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"The recovery continues, and the future is looking bright for Dominican bananas"
20 Nov 2025 13:54 GMT
… in conventional and organic bananas, exports mainly to the … are concerned, conventional bananas currently cost 11.5 … adjustments in certifications such as Fairtrade." © Caribio Caribio … logistical costs and declining banana consumption in some markets, …
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Fairtrade banana leader Jennie Coleman recognized among Canada's Most Powerful Women
01 Nov 2025 23:33 GMT
… s market leader in Fairtrade-certified bananas, was named one … from purpose.”
With the Fairtrade banana company appearing on The … commitment to a fairer banana industry.
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Building Dreams project improves housing for banana farmers
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More than 300 banana-farming families in Colombia … families and the wider banana sector. He added that … The programme also involved Fairtrade partner corporations such as Corporagros … development in Colombia's banana-producing regions. © FyffesFor more …
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Why Are Bananas So Cheap?
03 Nov 2025 21:28 GMT
… Equifruit, which imports and supplies Fairtrade bananas to stores. “Retailers are worried … bananas, even if they’re doing it through responsible procurement on Fairtrade … for our bananas.”
So what should bananas cost?
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Fairtrade banana importer listed on Canada’s Top Growing Companies list again
29 Sep 2025 12:17 GMT
… impact for banana farmers. Every Equifruit Fairtrade banana sold means … to consumer demand for Fairtrade bananas in North America. In … years in Canada, organic Fairtrade banana volumes have grown by … wellness product is its Fairtrade banana – a fruit that …
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Banana growers need to be paid a fair price to keep businesses viable
22 Oct 2025 14:57 GMT
… , Fairtrade International announced an increase in the minimum prices of bananas, driven … Silvia Campos, Senior Advisor, Bananas, at Fairtrade International. Climate and changing weather … could shift away from Fairtrade to conventional bananas as a result of …
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Over 40 brands and retailers unite to champion Fairtrade sourcing to boost impact for overseas farmers and workers
15 Oct 2025 15:37 GMT
… an increase in Fairtrade sales of everyday essentials like bananas, cocoa, coffee … 100 percent committed to sourcing Fairtrade ingredients and products.
“Communities … collectively generated £28 million in Fairtrade Premiums, funding vital projects such …
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Fairtrade, banana sector speak up about gender-based violence
31 Aug 2025 05:10 GMT
… the Fifth Edition of the Fairtrade Banana Forum in May and online … . Their commitment reaffirms the banana sector’s goal to support … .
Women working in the banana sector are often subject to … and gender-based violence.
Fairtrade plays a crucial role in …
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"Bananas are still cheap, but production costs are increasingly higher"
10 Oct 2025 13:49 GMT
… Workers (CLAC-Fairtrade). © Diana Sajami | FreshPlaza.com "Bananas are still cheap … and traders involved in Fairtrade products. For bananas, these prices act as … Latin American bananas." For more information:
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"If the economy doesn't improve, many farms won't be able to sustain themselves by exporting bananas"
09 Oct 2025 16:12 GMT
… a family dedicated to banana farming in Turbo, Antioquia … impacted the demand for Colombian bananas. © CI Agrogaira The … emphasized the importance of Fairtrade in enhancing working conditions … logistical issues, "Colombian bananas have potential, but they …