Banana

Ecuador exported 227.72 million boxes of bananas (each weighing 18.14 kg) between January and July 2025, representing a 4.77% increase over the same period last year, according to data from Acorbanec's Statistics Coordination Office. The European Union remained the main destination, accounting read more

The wholesale prices of bananas in several European countries displayed varied trends between week 33 (ending 17th August 2025) and week 34 (ending 24th August 2025) based on the most recent market data. In Bulgaria, prices saw a minor decrease from €139/100kg in week 33 to €137/100kg. read more

The Panamanian Minister of Trade Julio Moltó has informed reporters that he will meet with the owner and executives of Chiquita, as the country is working towards the return of the multinational company to banana production in the province of Bocas del Toro. read more

A banana-selling robot has been introduced in the United States and was recently seen operating in a grocery store. The robot is designed to interact with shoppers by moving through the aisles, asking questions, and offering produce. Video footage of the robot in action was shared on social media by TikTok user @robynlarz. read more

As several local news outlets report, the Consejo de Gabinete - the country's executive decision-making body - passed Resolution No. 99-25 on August 26, authorizing the Ministry of Moltó to approve the resumption of business operations for Chiquita. read more

Panama's Minister of Commerce, Julio Moltó, has informed reporters that he will be holding a meeting with the owner and senior executives of Chiquita as part of the country's efforts to bring back the multinational company's banana production to the province of Bocas del Toro. read more

Rząd w Panamie rzekomo dał Ministrowi Handlu Julio Moltó zielone światło do podpisania umów z Chiquita Panama i ponownego aktywowania działalności bananowej w Bocas del Toro.

The government in Panama has reportedly given Minister of Commerce Julio Moltó the green light to sign agreements with Chiquita Panama and reactivate its banana activity in Bocas del Toro. read more

For the second consecutive year, Chiquita bananas will be present at the Venice Film Festival, scheduled from today, August 27, to September 6. "We are happy to participate," highlights Mariaelena Paragone, head of global brand building strategy at Chiquita, "for the second year." read more

Fresh Del Monte has partnered with the CMA CGM Group to switch banana and pineapple shipments from traditional breakbulk vessels to containerized cold chain solutions. For years, bananas and pineapples destined for Japan and Korea have been transported on breakbulk vessels. read more

Eksport bananów z Indii pozostaje odporny pomimo niedawnych intensywnych opadów deszczu zakłócających produkcję i logistykę. Rynek radzi sobie z fluktuacjami dostępności na farmach, jednocześnie utrzymując stabilne zapotrzebowanie na kluczowych rynkach - podzielił się Nagoor Shareef Shaik, Dyrektor handlowy świeżych produktów w firmie Sattvaa Owaiss. read more