Banana news archive – Page 147
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ArticleFoodservice ripe for Fairtrade bananas
The demand for Fairtrade bananas is set to increase in the foodservice sector in 2008, according to Stephen Fox, managing director of JN Fox & Sons, the UK’s leading banana ripener and distributor for the foodservice sector.
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ArticleWindwards unhappy at EPA
The recently signed Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) that extends the freedom of the European marketplace for ACP bananas, and also grants reciprocity to European products making the opposite journey, will not be good news for the Windward Islands industry, according to key political and trade spokesmen.
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ArticlePrice in back seat as more pressing concerns arise
Tenders, tastes and tropical storms have made this a quarter to be reckoned with for the banana category, giving suppliers something else to occupy their minds rather than the eminently futile price war. Tommy Leighton reports.
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New year, new leaf for French trade
The New Year retains its mythical magic. As every year, we resolve to change our ways, be nicer to each other and wish for a
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ArticleDel Monte re-evaluates UK position
Del Monte is re-evaluating its position in the UK after “walking away” from Asda’s banana business.
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ArticleFyffes expects earnings to rise
Fyffes has raised its earnings forecasts due to the benefits it says it has derived from higher selling prices and favourable exchange rates.
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ArticleWhile you were away...
...freshinfo kept the stories coming. Instead of trawling through your email alerts, click here to see links to every news story that's gone live since December 26.
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ArticleBendy bananas bounce back into spotlight
A Liberal MEP has thrown Brussels a curve ball and brought the issue of bendy bananas back into the spotlight.
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Morrisons acts to reduce waste
We all like turkey sandwiches, and some of us even guzzle cold sprouts, but Morrisons has introduced recipe cards to reduce the 230,000 tonnes of food wasted over Christmas.
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Dwarf revolution in Queensland
A new dwarf variety of banana could revolutionise the production of Ladyfinger bananas in Queensland, Australia.
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Suriname sets banana sights
The banana industry in Suriname is going through a major resurgence thanks to national government and EU aid programmes.
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Leaked report swings in Ecuador's favour
A leaked final report from the three judges charged by the World Trade Organisation (WTO) to rule on Ecuador’s complaint about the EU banana import regime comes down in the South American country’s favour.
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ArticleCost pressures continue despite price rise, says Chiquita
Chiquita Brands International has reported year-over-year increases in banana prices in all markets for October-November 2007 - but warns that industry cost pressures continue.
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Chemical reduction on cards, says Corbana
According to Costa Rica’s National Banana Corporation Corbana, research is already planned on the reduction of agri-chemical use in banana production.
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ArticleChiquita makes banana deal with Panama
Chiquita Brands International Inc has reached a deal with Panamanian farmers that will ensure banana supply until 2008, it has been reported.
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Fruit and veg prices soar by 23 per cent
The price of fruit and vegetables has reached its highest point in three years, with a typical basket of fresh produce costing 23 per cent more than it did in July.
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EU raids fruit importers amid cartel suspicions
The European Commission carried out a number of anti-trust raids at the premises of various producers and importers of exotic fresh fruits between Wednesday and Friday last week.
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ArticleWTO rules against EU banana regime
The World Trade Organisation yesterday ruled that the EU’s banana importing practices violate international trade, according to diplomatic sources.
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ArticleIvorians look for EPA saviour
Ivory Coast's banana and pineapple farmers have told their government to sign a new trade deal with the European Union to allow them to compete once tariff free access to their biggest target market ends next month.
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ArticleJamaican government pledges £2.03m banana loan
The Jamaican government has launched a rescue plan for banana jobs with a guaranteed US$4.2 million (£2.03m) loan from the Development Bank of Jamaica to preserve the export market to the European Union.