Banana news archive – Page 108
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The freshinfo year - October
Wal-Mart buys International Produce... Rain in Spain... Asda banana row... Satsuma shortage... What else made the news in October?
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EU probes Chiquita over competition concerns
Chiquita Brands International Inc has announced it has received a notice from the European Commission regarding an investigation into possible violations of competition law in the banana industry.
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Dispute end could benefit Australia
The Australian trade minister believes the end of the ‘banana wars’ dispute could pave the way for increased Australian exports of tropical products
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Chiquita handed notice in EC banana probe
Company issued a Statement of Objections by the European Commission over alleged banana activities in southern Europe
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EC confirms new banana cartel charges
Commission accuses unnamed importers based in southern Europe of having broken antitrust rules
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Supermarkets get set for seasonal extravaganza
The produce aisles are already buzzing in the build-up to Christmas with just one more weekend to go. Seasonal lines such as
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APEB vows to fight banana deal
European banana association says it will resist ‘damaging’ deal and also questions support to EU producers
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Chiquita launches ChiquiSafe container
Fresh produce giant rolls out specialised container aimed at preserving bananas in school bags or lunch boxes
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Banana deal to be 'signed on Tuesday'
Reports claim that the European Union has brought to an end the long-running 'banana wars' saga with Latin American exporters
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Lamy welcomes EU banana agreement
WTO director general applauds the efforts of all parties in bringing to an end the long-running banana trade dispute
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EU supports Port of Abidjan upgrade
Thanks to the support of the EU, new cold chambers have been constructed at the Port of Abidjan in Côte d’Ivoire
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Banana dispute draws to close
The 16-year trade row between the EU and Latin American countries over bananas has finally ended, to the satisfaction of many of the parties involved and the dismay of others.
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Olympic Food Vision snubs Spitalfields
The London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games’ Food Vision report issued this week has ignored New Spitalfields Market, which hosts 140 suppliers of fresh produce at sprinting distance from the main Olympic Park.
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St Petersburg added to banana route
The Russian port will be added to Maersk Line's Ecuador Banana Express service from January 2010 onwards
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Colombian move for Maersk Line
Group becomes first container carrier to make regular call at Turbo, adding the banana exporting port to its Expreso service
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WNS wins Chiquita contract
WNS (Holdings) Limited has announced it has been awarded a multi-year contract with Chiquita Brands International to deliver finance and accounting services.
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Banana sales hold firm through recession
Report issued by the United Nations FAO has suggested that demand for bananas has remained steady across the world
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Philippines to launch Fairtrade bananas
Two Philippine companies have been working with local growers to gain accreditation for the country’s first Fairtrade bananas
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Madderson reflects on shipping career
Brian Madderson retired as managing director of Port of Dover shipping specialist George Hammond at the end of October. On November 1, he launched himself into a consultancy role for the firm and a brand-new position as chairman of the UK Independent Petrol Retailers’ Association. He spoke to Laura Gould about his 20 years in the business
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EU banana trade deal 'imminent'
With a draft agreement in place after a fortnight of talks in Brussels, officials will now look to the US for final approval