Banana

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

The Department of Agriculture in the Philippines is looking to expand its agricultural export range by promoting 10 additional high-value crops for the global market, following a rebound in banana exports, the department announced. Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel, Jr., stated in a press release. read more

The average wholesale banana prices in the UK stayed relatively stable this week, with only a few changes in prices for dollar banana origins. Colombia (Dollar) saw a decrease in the most common price range from £0.88 to £1.04, resulting in a range of £0.15. read more

The spread of the Ralstonia solanacearum bacterium, known as moko, has raised alarms in the province of El Oro, one of Ecuador's main banana production centers. According to Javier Lupú, director of Productive Development of the Prefecture, the disease is now present in 185 farms, posing a risk to the banana industry. read more

With Fruit Logistica starting in Berlin, Roamler is providing a live update on this week's retail data through our Monday Morning Price Tracker. Here's what we've gathered from this week's report:
Avocado trend: Roamler has noticed a notable fragmentation in the avocado category this week. read more

The government of the Philippines has requested a reduction in tariffs on banana exports to Japan, as reported by Manila Bulletin. read more