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CommentComment: A pivotal moment for the banana industry
Business urgently needs fair prices, mutual transparency, and a shift away from over-certification, says Banana Link’s international coordinator
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ArticleRetailers under pressure over ‘unfair’ banana prices
European retail value chains are still unsustainable, say suppliers, despite previous agreement on concept of fairness
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ArticleUS primed for Jamaican mangoes
Exports will be facilitated through the Mango Irradiation Programme
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ArticleBanana suppliers act to avoid UK tariff hike
Ecuador, Colombia and Peru are latest countries to sign deals to maintain existing tariff levels after UK leaves EU
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ArticleBanana trade 'losing fight against TR4'
Leading authority on fungal disease threatening to wipe out Cavendish bananas says variety's days are numbered
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ArticleUK to continue duty-free trade with poorest countries
Tariff-free trade will continue with 48 nations worldwide when Britain leaves EU, government has promised
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ArticleJamaica hopeful of banana export recovery
Projects designed to restore country's banana industry and introduce new varieties are said to be progressing well
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ArticleChildren ‘poisoned by lychees’ in India
New research suggests fatal illness that made young children’s brains swell was caused by eating lychees on an empty stomach
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ArticleStudent assesses potential of marijuana sector
Writtle's Simon Jones is looking at whether legal production in Jamaica could lead to a commercial medicinal marijuana sector
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ArticleExotic tastes drive up sales
The exotics category is in strong value and volume growth, but the ever more competitive nature of supply is making life complicated for importers
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ArticleJamaica to pump $250m into banana exports
Funding is being provided under the European Union-supported Jamaica Banana Accompanying Measures (JBAMs)
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ArticleUK exotics in good health
The ready-to-eat sector is driving mango growth, while better-quality figs, papaya and persimmon could see them move into the mainstream
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ArticleHabanero peppers recover from supply issues
Issues with primary Habanero hot pepper supply country Uganda have sent prices soaring, and some importers looking for new suppliers
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ArticleJamaica aims to rebuild banana industry
Government allocated J$172m to breathe new life into the business
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ArticleJamaica to step up banana production for 'thriving' UK
Government minister said he has had discussions with major stakeholders in the UK about stepping up exports
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ArticleJamaica set to supply more bananas to UK
Contract signed with a UK entity for the supply of one container of bananas per week, which is expected to rise over time
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ArticleBristol man grows bananas
Retired chef successfully grows banana tree outside his flat, aided by the UK's mild winter
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ArticleSigns of recovery for Jamaican bananas
Agriculture minister Roger Clarke confirms the first banana shipment for two years has been sent to the UK
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ArticleJP Group hit by Hurricane Sandy
Jamaican group says up to 90 per cent of its banana crop has been destroyed by the enormous storm system
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ArticleService changes for shipping groups
CMA CGM and Maersk Line have combined their services to better serve customers in central America, South America and the Caribbean