Banana news archive – Page 137
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ArticleShake-up in banana import ranking
Russia and the European Union have overtaken the US to become the largest banana importers during the first six months of 2008
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ArticleEU banana deal close but doubts remain
Five years and €7 per tonne may be all that stands between ACP and Latin American countries and an end to the EU banana wars
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ArticleEU appeals WTO banana ruling
The European Union will appeal a WTO ruling against its banana import system
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WTO banana ruling sparks EU appeal
The European Commission has filed an appeal at the World Trade Organisation (WTO) against a ruling stating banana import tariffs into the EU discriminated against Latin American countries.
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ACP nations vow to fight for EU tariff
A two-day meeting between Africa, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) countries has ended with the trading bloc vowing to fight further attempts from Latin American growers to cut EU import tariffs on their bananas
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ArticleChiquita broadens its outlook
Chiquita is looking to spread its risk and increase the proportion of its sales that are accounted for by higher margin products and markets.
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ArticleOrganic bananas set sail from Peru
A new organic banana producing sector is establishing a name for itself in the South American country’s northern region
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New Panama disease strain spreads
A new strain of the banana disease that almost wiped out the industry last century is spreading
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ArticleNew Panama disease strain spreads
A new strain of the banana disease that almost wiped out the industry last century is spreading
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Yaoundé hosts meeting of banana exporters
Banana exporting countries have come together in the Cameroon capital in order to devise a way to defend their interests against Latin American exporters
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ArticleDole considers Angolan investment
Dole Food Co. is interested in investing in the Angolan banana industry
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ArticlePhilippines posts production growth
"Unmatched" government investment in agriculture is paying off in the Philippines, where official figures show production is steadily rising
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ArticleJP Fresh basks in Andy's golden glow
JP Fresh is already busy updating its lorries to highlight the achievement of British Olympic gold medallist rower, Andy Hodge.
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ArticleChiquita Brands called for questioning
Managers from Chiquita and its Colombian partners are to appear before a Colombian prosecution over deals made with a local paramilitary group
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ArticleWeather dents Costa Rican banana trade
Banana exports are expected to fall short of the mark in 2008, following an 11.6 per cent drop in first-half volumes
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Chiquita completes Atlanta sale
Chiquita Brands International, Inc. has completed the sale of its wholly-owned German distribution business, Atlanta AG to Univeg Fruit and Vegetables BV for net proceeds of approximately €65 million (£51.3m).
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ArticleDominican bananas unaffected by storm
The weather system that hit the Dominican Republic on Sunday (17 August) has had "no meaningful impact" on banana production
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ArticleCosta Rica-China FTA on the table
A potential free trade deal could benefit exports of Costa Rican bananas and coffee to the Chinese mainland
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ArticleArgentina unveils tropical fruit venture
As part of a new regional development programme, some 18,000ha will be planted with tropical fruit in the north-east of the country