Banana news archive – Page 135
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ArticleSaudi Arabia eyes up Philippines
The oil-rich Gulf country has revealed its intention to develop fruit plantations in the Philippines
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Ecuador seeks ‘better deal’ from EU
Negotiators from Ecuador are reportedly insistent that the EU complies with the terms of last year’s agreement to lower its banana tariff
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Chiquita unveils 2008 results
Chiquita Brands International Inc today released its financial and operating results for the fourth quarter in 2008 and the full-year conclusion, revealing a net sales increase but a loss from continuing operations.
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Supply chain squeeze
The squeeze on supermarket suppliers started to win greater attention this week as the national press picked up on the plight of supply chain operators.
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ArticleEcuador views tariff change favourably
Ecuador’s banana sector appears to be looking favourably on the proposal from the EU to gradually reduce its entry tariff for the tropical fruit from €176 (£156) a tonne to €114.
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Huge strikes hit banana supplies
Long-running strikes in Guadeloupe and Martinique have finally started to affect UGPBAN’s activities
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Banana prices jump amid flooding
Western Australian banana prices have soared by up to A$3 per kg on January prices as suppliers struggle to move fruit
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ArticleCosta Rica ‘rejects’ EU offer
Export official calls EU banana tariff proposal “insufficient”, although Costa Rica has yet to deliver a formal response
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ArticleCosta Rica overcoming tough 2008
Climate change and flooding conspired to make life tough for banana producers in Costa Rica last year.
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ArticleEcuador to analyse EU banana proposal
South American nation set to study new offer from EU to end banana tariff dispute with leading members of banana sector
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ArticleEC ‘makes new tariff offer’ to exporters
In a bid to resolve the long-running dispute over Europe’s banana import tariff, the EC has reportedly tabled a fresh offer to Latin America
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ArticleDole to reduce carbon emissions
Multinational seeks to become carbon neutral for all banana supplies from Costa Rica and to cut emissions across supply network
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UGPBAN unveils new logo
With the unveiling of a new logo and strategy, the banana group has put the ghost of Hurricane Dean firmly behind it
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ArticleDel Monte signs deal with Rise n’ Shine
Fresh Del Monte Produce has signed a long-term banana production and purchase agreement with India’s Rise n’ Shine Biotech
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Reiterating links vital for France
Recently, Bernard Piton, president of the fresh produce wholesalers’ union in France, had the opportunity to air his
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Health messages work like magic
Everyone knows the saying “an apple a day” - probably the first and best commendation regarding the health-giving
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ArticleProduce to win for Fairtrade
Specialist research company Organic Monitor is forecasting that Fairtrade fresh produce is likely to make the biggest gains of any Fairtrade category this year.
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ArticleLatin American banana deal in the pipeline
Costa Rican officials are anticipating that a new EU banana deal will be in place by February
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ArticlePhilippine banana expansion defies recession
Philippine banana plantations are expanding despite economies worldwide shrinking, thanks largely to Iran and Russia
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EMR makes plea for R&D funding
East Malling Research (EMR) has called on the government to invest in research to help tackle concerns over food security.