http://www.reefertrends.com/ The independent news and information service for the global reefer shipping business http://www.reefertrends.com/news/12859 Despite breaking even on its brand new reefer terminal and reaching a distribution agreement with Dole the port faces a multi-million Euro loss. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000 RTN12859 http://www.reefertrends.com/news/12860 The country’s Internal Revenue Service and National Customs Authority are to be involved in establishing a control mechanism for banana exports. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000 RTN12860 http://www.reefertrends.com/news/12861 The adverse weather conditions that have hit Costa Rica’s banana export volumes will not affect pineapple supply, according to Dole and CH Robinson. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000 RTN12861 http://www.reefertrends.com/news/12862 The record-low freezing temperatures of recent days will mean smaller harvests of several types of fruit in 2012, according to Bulgaria’s agronomists and fruit farmers. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000 RTN12862 http://www.reefertrends.com/news/12863 Pakistan’s citrus exporters are perplexed at the Iranian government’s steps given the existence of the Preferential Trade Agreement between the neighbouring nations. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000 RTN12863 http://www.reefertrends.com/news/12864 Two decades after the collapse of neighbour Somalia, which was renowned for its thriving banana industry Ethiopia has welcomed its first ever banana exports. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000 RTN12864 http://www.reefertrends.com/news/12865 After halting exports four years ago Jamaica Producers Group says its markets will be limited to countries in the Caribbean that do not grow the fruit. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000 RTN12865 http://www.reefertrends.com/news/12854 The organization has been created to represent all banana and pineapple producers in the Cameroon, Ivory Coast and Ghana. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000 RTN12854 http://www.reefertrends.com/news/12855 The Australian company specialises in supplying services to fresh produce exporters shipping to the hospitality and consumer markets in Asia and the Middle East. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000 RTN12855 http://www.reefertrends.com/news/12856 The kiwifruit marketer has appointed a commercial arbitrator to investigate allegations that a Board member is associated with "illegal" grafting of a new gold variety. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000 RTN12856