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Co-op retailers report a growing engagement with banana producers in Peru through visits connected to sourcing programs coordinated with Equal Exchange. During a recent visit, co-op staff traveled to Peru to observe banana production systems and cooperative governance structures utilized by. read more

Some growers and shippers are consistently providing sufficient quantities and high quality Fairtrade bananas. "Despite widespread industry discussions in the last quarter of 2025 regarding anticipated supply shortages in 2026, the supply of Fairtrade bananas from Ecuador, the primary source for Equifruit Fairtrade bananas, has remained steady." read more

Wholesale banana prices in the UK increased this week from various sources, with price increases reported in the Dollar zone and the ACP group, as per the most recent DEFRA market data. Bananas from Colombia saw the most significant price increase, with the average price rising to £1.00 per kg from £0.78 previously. read more

W departamencie Hérault, niedaleko Montpellier, francuska farma obecnie produkuje banany lokalnie, w nieogrzewanej szklarni. Po pięciu latach eksperymentów z organizacją badawczą z zakresu agronomii, w ubiegłym roku wyprodukowano pierwsze dwie tony zbiorów nadających się do sprzedaży. Projekt opiera się na read more

Australian Bananas has launched Banana Swim Pass, a new promotional campaign that will offer Australians a free swim pass in partnership with Olympic champion, Ariarne Titmus. read more

India has successfully completed the first air shipment of Geographical Indication (GI)-tagged produce from Karnataka to the Maldives. This marks the first instance of multiple GI-recognized horticultural products from the state being exported by air to this market. The shipment included Nanjangudu Rasabale bananas and... read more

India's banana exports are experiencing steady annual growth, with a focus on the Middle East, Russia, and Eastern Europe, according to Vivek Karape from SunRaise Farmers, an Indian fruit exporter. The increase in exports is supported by enhanced post-harvest handling, expansion of pack-house facilities, and a growing customer base. read more

Chiquita has harvested its first Panamanian bananas since reactivating its operations in the country following last year’s labor dispute and mass layoffs. read more

Two geographically specific crops from Mysuru district, the Nanjangud Rasabale banana and Mysuru veelyadele betel leaves, have experienced a decline in cultivation due to disease outbreaks and limitations in marketing. Authorities have stated that preparations for exporting both products are underway. read more