Banana
Could eating bananas be a good way to lose weight?
2023-10-13 00:00
Consuming bananas is good for weight loss. In fact, some claim that the banana is one of the most economically viable superfoods which is available in the market. It is easily accessible and rich in nutrients. Eating bananas can lead to several health benefits, as it is a rich source of several
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Chiquita goes pink for breast cancer awareness
2023-10-12 17:00
For the seventh year in a row, Chiquita is giving its Blue Sticker a makeover in honour of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
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Dole premium bananas for Trio Desenzano athletes
2023-10-12 00:00
On the weekend of 14 and 15 October, the third edition of Trio Desenzano, one of the most important triathlon races in Europe, is scheduled in Desenzano del Garda (BS). Dole Italia, leader in the production and distribution of premium quality fresh fruit, renews as partner
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Pink banana stickers to help raise the profile of breast cancer
2023-10-12 00:00
For the seventh year in a row, Chiquita is giving its Blue Sticker a makeover in honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The new Pink Sticker, made to match the Pink Ribbon, an international symbol for breast cancer awareness, will adorn 200 million of Chiquita’s tasty yellow bananas
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Lurking inside the crops of banana-producing-areas in east and central Africa is a disease called Banana Xanthomonas Wilt (BXW)—and new modeling by researchers from the Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT has shown that if left uncontrolled, this bacterial disease could cause a 55%
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New Genomic Techniques for the future of French bananas?
2023-10-12 00:00
Pierre Monteux, general manager of UGPBAN, was present at the Solveg booth at Fruit Attraction and agreed to talk about the situation facing the French banana sector. Under heavy pressure from cercosporiosis, responsible for a drop in yields, the bananas of Guadeloupe and Martinique could find
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Colombian banana growers agree to increase wages
2023-10-11 18:00
Ecuador sets out stall as sustainable banana supplier
2023-10-11 16:00
The Ecuadorean Banana Cluster gathered at last week’s Fruit Attraction in Madrid to highlight the country’s credentials as an ethical supplier and reiterate calls for European retailers to take a more proactive stance on the application of shared responsibility within the banana supply chain.
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Climate and sustainability to take centre stage at Banana Time 2023
2023-10-11 12:00
Climate change and sustainability will be key topics at the Banana Time convention in Ecuador, as producers grapple with the huge challenge of El Niño.
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Spreading the Fairtrade word on bananas
2023-10-11 00:00
Equifruit, a North American shipper of Fairtrade-certified bananas, is thrilled to participate in the IFPA Global Produce & Floral Show October 19 - October 21 in Anaheim, California. The company is excited to share its Global Fairtrade Banana Domination mission and engage with like-minded
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Colombian banana producer and exporter developing plantain and snack market in Europe
2023-10-11 00:00
The Colombian banana producer and exporter, Unibán, has great growth plans, despite already exporting 800 reefer containers per month. It aims to further develop the rapidly developing banana and plantains snack market in Europe as well as grow the fresh produce import sector in Colombia. “We
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An impactful headline of conferences is slated for the 20th International Convention Banana Time 2023 taking place at the Hilton Colón Hotel in Guayaquil, Ecuador from October 24 to 27, 2023. The Association of Ecuadorian Banana Exporters (AEBE) notes particular emphasis on issues of climate
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Bananas from Colombia at £0.95: steady compared to last week
2023-10-11 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.
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QFVG’s Grow Your Field funds ag-tech
2023-10-10 04:00
Streamlining on-farm compliance, an innovative ag-tech solution for Australia’s pineapple industry, and drone technology solutions in organic bananas are just some of the projects that have just been funded under the Queensland horticulture industry’s ‘Grow Your Field’ seed funding
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QFVG’s Grow Your Field funds ag-tech
2023-10-10 04:00
Streamlining on-farm compliance, an innovative ag-tech solution for Australia’s pineapple industry, and drone technology solutions in organic bananas are just some of the projects that have just been funded under the Queensland horticulture industry’s ‘Grow Your Field’ seed funding
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Aldi, Fairtrade weeks with bananas start again
2023-10-10 00:00
ALDI Italia, part of the ALDI SÜD Group, the multinational reference reality of the large-scale retail trade, renews for the third consecutive year its participation in the 'Fairtrade Weeks', an initiative promoted by Fairtrade Italia, dedicated to the promotion of products
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Aldi, Fairtrade weeks with bananas start again
2023-10-10 00:00
ALDI Italia, part of the ALDI SÜD Group, the multinational reference reality of the large-scale retail trade, renews for the third consecutive year its participation in the 'Fairtrade Weeks', an initiative promoted by Fairtrade Italia, dedicated to the promotion of products
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EU rejects fewer Dominican products, but concerns remain
2023-10-10 00:00
The European Union maintains stringent standards for accepting foreign-grown products into its market. This includes products from the Dominican Republic, a major exporter of organic bananas to Europe. While the frequency of physical controls on Dominican green beans was reduced from 50% to 30%
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EU rejects fewer Dominican products, but concerns remain
2023-10-10 00:00
The European Union maintains stringent standards for accepting foreign-grown products into its market. This includes products from the Dominican Republic, a major exporter of organic bananas to Europe. While the frequency of physical controls on Dominican green beans was reduced from 50% to 30%
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Esselunga puts fruit and vegetables in the tricolour trolley
2023-10-09 00:00
It does not bring comfort, but confirms the concerns I have expressed in a recent italic (read more here), Esselunga's decision to include the 400g mixed salad in a 400g bag from its Smart line in the tricolour basket, alongside the entry-level bananas at 0.98
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