Banana

Ecuadorian researchers have developed an in vitro gene-editing strategy with the goal of weakening the fungus that causes Fusarium wilt in bananas. The disease, which is caused by Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. cubense (Foc), affects the plant's vascular system and has been a persistent challenge for banana producers. read more

The average wholesale prices for bananas in the EU showed slight decreases in some markets in week 45 (ending 09-11-25) compared to week 44 (ending 02-11-25). Greece increased from €109 to €110 per 100 kg, while Spain decreased from €111 to €106. France saw a slight increase from €110 to €112. read more

Russia has begun constructing its first greenhouse for banana cultivation, announced Agriculture Minister Oksana Lut at the Bioprom forum. The interest in domestic banana production started in 2024 and has now progressed to the implementation stage. This initiative follows the government's July 2025... read more

The ecuadorian banana industry is currently facing one of the biggest production declines in recent years due to bacterial moko, a disease that mainly affects the growing regions in Manabí. According to Patricio Cabrera, general manager of CR Agroexport, "the incidence of moko has caused a decrease... read more

In Burhanpur, the largest banana-producing district in Madhya Pradesh, a farmer has pledged to remain half-naked until the government ensures fair prices for bananas. Cultivator Kishore Vasankar, 44, stated that prices have dropped dramatically to only ₹2-3 per kilogram, causing growers to be in debt and despair. read more

Antonio Grasso, kierownik importu owoców tropikalnych w Frutteti Siciliani, omawia obecny okres wzrostu i zmian na rynku bananów w Sycylii. Frutteti Siciliani to firma skupiająca się na jakości i bezpośredniej kontroli każdego etapu procesu, od importu do dojrzewania. "Zaczęliśmy" read more

While the banana market in Iran is constantly growing, domestic supply and imports are experiencing fluctuations and a drop this year. Savana Nasseriakbar, R&D expert at Iranian importer Persian Dasht Product Company, shares her insights. Iran is experiencing a decade-long drought that is. read more

The Palermo Marathon, the most popular road race in Southern Italy, scheduled for November 16, welcomes for the first time Dole Italia, a leading producer and distributor of premium quality fresh fruit, which makes its debut as the Official Sponsor of the 30th edition. read more

Tighter supply and stronger pricing seem to be the current trends for bananas and plantains, while pineapple is experiencing the opposite. In the case of bananas, the market is expected to become significantly tighter. Quality is improving, but more importantly, we are now in the season when banana supply typically decreases. read more

Costa Rica and Mexico are collaborating to create a comprehensive phytosanitary measures plan to ensure biosecurity during the XXV International Acorbat Congress and the X International Banana Corbana Congress, which are set to take place from April 20-23, 2026, in Merida, Yucatan. The congresses will gather... read more

Latin America and the Caribbean are the largest exporting region for bananas, accounting for around 80 percent of global exports¹. Among these countries, Ecuador stands out as the largest producer, generating roughly 285 million 40-lb. boxes of bananas for export. This figure significantly exceeds the read more

The prices of imported bananas to the UK have been decreasing this week, especially from suppliers in Central and South America. The latest data from Defra shows that the average import price of bananas sourced in dollars dropped by 16% to £0.78 per kilogram, down from £0.93 per kilogram the previous week. read more