Banana

Brazilian banana exports declined in April after a surge in March due to increased fruit consumption. Data from Comex Stat shows that Brazil exported around 5,400 tons of bananas in April 2026, marking a 22% decrease from the previous month. FOB revenue also dropped by 30%. read more

The banana supply chain is currently facing multiple significant challenges. These include climate change and extreme weather events, increasing operational costs, labor shortages in certain regions, disruptions in logistics, phytosanitary threats like TR4, and growing regulatory requirements... read more

On May 14, the Association of Banana Exporters of Ecuador (AEBE), acting as the coordinator of the Ecuadorian Banana Cluster, took part in the Second Technical Committee of "Safe Cargo," a component of the Security, Hope, and Resilience for Peace in Ecuador Program (SERPAZ). read more

Fruit production in Espírito Santo continues to expand, with avocado production recording growth of 871 per cent over the past decade. Papaya and bananas remain among the state's main fruit crops, while avocados are increasing their share of production and export activity. Carlos Eiras. read more

Przemysł bananowy w Ekwadorze stoi w obliczu roku pełnego wyzwań klimatycznych, geopolitycznych i fitosanitarnych. Pomimo tego, pozostaje optymistyczny co do przyszłości, wspierany przez silne światowe zapotrzebowanie i adaptacyjność sektora. Hugo Castro Alvear, dyrektor operacyjny HugoFruit, podkreśla, że banany read more

Andy Thomas-Stivalet of Kavidac Produce predicts that there are numerous changes on the horizon for the banana industry. "I foresee the next two years being very difficult for the banana industry with a lot of supply destruction happening, particularly in the next 18 to 24 months," he says. "People will be pushed to the edge." read more

Badakengyi, a wild banana variety from Papua New Guinea. This discovery could greatly benefit the banana industry, as Fusarium wilt STR4 is a devastating disease that affects banana crops worldwide. read more

The prices of bananas on the European market remained relatively stable this week, with minimal changes reported in different supplying regions. The most recent market data shows that the average price for bananas overall was €0.95/kg, which is a decrease of 1% compared to the previous week. ACP bananas continued to maintain their... read more

Popyt na banany ekologiczne jest duży. Zazwyczaj spada po typowym wzroście zimą i na początku pierwszego kwartału, ale utrzymuje się na wysokim poziomie, a perspektywy są korzystne. Według raportu rynku ekologicznego Stowarzyszenia Handlu Organicznego, w 2025 roku kategoria bananów ekologicznych wzrosła o ponad 12... read more

The curved, yellow fruit for sale at Markup Marché is not a banana. It is an 'all-natural, magical, energy-boosting bar'. To purchase it, you must pay £74. read more