Banana news archive – Page 117
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ArticleDispute 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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ArticleChiquita 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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ArticleEC 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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ArticleAPEB 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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ArticleChiquita launches ChiquiSafe container
Fresh produce giant rolls out specialised container aimed at preserving bananas in school bags or lunch boxes
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ArticleBanana 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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ArticleLamy 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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ArticleEU 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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ArticleBanana 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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ArticleOlympic 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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ArticleSt 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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ArticleColombian 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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ArticlePhilippines 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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ArticleEU 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
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ArticleDetails hold up EU banana deal
Latin American banana exporters and the EU are on the verge of agreeing a new banana deal, with a few hurdles still to overcome
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Canary Islands up UK ambition
Canary Islands banana producers are keen to take advantage of their industry’s environmental credentials as they seek to send product to the UK once more.