Overview

Covering every step from cultivation to consumption, The International Banana Trade presents comprehensive coverage of the conduct and structure of the international banana industry. Topics include: botanical origins and development global production history of the world trade in North America, Europe, and Asia production in Central and South America, the Caribbean, Africa, and Asia production costs and prices The book also examines the workings of the growing production sector, trends in world production, and the trading of bananas.

Full Product Details

Author:   Julian Roche
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Inc
Imprint:   CRC Press Inc
Dimensions:   Width: 15.60cm , Height: 2.40cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   0.771kg
ISBN:  

9780849305450

ISBN 10:   0849305454
Pages:   288
Publication Date:   23 November 1998
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   Out of stock  

Table of Contents

Bananas Physical Characteristics Botany The Plant Harvesting, Transportation, and Handling Research Production Origins of Bananas Global Production History of the World Trade North American Imports European Imports Asian Markets Imports and Consumption Global Imports America Europe Asia International Companies Role of the Multinationals Chiquita Dole Del Monte Fyffes/Geest National Companies The Other Organisations Involved Production in Individual Companies Central and South America The Caribbean Africa Asia EU Banana Regime The Regime The WTO Case and Its Aftermath The Reefer Business Scale of the Business Pallet or Container Costs and Prices Production Costs Prices Forecasting Prices How Bananas Are Traded Contracts Forward Selling and Reasons for the Absence of Futures Markets Personnel The Future The International Trade Conclusion

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