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Towards 2004: Expansion of the EU

Ten new countries joined the European Union from 1st May 2004, expanding the EU banana market from about 4 million to 4.6 million tonnes. One of these, Cyprus, is a banana producer and was integrated into the subsidy system for European producers. An additional quota volume of 460,000 tonnes was agreed for the year 2005 for the ten new members. The others have low or no tariffs on banana imports and are therefore opposed to a high single tariff. One major concern is that the consumers of the new member states will not be pushing for decent social and environmental standards for the bananas they import. This means that some banana companies may prefer to supply these markets rather than markets like the UK where consumers are increasingly demanding respect for fairer trade and decent standards in the production process. This may frustrate efforts to raise standards across the industry.

 
Urgent Action
End the Violence and Impunity in Guatemala
- 18 Jun 08
18 June 2008 On March 2nd 2008, Miguel Angel Ramirez, founder of the new SITRABANSUR union on the Olga Maria plantation ...
Bulletin
Banana Trade News Bulletin
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The new issue of Banana Trade News Bulletin provides a comprehensive guide to the latest developments in the international banana trade.
Current Campaign
Decent Work, Decent Life
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The Decent Work, Decent Life campaign aims to build an international system of employment policy, based on solidarity and respect for people’s rights. Click on the image to read more on the Decent Work, Decent Life website.

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