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Coosemupar Negotiates with Banana Companies

Officials from the Panamanian government are negotiating with Del Monte, Fyfess and Dole, in order to created a mixed, private-public company.

Monday, February 1, 2010

The government’s delegation includes Leroy Sheaffer, from the Agriculture Ministry; Roberto Santamaría, National Banana Director, and two delegates from the National Bank of Panamá.

After the negotiations, which are taking place in San José, Costa Rica, the Panamanian delegation will meet with Costa Rica’s National Banana Corporation (Corbana).

Source: Prensa.com

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José Carlos Elizondo Fresh Del Monte Fyffes Coosemupar Dole Food Inc.

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