Banana

Canary Islands Banana and Ausolan have renewed their collaboration to continue promoting healthy eating and the consumption of domestic products.

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Maynor Velásquez, manager of the Association of Banana Producers of Honduras, stated on Tuesday that the area devoted to banana production has decreased considerably and has been affected by consecutive floods. Currently, the harvest varies between 2,500 and 2,800 boxes per hectare. read more

MocChau Highland JSC will be exhibiting at Fruit Logistica again, marking the company's second participation in the event, despite having visited the exhibition numerous times in the past as attendees. "We have been studying the effectiveness and impact of Fruit Logistica on the fruit industry for many years as visitors before deciding to exhibit." read more

This week, the Kantar Institute released its ranking of the most popular fruits and vegetables among the French last autumn, based on the quantities purchased over a 3-month period (P10/P11/P12). The top spot for fruit once again goes to bananas, and for vegetables, the first place goes to. read more

In an era where sustainability is paramount, the agricultural and apparel industries are witnessing the emergence of groundbreaking materials. A material science entity in London, Fibe, recently unveiled a novel textile fiber derived from potato harvest remnants, marking a significant stride in... read more

Contecon Guayaquil has opened a state-of-the-art cold storage facility at the Port of Guayaquil, representing a significant achievement for Ecuador's banana export infrastructure. The Guayaquil Banana Gateway is Ecuador's first on-dock cold storage hub, designed to enhance the country's position as a leader in banana exports. read more

Farmers in Warulwadi, Junnar taluka, who are traditionally known for their export-quality grapes, have begun cultivating export-grade bananas, creating a new source of sustainable income. Rutuparna Meher, an innovative farmer, has made history by sending the first air-conditioned container of bananas. read more

Between January and November 2024, Kyrgyzstan imported 33,050.9 tons of bananas worth $24.2 million, according to data from the National Statistical Committee. This marks a notable increase compared to the same period in 2023 when imports totaled 25,725.4 tons at a value of $16.8 million. read more

The banana sector in the Canary Islands saw a rebound in 2024 after a challenging 2023 characterized by record production but very low prices for the Plátanos de Canarias Producers' Organizations. The sector faced a critical situation in 2023 due to persistently low prices at the source and a sharp read more