Banana

Bananas and pomegranates from Peru will be the next products to be exported to China after the two countries signed a new phytosanitary protocol. read more

Bananas from the Andhra Pradesh state in South India are gaining recognition as a reliable and high-potential crop, according to Nagireddy Nagarjuna Reddy, founder of fresh produce aggregator NMR Fruit Ventures. "The recent cyclone in the State had no impact on banana cultivation in the Rayalaseema region," he added. read more

Ecuadorean banana exports to the US have increased this year despite President Trump's new tariffs. read more

The wholesale prices of bananas in various European Union markets showed little change between week 42 and week 43, based on the most recent data provided in euros per 100 kilograms. In Germany, prices remained stable at €118 per 100 kg, indicating consistent conditions in the country. read more

The global banana industry is currently experiencing increasing challenges due to plant diseases such as Fusarium Tropical Race 4 (TR4) and Black Sigatoka, which are affecting production in major regions. Fresh Del Monte CEO Mohammad Abu-Ghazaleh cautioned during the company's Q3 earnings call that the industry is facing these threats. read more

From January to September 2025, Ecuador exported 285.05 million boxes of bananas, which marks a 3.51% increase compared to the same period in 2024, as reported by the Statistics Coordination Office of Acorbanec. The European Union continued to be the primary destination, representing 30.9% of the exports, followed by Russia. read more

A blog post challenged a Time Magazine article claiming that climate change "is coming" for bananas, arguing that the warning was inaccurate. Nevertheless, evidence indicates that the impact of climate change on bananas is multifaceted and differs from region to region. A study from 2019 discovered that the increasing temperatures have led to an amplification read more

In the 1960s, the Coliman brand was established in the Mexican state of Colima by Mr. Custodio Aguilar Málaga, who initially focused on exporting bananas. His dedication to quality and vision inspired the next generation to expand the family business. Under the leadership of his sons Jorge, Víctor, and read more

Fresh Del Monte Produce chairman and CEO Mohammad Abu-Ghazaleh has once again raised concerns about the rising threat to global banana supplies. read more

The Canadian banana supplier Equifruit has intensified its efforts to educate consumers about the affordability of switching to Fairtrade fruit. read more

Ecuador, the world's largest exporter of bananas, has continued to increase its shipments to the United States in 2025 despite facing higher import tariffs. José Antonio Hidalgo, the executive director of the Association of Banana Exporters of Ecuador (AEBE) and coordinator of the Ecuadorian Banana and read more

The management of fruit ripening has always been one of the most delicate stages in the fresh produce supply chain. Bringing bananas or other climacteric fruits to the ideal ripening stage at the right moment is both an art and a science. Ethylene, a plant hormone, plays a crucial role in this process. read more