Banana news archive – Page 152
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ArticleCorbana voices tariff concerns
Corbana, the national organisation of banana producers of Costa Rica, has reiterated its concerns about the new EU tariffs, which is due to be imposed to the tune of €230/metric tonne on banana imports from January 1, 2006).
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Fruit companies raided by EU officials
Fyffes and Chiquita amongst fruit companies raided by EU officials said to be probing suspected European price fixing cartel in bananas and pineapples.
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Working overtime
The burst of hot weather has certainly got the soft-fruit sector working overtime, and several stores that I visited this
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ArticleCurved labels for curved products
A labelling supplier has launched a new range of products especially designed for curved fruit, including melons, bananas and apples.
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Chandler blast at banana price tag
The UK’s biggest farm shop has hit out at constant rock-bottom banana prices on the high street.
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Chiquita acquisition time extended
Chiquita Brands International Inc has another 30 days to complete its $855 million acquisition of bagged salad-maker Fresh Express.
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ArticleRallying call to resurrect bureau
The fresh produce industry was given a rallying call at this years Re:fresh Conference to get behind a generic promotion campaign to boost awareness and consumption of its products.
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ArticleEthylene taken to task
The Europe-wide Ethylene Task Force (ETF) was set up this week under the direction of the EU-African-Caribbean-Pacific Liaison Committee (ColeACP) and European trade body Freshfel.
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ArticleBest of the rest
Foods from Spain’s promotional campaign in the UK focuses on the products and regions that are covered earlier in this supplement. But there is much more besides and here is a round-up of the best of the rest.
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ArticleChiquita returns to form
Beleaguered multi-national Chiquita has found a return to form with its best first-quarter results in 10 years.
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WTO picks arbitrators in banana dispute
The World Trade Organisation has chosen three arbitrators to settle the banana regime dispute between the EU and six Latin American countries.
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ArticleCameroon power
Cameroon is a major agricultural powerhouse on the African continent. It is one of the largest world producers of coffee and cocoa as well as bananas and is a leading exporter of fresh fruits and vegetables to the European Union, only surpassed by Côte d’Ivoire.
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ArticleStay fresh with Süd-Chemie
Süd-Chemie Performance Packaging, a business unit of Süd-Chemie Group, now offers a full line of solutions to protect produce and flowers from the harmful effects of ethylene gas.
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ArticleBanana availability threat as Jamaica returns
Bananas from Jamaica will soon be back on stream, meanwhile UK importers are strapped for the cash necessary to buy licences.
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ArticleStay fresh with Süd-Chemie
Süd-Chemie Performance Packaging, a business unit of Süd-Chemie Group, now offers a full line of solutions to protect produce and flowers from the harmful effects of ethylene gas.
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Never lose sight of promised land
As we prepare for the conference next week, there is little doubting what the industry is most concerned about. Cash - or
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Ecuador growers call for banana minister
In the midst of the political crisis in Ecuador, the country’s banana growers are calling for representation for their sector in the farm ministry.
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Chiquita deal stalled
Chiquita's acquisition of a major prepared salads supplier is delayed.
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Lettuce and green beans hardest hit
Lettuce and green beans have run the shortest since the frosts in Spain struck production earlier this year.
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ArticleFairtrade takes banana stunt to DTI
Civil servants arriving for work at the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) in London on Tuesday were each handed a banana for breakfast and told not to forget the farmer who grew it.