Ecuador exported 199.75 million boxes (18.14kg) of bananas between January and June 2025 according to the latest figures from Acorbanec. This represents a 5.82 percent increase compared to the same period last year. read more

Vietnam has the potential to earn $4 billion annually from banana exports if industry efforts to increase production, unify certification standards, and establish a national brand are successful. read more

You have been found guilty of serious conspiracy for a series of crimes in the 1990s during the height of the conflict in the banana-growing region of Uraba, specifically for paying 1.7 million US dollars to the United Self-Defense Forces of Colombia. read more

According to this, the Philippines exported around 2.3 million tons of bananas last year, surpassing Guatemala by only 100,000 tons, which exported 2.2 million tons. Colombia also reached an export volume of 2.2 million tons according to the FAO, indicating increasing competition among the leading banana exporting countries. read more

The banana and plantain sector in Ecuador has raised concerns about new outbreaks of moko disease. This bacterial infection has been in the country for over a decade and is now impacting around 3,000 hectares in various regions. The province of Los Ríos is particularly affected. read more

The Consumers Association brought attention to the growing disparity in fruit and vegetable prices in Cyprus. Retail prices were found to be significantly higher than what producers are paid. For example, the retail price of bananas was observed to be up to 110% higher than the price received by producers. This information was part of the association's second report. read more