Banana news archive – Page 162
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Banana negotiations kick off
The European Union has begun conversations with nine Latin American banana-producing nations to thrash out a new proposal on its import regime by next month.
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Survey reveal's Chiquta's brand strength
Banana giant Chiquita is celebrating after being ranked fifth in a US survey on brand equity.
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Supermarkets criticised in Dispatches
Supermarket practices came under heavy fire from UK terrestrial TV station Channel 4 this week.
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Alliance attacks OFT decision
The Office of Fair Trading’s ruling on the supermarket code of conduct has been described as a “failure to regulate” by the Breaking the Armlock Alliance.
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Consult and be ignored
One consultation period ends and another begins. And if you are a hacked off banana trader this week, do not read the
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Banana decision a boost for Latin America
While the ACP countries have been left reeling by the recent WTO decision, Latin American producers are pleased with the outcome.
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ACP disappointed with WTO decision
Caribbean banana producers have expressed disappointment with the WTO decision to side with Latin American producers.
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ArticleWTO backs Latin America in banana dispute
World trade bosses have backed Latin American producers in the dispute over European Union plans to overhaul its banana import tariffs.
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Shifting the emphasis
Shifts in global production and consumption patterns will continue, fuelling a need for new levels of innovation in production and marketing, writes John Giles, divisional director, Promar International.
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WTO verdict on bananas due
The banana sector is expecting the long-awaited verdict from the World Trade Organisation today on the overhaul of the rules on importing bananas into the EU.
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ArticleExchange rate pressure bites
Zespri is under pressure this season as the appreciation of the New Zealand dollar takes its toll on grower returns and market pressure builds.
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ArticleRelocation, relocation, relocation
The horticulture wholesale market has been a fixture of Birmingham for 30 years and few could deny it has served the city well. But as modern life continues to blossom left, right and centre, some say the city-centre’s development is being held back by its presence, while the market itself has seen better days. However, with tenants’ leases set to expire in 2009 most are starting to ask themselves if it is a question of ‘make do and mend’ or time to be moving on. Elspeth Waters reports.
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ArticleShifting the emphasis
Shifts in global production and consumption patterns will continue, fuelling a need for new levels of innovation in production and marketing, writes John Giles, divisional director, Promar International.
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Jamaica faces $200m hurricane bill
Hurricane damage to the Jamaican agriculture sector is likely to top more than $200 million according to estimates.
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Chiquita hits the beach
Chiquita is taking to the beaches of Greece as part of the summer campaign to promote its fruit.
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Latin American countries join forces on bananas
Presidents of seven key banana-exporting countries in Latin America have united to form a regional body and sign a declaration outlining their concerns about the proposed EU banana import regime changes and they are urging the union to respect its commitment to international trade obligations.
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Cuba counting the cost of Dennis
Hurricane Dennis swept through the Caribbean last week causing extensive damage to fruit crops in Cuba.
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ArticleA slippery situation
Nine out of 10 households buy them often, they are the biggest single profit-maker for the multiples and, ranking high on the list of fresh produce superfoods, they are widely enjoyed as the healthiest fast-food available. Yet, bananas have been the cause of global disputes for over a decade, and with time running out before the controversial overhaul of the EU tariff regime is due, the sparks are flying particularly high just now. Elspeth Waters investigates.
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ArticleJamaican bananas suffer at hands of Dennis
While Florida citrus producers appear to have dodged the bullet when it comes to hurricane Dennis, Jamaican banana producers were not so lucky.
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ArticleChampions of kiwifruit
In the second of our kiwifruit profiles, the Journal takes a look at the situation in New Zealand. While Zespri and HortResearch are championing new varieties, and the country looks forward to hosting the next international Kiwi symposium, Redbridge WorldFresh has turned its attention elsewhere this year.