Banana

Omar stated, "We have concentrated on improving efficiency, meaning producing more within the same area. This summarizes the strategy of the Costa Rican banana sector, which has maintained its cultivated area at around 42,000 hectares for over 15 years, prioritizing productivity over expansion." read more

Compagnie des bananes de Mondoni (CDBM), a subsidiary of France's Compagnie fruitière de Marseille, exported 5,944 tons of bananas from January to April 2025. Entering the banana market in June 2023, CDBM now ranks third among Cameroonian exporters, overtaking Boh Plantations PLC, a long-time leader. read more

Citing Panamanian Labor Minister Jackeline Muñoz de Cedeño, Reuters reports that about 1,500 banana workers employed by Chiquita across the country are set to be dismissed after they went on strike against planned social security reforms. read more

The current supply of bananas is lower compared to previous years, partially because of a scarcity of reefer containers in South America. As a result, prices are being driven to levels above the average. "In the open market, the price for green bananas is approximately 16 to 17 euros, so these prices are quite high," says Robert Greeve of Anaco. read more

François Moran, manager of Tropibana at the Rungis market, is a strong advocate for bananas from Guadeloupe and Martinique, which his father used to sell at the same market. "This banana meets all the criteria: it is French, it is European, and it tastes excellent. Before I took over the" read more

Obecnie podaż bananów jest niewielka - co jest nietypowe na tę porę roku. "Mamy wiele braków na Wschodnim Wybrzeżu i na Zachodnim Wybrzeżu. Wszyscy teraz szukają owoców" - mówi Andy Thomas-Stivalet z Kavidac Produce. Dlaczego więc podaż bananów jest szczególnie ograniczona? Po pierwsze, istnieje read more

The banana industry in Panama is currently facing a critical moment, characterized by a strike that has halted operations and impacted the entire production chain. The situation escalated when Chiquita suspended its activities and let go of thousands of workers, causing tension and discontent in the region. read more

In Lilongwe, Malawi, the first national banana industry conference took place on May 30, emphasizing the collaboration among agricultural sectors. Emily Chirwa, a farmer from Nkhotakota and a member of the Ngana Banana Cooperative, presented ripe bananas and homemade chips. She stated, "These bananas paid my read more

The European Union, Russia, and South Korea are now the main destination countries. The EU purchased 4.81% more fruits compared to the previous year, with significant increases seen in Germany, the Netherlands, and Poland. read more

Frutania CEO Markus Schneider has not regretted the move to the south, which he dared to take a few years ago with the founding of a branch in Oberkirch. This decision resulted in the establishment of the sister company Fruitfels GmbH, which serves the retail food sector. read more

The Department of Agriculture, in partnership with Altertrade Philippines Inc., is working to expand the global market presence of Balangon bananas and strengthen the industry in Northern Luzon, Philippines. Nueva Vizcaya is one of seven regions that cultivate the Balangon banana. read more

W kwietniu zanotowano wzrost eksportu bananów z Brazylii, zgodnie z danymi Comex Stat. Dostawy do Mercosur sięgnęły 7,6 tys. ton, co oznacza wzrost o 24% w porównaniu z marcowymi liczbami. Eksport do Unii Europejskiej wzrósł do 1,8 tys. ton, zwiększając się o 51%. Obydwa miejsca docelowe zanotowały wyższe wolumeny w porównaniu z... read more