Tag "banán"

Bananas are in danger: diseases and climatic changes threaten one of the world’s most popular fruits

Global warming and weather extremes are seriously affecting banana cultivation, which is one of the dominant agricultural sectors in tropical regions. However, in addition to the weather challenges, another, at...

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The price of bananas, chocolate and alcohol may increase due to shortages and strikes

A strike by coastal workers at Eastern and Gulf ports on Tuesday could cause major disruptions to the supply of popular products, causing major concern in the trade sector. Businesses...

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(HU) Komoly változások jöhetnek a boltok polcain a klímaváltozás miatt

The consequences of climate change are increasingly serious in the Carpathian Basin, where plant species that were previously well adapted to local conditions may disappear, but the climate is no...

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The destructive banana disease threatens again: the elimination of monocultures may be the key to the solution

Global banana production was once again in serious danger, as the fusarium wilt, which had already caused significant damage in the 1950s and 1960s, reared its head again. Scientists warn...

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Lidl talked about is sustainability efforts at Fruit Logistica

The Fruit Logistica conference in Berlin provided an important forum for trading companies to present their sustainability measures and commitment to fair trade. Lidl representatives Hannes Langhorst and Vishal Gajjar...

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Banana cultivation faces global challenges

The World Banana Forum (WBF), the global forum of the United Nations (UN) dealing with banana production and sales, met in Rome this week. The purpose of the forum was...

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The UN FAO urges more cooperation in the banana sector

The participants of the Fourth Banana World Forum will discuss the main challenges, such as climate change, the costs of fertilizers and transportation, and the TR4 disease. The fourth global...

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Bananas and cocaine: the interesting connection between drug trade and fruit prices

The price of the banana seems resistant to inflation, especially when compared to other fruits. However, beneath this seemingly stable price, there are signs pointing to the possible involvement of...

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There is also a problem with bananas

If African banana-producing countries do not act in time against a seriously threatening plant disease, it can have serious consequences. A disease called Banana Xanthomonas Wilt (BXW) threatens banana production...

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Free takeaway bananas in the declining west

Bananas that can be taken away for free are considered natural at the German Rewe supermarket chain....

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Thousand-fingered banana – Video of the day

The banana called thousand fingers comes from Southeast Asia and is grown in Florida in the United States. Their fruit only grows to 3-4 cm, but they taste like their...

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Dissecting a banana – Video of the day

The most bizarre food movie we’ve ever seen. Spoiler: the banana was a victim of murder earlier (because we can’t imagine he was still alive when they started!...

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Ecuadorian banana exports decrease as a result of Russia-Ukraine war

The war between Russia and Ukraine has put extra pressure on already strained global logistics with a lack of containers and high input prices being amongst some of the factors...

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Scenes from the life of bananas – Video of the day

Creative, witty, fun – the protagonist is the banana!...

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Could dried banana peel may become the new fuel of the future?!

With the help of a special technology, scientists have come one step closer to carbon neutrality. As the European objective is to achieve total carbon neutrality by 2050, researchers are...

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(HU) Nem unja még a banánt? – A nap videója

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Fyffes opens new €25 million banana ripening center

Fyffes has opened a new EUR 25 million (US$ 26.67 million) banana ripening and distribution center in Balbriggan, just to the north of Dublin, Ireland. According to a statement, when...

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A banana grown in Ethiopia could be the new superfood

Scientists say that the enset, a banana grown in Ethiopia, could be the new superfood and could provide a life-saving response to climate change, BBC News reported. According to a...

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More than half a tonne of cocaine was hidden in the banana consignment

More than half a tonne of cocaine was found in a consignment of bananas destined for the food chain in Montenegro, the drug was seized by police, Montenegrin Public Service...

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Lidl Campaigns For Living Wages In Banana-Producing Countries

Lidl is campaigning for living wages in banana-producing countries as part of its commitment to ensure more sustainable standards and fair trade in global supply chains. As early as 2006,...

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M&S Introduces 25p Banana Bundles To Reduce Food Waste

UK retailer Marks & Spencer has introduced a new banana waste reduction scheme across all stores across England. The scheme allows customers to take home a cardboard bag of extra ripe bananas...

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Banana is the most popular fruit

Banana is the most popular fruit in the world – origo wrote. The coronavirus, has affected the food industry, including banana-growing regions. According to KSH data, the annual per capita...

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Belgian Delhaize stores sell carbon-neutral bananas

Belgian retailer Delhaize has introduced ‘100-percent carbon neutral’ bananas to its product selection. The retailer said that due to reduction and compensation measures along the supply chain, from planting to delivery,...

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FAO: Empowering farmers through innovation is key for sustainable development

It is fundamental to support smallholder and family farmers by enhancing their access to innovation for sustainable food systems and to foster sustainable development, FAO Director-General Qu Dongyu said today....

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Plus Introduces Climate-Neutral, Traceable Bananas

Dutch retailer Plus has announced that it has introduced fully traceable, climate-neutral bananas. The retailer partnered with supplier Fyffes and technology company, SIM to implement blockchain mapping on its banana...

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Penny To Introduce Traceable Pineapples And Organic Bananas

German discounter Penny has announced that it is to add QR codes to pineapples and organic bananas to provide additional supply chain information to shoppers. The QR codes will lead...

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Fungal infections can kill Colombian bananas

Slowly, humanity seems reach an important juncture: either it is cultivating and consuming a new type of genetically modified banana, or it is giving up banana permanently – Index wrote....

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(HU) Peruból érkezik az ALDI bio banánja

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Lidl Germany Expands Its Banana Assortment

German discounter Lidl has expanded its banana assortment with the addition of three new varieties, two of which are Fairtrade-certified. From summer 2019, customers can buy these new varieties in...

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Plus To Use Blockchain To Trace Banana Supply Chain

Dutch retailer Plus has announced that it will use blockchain technology to offer consumers information about its banana supply chain. The project will be implemented by technology partner, Supply Chain...

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