Banana

Po zakończeniu 2025 roku rekordowymi wynikami, z eksportem przekraczającym 2,5 miliona ton i sprzedażą przekraczającą 1,3 miliarda dolarów, sektor bananowy Kolumbii borykuje się obecnie z niekorzystną pogodą, rosnącymi kosztami i niepewnością geopolityczną. "2026 rozpoczął się podobnie jak 2025, ale obserwujemy nieoczekiwaną read more

The global banana industry is still experiencing challenges due to increasing logistics and production costs, weather-related disruptions, and ongoing supply chain issues. In various exporting countries, producers are also struggling with labor shortages, higher fuel and fertilizer prices, and. read more

Dole Italia will be the official sponsor of Swim The Island San Teodoro 2026, the inaugural event of the national circuit dedicated to open water swimming scheduled for May 23 and 24 in Sardinia. The company will participate in the event with its own bananas and will sign the official swim caps. read more

"Growers are currently experiencing up to a 20% increase in fuel costs and around a 10% increase in input costs, despite production volumes remaining below 2025 levels. Last week, the price of diesel rose by approximately 115 colones per liter, increasing from around 600 to over 700 colones per liter." read more

Ecuador's banana production in 2026 has exceeded expectations so far. Traditionally, the supply peaks in the first four months of the year, and this season has been no different. "The volume has reached the expected level. I would even venture to say that it has slightly exceeded what we normally see at. read more

Robert Greeve of Anaco & Greeve International in Poeldijk notes that, while banana sales are holding up reasonably well, prices on the spot market have not yet rebounded in the first months of the year. "The price of green bananas is currently around 12-13 euros; last year it was still a few" read more

Colombia closed 2025 with a record banana production: approximately 135 million boxes nationwide, with around 50 million coming from the Caribbean region, represented by ASBAMA (Association of Banana Growers of Magdalena and La Guajira). However, some red flags have been raised at the start of read more

The 2026 banana season in Ecuador began relatively normally, but concerns have been raised in recent weeks. The cause is not rainfall, as in previous cycles, but the opposite: unusually intense solar radiation that has led to water and physiological stress across plantations. read more

Bananas have been one of the most interesting surprises in the past two years in the fruit and vegetable sales sector. But what has supported the growth in a category that is already well established in the consumption habits of Italians? read more

"The rainfall at the beginning of 2026 in the northern regions, where over 80% of the country's organic banana production takes place, has been light to moderate, leading to no significant increase in yield. However, the main concern continues to be phytosanitary issues. There has not been a significant increase." read more

At Fruit Logistica 2026, Ocean Network Express (ONE) showcased its increasing importance in global fresh produce transportation. Jan Holst mentioned, "Our unique magenta color symbolizes our roots." He added, "Our Japanese heritage is reflected in our commitment to quality, reliability, and customer service." read more