Banana news archive – Page 130
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CMR acquires banana marketer
Barcelona-based CMR Group has announced the acquisition of Canary Islands-based banana marketer Tomás Valentín Pastor
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ArticleTurning the tide
This time last year, Liverpool Produce Terminal was a glint in the exporter’s eye - a quayside facility at the north-west city’s port due to revolutionise the way fresh produce is imported into the UK. There have certainly been some pretty major issues to overcome along the way - but 12 months later, with the brand-new facility ready to roll, interest in the project remains incredibly high. Laura Gould went along to find out more.
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ArticleCosta Rica backs Ecuador banana battle
Following the South American country's fresh complaint to the World Trade Organisation, Costa Rica has offered its support
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Ecuador may ‘take reprisals’ against EU
Ecuadorian minister says economic reprisals may be considered as a means of pressuring the EU to reduce its banana tariff
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ArticleEcuador calls for action over EU tariff
Ecuador has lodged a fresh complaint with the WTO over the EU’s ‘failure to comply’ with a ruling over its banana tariff system
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Jamaica gets diversification boost
Jamaica’s Rural Agricultural Development Authority and the European Union signed contracts authorising 11 small grants totalling J$11 million (£92,440) to help former workers in Jamaica’s banana industry diversify into new businesses.
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ArticleFairtrade Fortnight returns
Fairtrade Fortnight is to return under the slogan ‘Make It Happen. Choose Fairtrade’ as the Fairtrade Foundation urges businesses make a push in improving supplier equilibrium in 2009.
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ArticleCanary Islands drive product origin
With a number of Spanish consumers still buying Central American bananas, the Canary Islands pulled out all the stops to raise awareness about the fruit’s country of origin, according to Laura Agullo of agr! agro
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ArticlePhilippines overturns aerial spray ban
The Philippines’ long-running controversy over aerial spraying has turned in favour of banana farmers
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ArticlePhilippine farm exports rise
The Philippines’ 2008 farm export numbers have risen significantly, with bananas the big earner
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ArticlePanama hit by banana 'export slump'
Panama has been hit a slump in banana exports in the year following Chiquita’s departure from the Central American nation
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Fyffes seeking higher prices
Fyffes said on Wednesday it is looking for higher prices across all markets.
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Can industry stand up to strain?
The dawn of the new year has inevitably brought its usual rash of predictions, which have probably been more closely studied
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ArticleBananas "recession resistant" says Chiquita
Group CEO Fernando Aguirre has called bananas "great value" during difficult economic times across the globe
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ArticleWeichert launches banana cartel appeal
The group has called on the European Court of First instance to annul the €14.7m fine imposed on it in October
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Total Produce Norwich outlet "highly likely" to close
Total Produce is in consultation with all 40 members of staff at its Norwich branch with a view to closing it at month-end.
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Banana declared immune from recession
Global food giant Chiquita Brands International has declared the banana “recession resistant” after analysing its 2008 results.
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Philippines poised to boost banana exports
The Philippines is hoping a pending trade deal with Japan will boost its farmers’ banana exports
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ArticleThe freshinfo year - July
The Co-op makes a move on Somerfield... Asda berry promo blasted... Veg growers take desperate measures... Portuguese firm snaps up Vitacress... What else made your July top 10?
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French embark on banana plan
The banana sector in the French West Indies has launched an ambitious project to develop disease-resistant bananas as part of a wider six-year sustainable banana plan.