Overview

Looks at the history and future prospects for the banana industry in four Caribbean islands: Dominica, Grenada, St Lucia and St Vincent. It focuses on conditions for the small farmers and includes a study of Geest PLC, the company solely responsible for distributing Windward bananas in Britain.

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Author:   Robert Thomson
Publisher:   Latin America Bureau
Imprint:   Latin America Bureau
Dimensions:   Width: 14.80cm , Height: 1.00cm , Length: 21.00cm
Weight:   0.200kg
ISBN:  

9780906156261

ISBN 10:   0906156262
Pages:   96
Publication Date:   01 October 1987
Audience:   General/trade ,  College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  General ,  Undergraduate
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Out of stock  
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Table of Contents

Statistical profile of the Eastern Caribbean Introduction Enslavement From sugar to bananas Bananas and communism Towards independence Winds of change 'Persistent poverty' 1 The international banana market The producers The markets The multinationals The international banana industry: future prospects 2 Geest: Paternalism and profits The early years: from bulbs to bananas We have no bananas Quotas, tariffs and a guaranteed market Thirty years of expansion: minimising risks, maximising profits The Growers' Associations Land Bad publicity The final sell-off A safe harbour The Economic League GeestPLC Mutual dependency? 3 Banana work: How the Caribbean farmer earns his 'ten per cent' A risky business Fieldpacking From port to shop Who takes the risks? 4 Case studies St Lucia Dominica Grenada Conclusion Alternatives Bibliography

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