Banana news archive – Page 141
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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
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Banana dispute settlement in sight
A possible end to the long-running banana war could be imminent following a significant concessionary proposal put forward by six Latin American countries
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Banana dispute threatens to derail Doha
There is no immediate sign of a resolution in the long-running WTO banana dispute
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Ecuador pushes for banana deal
Ecuador is pushing the EU to honour a newly brokered EU-Latin American banana trade deal, despite the collapse of the WTO Doha trade talks
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Atlanta purchase approved by watchdog
EU antitrust watchdog, the European Commission, yesterday approved the acquisition of German fruit and vegetable importer and wholesaler Atlanta by De Weide Blik NV, of Belgium.
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ArticleCosta Rica to join EU banana tariff battle
Following Ecuador's announcement that they may pursue legal action after the collapse of the banana tariff agreement, Costa Rica is preparing to join the battle
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ArticleFeeling the squeeze
Despite having made it into the mainstream in recent years, there is mounting concern that mangoes could swiftly become a casualty of the credit crunch. But with new, improved varieties coming onto the market and the fruit’s appeal still spreading, insiders are cautiously optimistic they can weather the economic downturn. Laura Gould reports.
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ArticleUGPBAN waits on Fruidor
Although a deal has been struck between UGPBAN and Fruidor, it is the competition commission that will have the final say
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ArticleAll eyes on Costa Rican bananas
Costa Rican suppliers are looking forward to boosting European trade links if and when a new banana import deal is agreed
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ArticleEcuador urges banana talks resumption
Head negotiator Mentor Villagomez says negotiations regarding the EU's banana import tariff could resume as soon as October
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Chiquita posts strong second quarter results
Chiquita Brands International has reported net sales of $1 billion (£504 million) for the second quarter of 2008, up six per cent year on year.
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ArticleEU to accept WTO banana proposals
Dispute over legality of EU banana imports from ACP countries could end as EU prepares to lower tariffs on Latin American bananas
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ArticleLatin Americans agree EU banana deal
Reports suggest trade negotiators have achieved crucial breakthrough which may lead to resolution in banana dispute
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ArticleWTO banana talks in danger of collapse
ACP nations are refusing to accept the latest trade proposal brokered by EU and Latin American officials concerning banana imports into Europe
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WTO talks failure splits banana deal
A new EU banana import regime and an end to the long-running dispute between Latin American exporters and the European trading bloc was more elusive than ever after the Doha round of WTO trade talks failed this week.
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Kirikou fronts French banana campiagn
Compagnie Fruitière has chosen a little cartoon character not only to front a new banana brand launching this month but also to reflect its core values as a company
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ArticleBanana wars set for peace deal
European and Latin American negotiators are close to a deal that could see the end of long-running banana disputes, it has been reported.