Banana

A powerful "wall of water" has devastated banana farms in North Queensland, leaving growers struggling to assess the damage. Heavy rainfall around Tully, between Townsville and Cairns, has exceeded 600mm since Saturday, submerging farms and infrastructure. Banana grower Leon Collins described the situation as catastrophic. read more

The most recent price data for fresh fruit imports shows a slight decrease in average weekly prices for various major supplying countries. In Colombia, the average price per unit declined from 0.95 to 0.94, indicating a 1% decrease. Similarly, Costa Rica also saw a drop in average price from... read more

At the same time, the company emphasizes its social and ecological commitment, aiming to sustainably improve the quality of life in its cultivation regions. read more

The promotional price is sometimes even less than one euro per kilogram. In theory, this will come to an end by the end of January when the newly negotiated higher purchase prices take effect. The continuing strong advertising activity is having a significant impact on demand. The reach of buyers is high in the first... read more

The management of the Virupaksha Temple in Hampi, Karnataka, has banned the entry of bananas into its premises to prevent devotees from overfeeding the temple elephant and reduce litter from discarded peels. Temple endowment officer Hanumantappa stated that the decision is intended to benefit the temple. read more

Według Stowarzyszenia Eksporterów Bananów (AEBE), w 2024 roku Ekwador - światowy lider w eksporcie bananów - wyeksportował 346,16 miliona skrzyń po 40 funtów bananów, czyli o 1,42% lub 5,06 miliona skrzyń więcej niż w 2023 roku. Był to trudny rok dla sektora ze względu na niekorzystne warunki pogodowe. read more

The spot prices for bananas started on a high note this year but have reduced a bit. According to Jorge Alex Serrano, from the exporter Jasafrut based in El Guabo, El Oro in Ecuador, "In the beginning of the year, the spot price was very high, but it has reduced slightly in these past few months." read more

Droushia deputy mayor Sotiris Koupparis emphasized the difficulties that banana farmers are encountering as a result of water shortages, pointing out that the complete extent of the impact has yet to be evaluated. Even with recent rainfall, Cyprus' reservoirs are only at a quarter of their capacity. Regions supplied by the Mavrokolympos dam also depend on the Paphos water supply. read more

When a company talks about wanting to dominate the global banana supply, it evokes images of a heartless, profit-driven corporation that will go to any lengths to increase profitability. read more

Sebastian Curi is known for his playful and surreal Pop Art style, as showcased in his latest artwork featuring the Chiquita Banana and its lovers with a creative flair and lively twist. With his work, he follows in the footsteps of Romero Britto, the founder of the Happy Art Movement, who advocates for the art of joy and happiness. read more

The proportion of imported fruits in the Russian fresh fruit market has traditionally been between 70-80%, as stated by Irina Koziy, CEO of FruitNews. "A lot of fruit varieties, like bananas and citrus fruits, do not grow in Russia or are produced in limited quantities due to severe climate conditions." read more

The Harvard Business School has published one of its renowned case studies on Equifruit, a pioneering importer and marketer of Fairtrade bananas in the North American market. Co-owners Jennie Coleman (President) and Kim Chackal (VP, Sales & Marketing) were present at Dartmouth College. read more