Banana news archive – Page 121
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Banana debate at WFV show
Professor John Moverley OBE is organising a forum on the worldwide production and marketing of bananas at this year’s World Fruit and Vegetable Show.
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Chiquita and Rewe in Panama link-up
Chiquita and German retailer Rewe have announced the donation of 130 hectares of wetlands located in the San San Pond Sak nature reserve in Panama for the purpose of restoration of natural habitats.
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ArticlePine decision for Chiquita
Chiquita has announced its decision to ensure all of its pineapple supplies are Rainforest Alliance-certified, in order to create decent social and environmental production conditions.
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CommentFyffes brand marks 80th anniversary
World’s oldest fresh produce label set a notable benchmark for the marketing of fruit and vegetables in Europe and worldwide
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ArticleIndian banana exports soar
Overseas demand for the fruit has increased with exports shooting up by 89 per cent between January and April this year
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ArticleBananas buck the trend in Japan
Imports look set to hit record numbers as demand for the fruit continues unabated
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Dole sues over fraudulent film
Dole Foods is suing a Swedish film company for defamation after allegedly screening a documentary based on fraud.
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ArticleDole launches Disney competition
Dole France has revealed plans to offer visitors to its website the chance to win family trips to Disneyland Paris
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Ecuador exporters seek sanctions on EU
Ecuador’s banana exporters have run out of patience and are calling on their national government to sanction the EU over its banana import regime.
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ArticleEcuador impatient over EU banana talks
The country's banana exporters have said that the government should impose sanctions on the EU if import tariffs are not cut soon
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ArticleEuropean banana sector to meet EC
Europe’s banana sector is to meet with the European Commission this week to argue the need to maintain the banana import regime
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ArticleFruidor makes new appointment
Jean-Marc Piloquet has become the new assistant managing director at French group Fruidor
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ArticleCooperation for Caribbean banana producers
Producers of bananas in the Caribbean have come together to battle common enemies and achieve common goals
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ArticlePeruvian banana exports on the rise
Peruvian banana exports to Europe and the US have risen substantially this campaign, according to national export association Adex
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ArticleRegulations to lower Philippine banana 'risk'
Australian growers have been assured that strict conditions will be imposed on Philippine banana imports
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ArticleCosta Rica and EU ‘near trade deal’
Costa Rica and the European Union are said to be close to finalising an agreement of association, which would include bananas
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EU states in banana link up
Five EU member states have joined forces to call on the European Commission to reach a balanced multi-lateral agreement on the EU banana regime that will allow production within the EU to remain viable.
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Chiquita shipping to continue uninterrupted
Chiquita Brands International has announced that it does not expect the bankruptcy filing by Eastwind Maritime Inc. and certain of its affiliates to adversely affect service to Chiquita’s customers and the delivery of its bananas and other fresh fruit products.
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Fyffes ensuring we have bananas
Congratulations to Fyffes, which is celebrating the 80th birthday of its famous blue label brand next month. Not only do I
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Fruit and veg hit in Irish price blitz
Fruit and vegetables feature prominently in a price-cutting blitz announced by Dunnes Stores in the Irish Republic, as it strikes back against the reductions implemented by market leader Tesco, its major domestic competitor.