Banana

The multinational fruit company Chiquita has resumed operations at the Port of Moín in Costa Rica, as it restarts banana export shipments from Bocas del Toro in Panama to the south. read more

Yelloway B.V., a joint venture between Chiquita and KeyGene, has successfully finalized a banana pan-genome project aimed at facilitating the development of disease-resistant and climate-adapted banana varieties. The pan-genome encompasses the genetic diversity found within Musa acuminata, the species that serves as the basis for commercial banana cultivars. read more

The international banana industry will come together to discuss the main production, phytosanitary, and commercial challenges facing the sector at the XXV Acorbat International Meeting and the X International Banana Congress, scheduled from April 20 to 23 at the Yucatan International Congress. read more

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The research group KeyGene has announced that they have successfully mapped the banana pan-genome, a significant scientific achievement that could potentially result in the development of various new banana varieties, including a potential replacement for the widely sold Cavendish variety. read more

In the last week of January, the sales value of Lcc fruits and vegetables started to grow again after a slowdown in the previous week. The increase in revenue is mainly driven by the rise in the average mix price, while volumes remain stable. read more

Asia could play a bigger role in the global banana trade, with exports from the region expected to increase by 24 percent to almost 5.19 million tonnes in 2025, according to a report by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). read more

Chiquita announces its first Winter Tour, which will bring all the brand's energy to the ski slopes of the main Italian alpine resorts to celebrate the pleasure of experiencing the mountains with taste and fun together with the community. read more