Banana

The rapidly increasing food import bill in Africa, currently estimated at $70 billion per year and expected to reach $111 billion by 2025, highlights the critical importance of investing in agricultural biotechnology and climate-smart food systems, according to experts. This was emphasized in discussions with The New Times. read more

The Ecuadorian banana sector showed signs of stabilization at the end of October after months of decline, according to the AEBE Statistical Bulletin. Between January and October 2025, banana exports reached a total of 315.26 million boxes, marking a 3.40% increase compared to the same period in 2024. After reaching its highest read more

Spanish authorities have dismantled a cocaine import network that was using fruit containers from Ecuador. This was the result of a joint operation carried out by the Guardia Civil, Policia Nacional, and customs officials from the Tax Agency. The investigation targeted shipments of produce coming from South America, specifically Ecuador. read more

New Zealand: Woolworths Greenlane wraps itself up for Christmas

Woolworths NZ is giving Christmas a big Kiwi twist this year, quite literally, with a full festive wrap taking over its Greenlane store. This larger-than-life makeover officially marks the start of Woolworths' "Feels Like Christmas" campaign. read more

In Brazil, the Cavendish banana is widely known as the "nanica" banana, despite its long fruit shape. Researchers explain that the name reflects the height of the plant rather than the size of the fruit. Edson Perito Amorim of Embrapa Cassava and Fruit Crops says the term is a misconception. read more

Po kilku miesiącach spowolnienia eksport bananów z Ekwadoru zanotował lekką poprawę w październiku 2025 roku, osiągając kumulacyjny wzrost o 3,4 procent w porównaniu do tego samego okresu w ubiegłym roku, co odpowiada 315,26 milionom wysłanych skrzynek. read more

A new dwarf banana variety developed in India has been released with traits aimed at reducing lodging risk and shortening the production cycle. The variety, known as Kaveri Vaaman, has been developed by the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre. According to a media statement, "this is the first mutant read more

The global banana industry is on high alert as Fusarium Wilt Tropical Race 4 (FW-TR4) and Sigatoka diseases pose serious challenges for banana growers and global traders worldwide, according to Hun Chong Tan, Business Head of Innoterra Bioscience. "The Cavendish variety is on the brink of..." read more

Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. has entered into a strategic partnership with THACO Agri, the agricultural division of Vietnam's THACO Group, formalized during a signing ceremony at THACO Group headquarters in Ho Chi Minh City. The agreement establishes long-term cooperation on banana sourcing. read more

Fresh Del Monte Produce has announced that it has formed a strategic partnership with Thaco Agri, the agricultural division of Vietnam's Thaco Group, which is a prominent regional producer with extensive farming operations in Vietnam and Cambodia. read more

Fresh Del Monte Produce has recently revealed that it has established a strategic partnership with Thaco Agri, the agricultural branch of Vietnam's Thaco Group. Thaco Agri is a prominent regional producer with extensive farming activities in Vietnam and Cambodia. read more

Banana growers in the Dhar district of Madhya Pradesh are facing losses due to low market prices, which have prompted some farmers to destroy their fully grown crops. The absence of buyers and the current rates not covering basic input costs are leaving farmers with months of labor and investment without any returns. read more