A worker harvests bananas in Bananera El Esfuerzo farm in 28 Millas de Siquirres, 112km (70 miles) from San Jose, in this July 17, 2008 file photo. An end to the world's longest-running trade dispute, involving bananas, is in sight and could lead to lower prices for shoppers, according to a draft settlement seen by the Financial Times. Reuters Pictures 2 months ago

A worker harvests bananas in Bananera El Esfuerzo farm in 28 Millas de Siquirres, 112km (70 miles) from San Jose, in this July 17, 2008 file photo. An end to the world's longest-running trade dispute, involving bananas, is in sight and could lead to lower prices for shoppers, according to a draft settlement seen by the Financial Times.

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