Banana news archive – Page 141
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ArticleWTO makes fresh banana ruling
The European Union was hit by a second ruling against its banana import regime yesterday when the World Trade Organisation backed a complaint brought by the US.
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ArticleClimate challenges for Costa Rica
The Costa Rican banana industry is getting serious about combating climate change following yet another very dry summer. Contrary weather has brought an increasing amount of damaging pests to the Central American country’s banana-producing regions, so exporters’ association Corbana - the National Banana Corporation - is making it its mission to solve the problem, while maintaining the high-quality standards the UK and European markets have come to expect. Elizabeth O'Keefe
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Chiquita finalises Atlanta sale
Chiquita announced on Tuesday that is to sell its German distribution business Atlanta AG to Univeg.
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ArticleGarden of Europe
Spain truly is the market garden of Europe, providing not only its own fruit and vegetable needs, but also a substantial proportion of those of the rest of the continent and beyond. Kathy Hammond looks across a handful of the different sectors.
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ArticleCould exotics become a credit crunch casualty?
Demand for exotic fruit has been strong over the last quarter, although supply issues on certain lines have made life tough for importers. However, could sales be set to fall as the usual summer lull and the credit crunch make their impact felt? Laura Gould reports.
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First quarter "excellent", reports Chiquita
Multinational banana giant Chiquita has reported strong first quarter results for 2008, and claims improved banana pricing has more than offset rising costs.
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ArticleCosta Rica expects fall in banana exports
Recovery from cold weather set to take time as export volumes slip to around 100m boxes
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ArticleFrench West Indies banana shipments return to France
CMA-CGM vessel lands in Dunkirk bringing 4,500 tonnes of bananas from Martinique, Guadeloupe and Suriname
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WTO backs Ecuador in EU banana tariff battle
Bonita Europe calls ruling a "ratification" of dollar suppliers' position but a spokesman for the European Commission says it will consider launching a further appeal against the panel's "purely formalistic approach"
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ArticleEcuador speaks out on panel ruling
Ecuador’s ambassador to the World Trade Organisation has told freshinfo that his country is “very satisfied” with the ruling on Monday by a WTO disputes panel that the EU banana import regime is non-compliant. But he also criticised EU attempts to “de-legitimise” the ruling.
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Winfa signs exclusive banana deal with Wibdeco
Windward Islands Farmers’ Association Winfa has signed a contract to sell bananas directly to one single marketing company, Wibdeco.
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Wilting genetic hopes
Scientists from the African Agricultural Technology Foundation (AATF) are developing a gene that they hope will lead to new banana varieties resistant to bacterial wilt.
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ArticleUK market under pressure as global supplies tighten up
The first quarter of 2008 has been marked by the fallout of adverse weather conditions, with major multi-nationals citing force majeure to their customers as they hiked their prices to $2 (£1) a box. But what of the market impact in the UK? Kathy Hammond finds out.
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ArticleBeavers go bananas for EiC badge
Beaver Scouts across the UK are choosing fruit and vegetables over crisps and cakes, thanks to the launch of the new Eat in Colour (EiC) Healthy Eating badge.
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ArticleBristol keeps on smiling
Bristol Wholesale Fruit Centre has stood firm since it opened in 1968 but, with consolidation changing the shape of the market and the traders searching for the best possible ways to service the city and the surrounding area, how will the future pan out for the main produce hub in the South West? Anna Sbuttoni reports from Bristol.
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ArticleChiquita reports banana price rise
Global banana giant Chiquita has reported significant year-over-year increases in banana prices in all markets for January-February 2008 on flat or lower volumes.
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ArticlePratts Bananas denies strike claims
Pratts Bananas md Robert Wells has moved to quash rumours of possible industrial action at the Luton-based firm.
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Shapley serves to strengthen JP Fresh marketing team
JP Fresh has appointed Giles Shapley, pictured right, as marketing and customer strategy manager in Dartford. Tommy Leighton talked to Shapley (GS) and colleague and marketing manager at JP Fresh, Dickon Poole (DP).