Banana news archive – Page 108
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Article'Unnecessary' EU banana checks should go
European Commission and FSA should lift "ridiculous" checks on imported bananas from Dominican Republic now, says FPC
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ArticlePanama deal ends strike action
Striking banana workers reach deal with Panama government to lift controversial law to end 10-day strike
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ArticleSeafreight industry hits troubled waters
Despite the many advantages of seafreight over other methods of transport, high fuel prices, low supplies of fresh food and a shortage of containers is making profitability a real challenge. Michael Barker reports
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ArticlePanama banana strike persists
Losses reach into millions of dollars as Chiquita banana workers stand firm over their opposition to new labour law
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ArticleChiquita backs banana trade event
Banana Trade Law Enforcement Conference brings industry stakeholders together to ensure security of supply chain
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ArticleEcuador’s banana exports increase
South American country boosts sales to EU and Latin American neighbours, while enjoying new success in Middle East
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ArticlePromos bring value growth but concerns are deepening
Unprecedented levels of supermarket promotions might have brought the exotic fruit market out of its recessionary malaise but, as Michael Barker explains, suppliers are concerned that the practice is unsustainable in the long term
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ArticleChiquita launches sticker contest
Group invites consumers to personalise their own banana sticker, with a chance to see their designs on the fruit
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ArticleBanana supplies run short
The UK banana market has become strong in recent weeks with various weather conditions in Latin America interrupting supply
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ArticleMaersk turns to rivals after DR pull-out
Shipping giant Maersk has had to look to its arch-rivals to continue supply banana from the Dominican Republic after its decision to pull the plug on supply from the Caribbean country.
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Europe supports DR banana imports
The European Commission held its first review meeting on EC Regulation 669\\2009 on high risk imports on Monday.
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ArticleRussia's JFC ‘to double’ Ecuador imports
According to Ecuadorian government report, Russian importer JFC wants to increase banana volumes from Andean nation
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ArticleChiquita Hellas supports sporting initiatives
Company’s Greek subsidiary hands out thousands of free bananas at sports events and social schemes
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ArticleChiquita makes healthy start to summer
Chiquita Hellas subsidiary holds summer parties in three Greek cities, encouraging consumers to include bananas in their diet
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ArticleDry drops Philippine banana volume
Drought has forced Philippine banana growers to improve infrastructure, while separate pressures push towards ‘green’ production
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ArticleFreshfel Europe reappoints president
Freshfel Europe has reappointed Ramon Rey for a second term of office as its president during its annual general meeting on 3 June in Brussels.
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ArticleOrganics sector makes slow but sure progress
As organic fresh produce slowly rises from the ashes, competition in the form of well-established and understood ethical brand throws Fairtrade vegetables into the arena. Elizabeth O’Keefe takes a look at the organics sector
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ArticleCosta Rica sets sights on veg
Costa Rica has set its sights on increasing vegetable exports to Europe following negotiations over a free trade agreement with the EU.
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ArticleGuadeloupe exports resume after volcanic delay
Banana exports from Guadeloupe are set to restart following a lengthy hiatus caused by the volcanic eruption at Montserrat.
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ArticleGuadeloupe bananas return to EU
Following a lengthy hiatus caused by the volcanic eruption at Montserrat, exports of Guadeloupe's bananas are ready to resume