All Costa Rica articles
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FeaturesDel Monte’s pineapple pathway
Ahead of Fruitnet Tropicals Congress in Antwerp, Thierry Montange highlights the pineapple innovations that are driving growth in the segment – particularly when it comes to the luxury side of the category
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NewsBanaclima to boost agricultural management in Costa Rican banana sector
Corbana makes its weather monitoring tool available to growers
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NewsBanana workers face ‘worsening crisis’, says new report
ITUC’s latest Global Rights Index suggests worker rights have been diminished in various parts of the world
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NewsOne Banana launches regenerative agriculture pilot
The initiative, in partnership with WWF and Earth University, aims to “lay the groundwork for healthier soils, more resilient ecosystems and a more sustainable global food system”
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NewsBanana growers unite against gender-based violence
Inter-institutional campaign announced at the the Fifth International Fair Trade Banana Forum
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NewsCorbana says impact of Trump tariff will be minimal
Corporation said exports will fall this year due to climate effects rather than tariffs
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NewsClimate change will decimate banana production in Latin America and Caribbean, says report
Christian Aid report suggests almost two-thirds of areas’ banana regions will no longer be able to support the fruit’s production
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NewsCosta Rica mulls cost of potential US tariffs
Agricultural products like pineapples, bananas and coffee in the firing line
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NewsLatAm countries mull impact of Trump tariffs
As one of the region’s biggest exports to the US, fruit is in the direct line of fire
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NewsBattaglio forms JV with Costa Rican pineapple grower
Company’s latest investment puts it on path to further growth as Southern Hemisphere supply base continues to expand
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NewsAdventurous tastes help tropicals shine
Tropical fruit is enjoying promising UK sales growth as new shoppers buy into the category and suppliers focus on resilience amid climatic and logistical challenges
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NewsCorbana research centre receives ISO 50001 certification
Certificate marks latest milestone in corporation’s ongoing sustainability drive
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NewsCosta Rica’s orange crop recovers from El Niño
However, production in the country remains under pressure from citrus greening, which is now said to be endemic
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NewsCMA CGM to link Central America ports with Asia
New West Coast service out of Mexico set to offer region’s exporters closer connection to services across Pacific
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CommentComment: A pivotal moment for the banana industry
Business urgently needs fair prices, mutual transparency, and a shift away from over-certification, says Banana Link’s international coordinator
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NewsDel Monte to bring Rubyglow pineapple to Europe
The pineapple will be introduced to Europe in 2025 having been launched in China and North America this year
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NewsMultinationals deny allegations of improper chemical use in Costa Rica
Dole and Chiquita both quoted in report about country’s banana and pineapple industry, published this week by The Guardian
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NewsDel Monte recognised for sustainability
Fresh produce giant is named as a 2024 Seal Business Sustainability Award winner for its efforts to promote sustainability in emerging economies
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NewsIran’s Zarrin explores options for Latin American bananas
Following a tour of Latin American producers, Alireza Emami, CEO of Iranian trader Zarrin Group, sees strong potential for Costa Rican bananas in the Middle East market
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NewsKaufland defends low banana prices
Retailer responds to criticism from Latin American industry groups and argues sales price does not always reflect the amount paid to suppliers