Banana

Bananas have been officially classified as an agricultural product in Russia, according to a government decree published on the legal information portal. This means that bananas are now considered equivalent to traditional crops like potatoes, grains, and apples. This classification allows bananas to be... read more

Chiquita, a global company operating in the field of bananas, employing approximately 20,000 people in 25 countries, with distribution reaching about 70 markets, signs a product placement deal within the new summer music video by Riki, Cha Cha Twist!. The Chiquita music video... read more

India cultivates bananas throughout the year, with two main seasons running from November to March and May to July. This year, early May rains resulted in significant challenges for banana growers in Maharashtra, but there continues to be a strong demand for Yelakki and Cavendish varieties. Abhijeet Patil, a banana farmer in read more

In a context where bananas are an economic pillar and a vital component for the food security and cultural identity of many African regions, more than 100 specialists, authorities, producers, and international organizations participated in a webinar organized by the World Banana Forum to discuss. read more

This summer, Chiquita is launching a banana-themed public transport campaign in London, celebrating the 10th year of its seasonal branding initiative in the UK capital. From June 30 to August 3, six branded, zero-emission buses will be circulating on some of the city's busiest routes as part of the... read more

Equifruit, the market leader in Fairtrade bananas in North America, has a compelling message for attendees of this month's Organic Produce Summit in California: Upgrading to Fairtrade bananas for an entire year costs less than a single sock. read more

This is a decrease compared to the confirmed total of 676,603 tonnes in 2024. The decline in production is reflected in several producer countries, including Spain, France, Portugal, Cyprus, and Greece. Spain remains the leading banana producer in the EU with read more

Just a few more days and on Sunday, July 6th, the 38th edition of the Maratona dles Dolomites will take place, the well-known road bike competition that winds along the epic mountain passes of the Dolomites: Campolongo, Pordoi, Sella, Gardena, Giau, Falzarego, and Valparola. Dole Italia, a leader in... read more

On July 5th, The Stone will return, the thrilling extreme triathlon race that starts with a swim from the shore of Lake Iseo in Tavernola Bergamasca and continues by bike through the challenging Passi della Val Camonica, concluding with a run at Passo Paradiso. Dole Italia, the leader. read more

One Banana, a family-owned and vertically integrated supplier of bananas, has been awarded one of Walmart's prestigious Trust Awards. read more