Banana news archive – Page 180
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Bananas please waiting crowds at Wimbledon
The Banana Group have given a free breakfast of bananas to the Wimbledon crowds, for the fifth consecutive year.
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Banana women demand change
The first International Conference of Women in the Banana Industry held in Hanover, Germany last week has called for major change in a crisis-struck industry.
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Fyffes half-year profits slump
Europe's largest fresh produce supplier has fallen victim to forex fluctuations and banana oversupply .
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Trade women to talk bananas
The first ever International Women's Conference on Bananas will take place in June.
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Tough times ahead for Costa Rica
The banana sector in Costa Rica is facing an oversupply situation and increasing costs
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Banana Group searches for Britain's unsung sporting heroes
The Banana Group announces its promotional plans for this year, which aims to highlight some of the nation's lesser known sporting champions.
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Dole Food recovery means no to merger
Dole Food has ended talks with food operator San Miguel. It is also believed to have ruled out the possibility of a merger, after an improvement in business.
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WTO rules for Ecuadorian sanctions
Ecuador may impose up to $201.6million sanctions on the EU in reprisals against the banana regime put in place by the union.
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Geest, Fyffes and WIBDECO litigation settled
Geest plc, Fyffes plc and Windward Isles Banana Development & Exporting Company Limited (WIBDECO) settle all litigation relating to the acquisition of Geest's banana business.
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Del Monte eyes Red Rose
Two of the best known names among UK fresh produce importers are looking to join operations.
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Fyffes launches web-based promotional effort
Fyffes has releases a pan-European promotion on its website (www.fyffes.com) for bagged bananas.
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FFVIB hails boom year for fresh produce
The Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Information Bureau's annual market review highlights a sector well placed for future success.
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Fruit lines up for the Oscars
Bushel Box investigates the rise and rise of the fruity film title.
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EU banana quota system to be overhauled
The protracted trade war between the EU and the US could finally be at an end as the European Commission announces it is to radically alter its banana quota system.
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EU leak concerns Caribbean banana producers
A leaked EU report suggests that a first-come-first-served licensing system may be introduced, possibly within five years.
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Industry acts to save exotics
EU pesticide regulations threaten imports of exotic fruits and vegetables
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Banana war is over(?)
Russel Mildon of EU's agriculture directorate has given assurances that the EU banana dispute will reach a conclusion by the end of the year.