All Colombia articles – Page 23
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ArticleDaabon bananas to go carbon neutral
Colombia’s leading organic banana supplier aims to cut to zero its carbon dioxide emissions by 2013
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ArticleTransport costs restrict Latin American trade
A recent study has revealed trade in the region could increase by over 20 per cent if freight costs were reduced by just 10 per cent
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ArticleChiquita Brands called for questioning
Managers from Chiquita and its Colombian partners are to appear before a Colombian prosecution over deals made with a local paramilitary group
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ArticleColombia gives thumbs up to LAN Chile
The Chilean airline could operate a new Colombian cargo affiliate as early as 2009
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ArticleChile mulls Colombia berry potential
Colombia presents a lucrative opportunity for Chilean berry firms to invest in local production
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ArticleCertification breakthrough for papayas
Papaya production in five Colombian towns will be declared free of fruit fly by the end of the year
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ArticleColombia compensates exporters
The government has unveiled an aid package for exporters hit hard by the fall in the US dollar
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ArticleLatin America takes brands to new level
The need to gain recognition for compliance with food safety and quality standards has prompted a greater focus on national brands
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WTO backs Ecuador in EU banana tariff battle
Bonita Europe calls ruling a "ratification" of dollar suppliers' position but a spokesman for the European Commission says it will consider launching a further appeal against the panel's "purely formalistic approach"
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ArticleColombian government backs horticulture
The Colombian government is committing peso150 billion (£41.4 million) in export incentives to the banana, flower and foliage sectors.
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ArticleClouds clearing over Colombia
The clouds of uncertainty that have long enveloped Colombia and those who would do business with the South American nation have not cleared completely as we enter 2008, but they are dispersing rapidly. Political stability, economic growth and an improving social agenda are moving Colombia upwards in the mind of international commerce, and the fresh produce industry is likely to be one of the major beneficiaries. Tommy Leighton reports.
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Colombian banana complaint
Colombia added its voice of dissent to Ecuador’s by filing a complaint with the World Trade Organisation.
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Colombia performs on physalis
Colombia emphasised its position as the world’s leading physalis producer last year, with exports reaching 1,000 tonnes.
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ArticleColombiaGAP makes progress
ColombiaGAP has got underway with the announcement from Proexport Colombia this week that a technical working group for the South American country has been set up.
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ArticleChefs go to Colombia
Chefs will be invited to Colombia in 2007 to kick-start the country's fruit business with the UK catering trade.
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Colombian flower firm wins international accolade
Colombian firm Colibri Flowers picked up the award for World Ornamental Grower of the Year 2006 at Hortifair’s awards ceremony in Amsterdam last week.
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ArticleColombian exporter strengthens organic offer
Established Colombian exporter of exotic fruit, herbs and vegetables, Frutexpo, is looking to develop the country’s organic sector, following growing demand for its produce in the UK and Europe.
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USAID trains Colombians in florticuture
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is funding a training program to help Colombian people displaced by violence to become floriculture technicians and support the country’s burgeoning industry.
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ArticleColombian papaya, year-round
Ultraroma, the Colombian grower and exporter that has built up a successful herb business in Europe, has extended its portfolio with the addition of a year-round papaya programme.