Banana multi-national Dole “categorically rejects” claims it funded Colombian terrorist paramilitaries so it could grow bananas in Colombia.

The claims against Dole were filed in a lawsuit last week at Los Angeles County Superior Court in the US.

In a statement, Dole said the claims were based on false confessions from convicted Colombian terrorists who were seeking to reduce their jail terms.

C Michael Carter, Dole's executive vice president and general counsel, said: "These terrorists have every reason to lie by making false allegations against international companies like Dole in order to minimise their own culpability and reduce their jail time. This lawsuit is irresponsible and the allegations are blatantly false."

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