Banana news archive – Page 113
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European Parliament agrees banana deal
The European Parliament has agreed to approve a reduction in the import entry tariff for Latin American bananas over the next eight years, although it has asked for Canaries producers to receive compensation.
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ArticlePhilippine bananas set for US$1bn
Philippine banana exporters have turned their eye to markets other than Iran as the value of the industry steadily rises
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ArticleJFC owner ‘in talks’ over Venezuela move
Russian company’s owner reportedly in talks to set up banana production joint venture in Venezuela
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ArticleEU committee approves tariff deal
European Parliament trade committee gives stamp of approval to banana tariff reduction, but calls for help for EU growers
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ArticleColombia looks to bounce back
Colombia’s banana sector is hoping that this year will feature a recovery in its fortunes after a difficult, weather-affected 2010, while it is also aiming to consolidate exports to the EU.
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ArticleEcuador ‘needs new tariff deal with EU’
Exporters urge country’s president to restart talks with EU to gain lower banana import tariff
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ArticleCosta Rica closer to PGI status
The country’s banana sector has cleared the first hurdle on its way to marketing the fruit under a country of origin label
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Winning IT Link for Winfresh
Anglia Business Solutions has deployed its award-winning Microsoft Dynamics NAV based LINKFresh® business management suite at banana importer Winfresh UK.
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ArticleCanaries growers look to new markets
Islands’ banana sector keen to explore new markets, as returns in Spain decrease
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ArticleColombia’s growers aim to bounce back
After a troubled, weather-hit 2010, the country is aiming for a recovery in banana production volumes this year
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ArticleUGPBAN targets children
UGPBAN has launched a new contest on its site, with youngsters the key target audience
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ArticleCosta Rica banana production 'to rise’
National Banana Corporation predicts modest increase in volumes for 2011
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Fruit looks to catch the eye in month of healthy eating
Catching the eye of the customer after the holiday has to be foremost in every section manager’s thoughts, particularly
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ArticleDel Monte to make Portsmouth call
The first shipment of Del Monte bananas, pineapples and melons will arrive at the UK port this weekend
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ArticleAustralian bananas left to rot
Some banana growers in Australia’s Far North are leaving fruit to rot as poor prices have made picking and packing the commodity unfeasible
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ArticleDole launches new-look Japanese banana diet
Multinational fruit marketer Dole has unveiled its own version of the celebrated Japanese Morning Banana Diet for US consumers
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ArticleCosta Rica predicts banana increase
Costa Rica’s banana sector is forecasting a slight increase in overall volumes for its 2011 campaign to an estimated 105 million boxes, which it believes should mark a modest recovery from last year’s rain-affected season.
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ArticleA year to remember
With Christmas almost upon us, it’s time to ruminate on what’s been another extraordinary year for the industry. And so we give you the inaugural FPJ End of Year Awards, where we doff our collective caps to the weird and wonderful events that have caught our eyes this year, and hand out a few gongs of our own. Disagree with our selection? Let us know who you would have voted for
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ArticleThe death of the label?
In light of the news that sticky labels could be ousted in favour of “tattooed” information on fruit and vegetables, Elizabeth O’Keefe asks what’s next for labelling and whether the industry is delivering what consumers really want and need
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ArticleTurning the tide: UK ports defy tough commercial times
It’s no secret that the recession has hit the seafreight industry hard and the knock-on effect for British ports cannot be ignored. However, there are still a multitude of high quality options for bringing produce into the UK. Alex Lawson looks at the state of play dockside