Banana

The Banana Growers Association of Magdalena and La Guajira (Asbama) has rejected a proposal by the Colombian president to reduce banana production, warning that it would negatively impact more than 18,000 families. read more

The organic banana industry in Peru is currently experiencing one of its most difficult periods. In recent years, the Fusarium pest has had a significant impact on the country's production, as stated by Miguel Morales Zapata, a representative of the Chira Valley Association. "Fusarium has destroyed the read more

The Ecuadorian banana export industry is expected to face uncertainty in the coming months, as stated by the industry association AEBE. read more

Fairtrade Italia presents the 2025 social balance sheet. The overall picture is growing: 316 partner companies (+4% from 2024) and 2,746 certified references (+7%). In a year marked by market volatility in agriculture, certified fruit remains one of the most dynamic sectors. Bananas: read more

For the second consecutive year, Chiquita is back with "Likely the Best Snack Ever," the campaign aimed at promoting bananas as the ideal and natural snack for any moment of the day. The 2026 edition marks an evolution of the project, turning it into a real communication platform. read more

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The average price of bananas on the EU market increased by 4 percent this week, with the overall average price rising from €0.95 to €0.98 per kilogram. Prices from ACP suppliers remained stable at an average of €0.99 per kilogram. Belize and Cameroon both recorded unchanged average prices. read more

For the second consecutive year, Chiquita is back with "Likely the Best Snack Ever", the campaign that invites you to rediscover the banana as the perfect and natural snack for any moment of the day, and which now evolves, consolidating itself as a true communication platform for the brand. read more

The Russian Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance (Rosselkhoznadzor) has implemented temporary restrictions, starting from May 20, 2026, on the import of bananas into Russia from the Ecuadorian exporter Exportadora de Banano Levexport S.A. This decision was made due to the ongoing issue of recurrent detection of... read more

The Ecuadorian banana sector is currently experiencing its lowest production phase of the year. According to Pedro Ángel from the exporting company Delindecsa, the difference from the peak season is evident: "At the moment, we are producing about 25% to 35% less than during the peak period." This trend is recurring. read more

The volumes of fruit and vegetables at Lcc are returning to growth in week 19, following the fluctuating trends of previous surveys. The recovery is also confirmed in value, supported by an increase in the average mix price, albeit more modest than in previous weeks. The positive trend is common. read more

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