered by the volcano.
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"In the Middle East, ripeners who work for supermarkets are told a day of ripening is enough"
2024-04-02 00:00
Why should banana prices actually be higher in stores? Why will it be years before other African countries will take Central and South America by storm in exports? Why is there no TR4-resistant variety yet? And why are reefer ships suddenly in demand again? Frits Popma answers all these
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Container ships are queuing off the coast of Panama, the northwest of South America is experiencing volatile weather, plant diseases are a constant threat to growers, and global inflation affects every link in the chain, right down to consumers. Yet, bananas continue coming to Europe and do well
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Difficulties of the French banana sector
2024-03-28 00:00
"The Union of Guadeloupe and Martinique Banana Producers (UGPBAN) took part in the 60th edition of the International Agricultural Show in Paris under the theme: 'French bananas on the front line again'. The goal was to draw attention to the difficulties that the French banana sector has been
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For a logistics services provider at a port specializing in bananas, this fruit, with its non-seasonal nature, offers the benefit of a constant flow. However, this commodity's downside is its fierce price competition. "And so logistics profits are under constant pressure," begins Fresh
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Food waste action plans developed for horticulture industry
2024-03-27 08:00
End Food Waste Australia with the Australian Bananas Growers’ Council, Melons Australia, and the horticulture industry have released a new, nationwide plan to help halve Australia’s food waste by 2030.
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Mandarins overtake bananas, but what about apples?
2024-03-27 00:00
EastFruit analysts have observed a notable shift in Ukrainian consumer preferences during the winter season, with a marked increase in the popularity of mandarins. In the 2023/24 winter, mandarin consumption from November to February surpassed that of bananas, which have traditionally dominated
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Trader Joe’s puts banana price up by 21 per cent
2024-03-26 17:00
For more than two decades, US supermarket chain Trader Joe’s has sold individual bananas for just 19 cents each.
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Mandarins overtake bananas, but what about apples? Ukraine’s top 5 favorite winter fruits
2024-03-26 00:00
EastFruitanalysts have observed a notable shift in Ukrainian consumer preferences during the winter season, with a marked increase in the popularity of mandarins. In the 2023/24 winter, mandarin consumption from November to February surpassed that of bananas, which have traditionally dominated
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Bananas from Ecuador at £0.44: 24% drop from last week
2024-03-26 00:00
This series gives the average wholesale prices of bananas by country of origin. The prices are national averages of the most usual prices charged for bananas at wholesale markets in Birmingham and London. This publication is updated weekly. The current average week prices of bananas were at
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Commerce Minister Jam Kamal has suggested a complete ban on exporting onion, banana, and other goods to steady their prices in Pakistan. He said this during a Price Control Coordination Committee meeting chaired by Interior Minister Syed Mohsin Naqvi earlier this week. The committee, led by the
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