Posts Tagged ‘fruit’
Pineapples – Panama’s next claim to fame
Saturday, April 4, 2009 13:47 No CommentsPanama’s pineapple products and market continue to enjoy increased popularity and demand from the international markets. Pineapples accounted for 35% of domestic fruits sold abroad, from a total worth $120 million. The pineapple demand fluctuates quite regularly, with the highest demand being experienced over the Easter and Christmas periods. Most pineapples are grown within the [...]
World Trade Organization sides with Latin America
Tuesday, December 23, 2008 4:50 No CommentsThe WTO sided with countries exporting bananas to Europe, stating that the customs procedure imposed upon the fruit was illegal. This was following an objection to the tariff rate imposed, currently set at 176 Euros per ton. The WTO says this sort of practice goes against and violates the rules of international trade. This has [...]
