Banana

The Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, and Fisheries (MAGP) announced that banana producers and exporters in Ecuador agreed to set the minimum support price (MSP) for a 50-pound box at $7.75 for 2026. This amount represents a $0.25 increase from the 2025 MSP, which will stay in effect until. read more

Wzrost eksportu bananów z Brazylii w 2025 roku w porównaniu z poprzednim rokiem był spowodowany większą krajową produkcją bananów gatunku nanica w regionach Południowym i Południowo-Wschodnim oraz silniejszym popytem zagranicznym w pierwszej połowie roku. Ograniczenia produkcyjne w konkurencyjnych regionach, takich jak Paragwaj, odegrały również rolę. read more

In 2025, the structural recovery of national consumption of fruit and vegetables that began at the end of 2024 continues. This confirmation comes from the Report on domestic consumption of fruit and vegetables by Cso Italy, updated at the end of the third quarter. Bananas, kiwis, pears, strawberries, watermelons, and melons are performing well, with a decrease in. read more

Banana suppliers to India's quick commerce platforms often face a challenge with fruits becoming unsellable after just three days, according to Ketan Wagh from Haitech Solution. Haitech Solution has been distributing StePac's advanced packaging solutions in India for over a decade. Ketan Wagh mentions that preserving inventory becomes difficult when... read more

The rise of pineapples as a leading fruit alongside traditional top-selling varieties like bananas, apples, and oranges has been validated in a consumer survey carried out by Nielsen. read more

The prices of bananas in the main supplying countries remained relatively stable this week, with only small adjustments being recorded in most origins. The average price for all supplying countries decreased slightly to £0.87 per kilogram, down from £0.88 last week. The ACP group had an average price of £0.84. read more

The North American banana industry has entered a new phase. Four major companies, Chiquita, Dole, Fresh Del Monte, and Fyffes, which collectively control the banana market in the region, have come together to establish the Banana Association of North America (Bana). This non-profit organization aims to enhance the industry. read more

The North American banana industry has entered a new phase. Chiquita, Dole, Fresh Del Monte, and Fyffes, four companies that collectively control the banana market in the region, have come together to establish the Banana Association of North America (Bana), a non-profit organization aimed at enhancing. read more

Banana production is still under pressure due to climate variability and plant health issues. According to new data from the Food and Agriculture Organization, bananas and other major tropical fruits generated over US$122 billion in 2024. Exporting countries like Ecuador, Colombia, read more

Peruvian authorities have reported that over 3,407 kilograms of cocaine were intercepted this week in the northwestern region of Piura. According to the interior ministry, the drugs were meant to be hidden in banana export boxes and sent to Belgium. The seizure took place on Wednesday. read more

Emerson, Colombian banana exports grew by 22 per cent in the first half of 2025. What are your expectations for the end of the year? read more

Sagar Rajput of Kulswamini Fruit Export states that India's banana exports are stable, with increasing demand during winter, particularly from Iran. Rajput also mentions that there are ample opportunities in banana exports, and currently, the market is performing strongly. Kulswamini Fruit predominantly exports the G9 Cavendish variety. read more

Álvaro Quito, the head of certification, operations, and logistics at the Ecuadorian Association Nueva Esperanza, stated that the banana sector is currently experiencing a situation with high demand for certifications, phytosanitary challenges, and significant price variations, both for conventional and organic bananas. read more

Banana production is still being affected by climate variability and plant health issues. According to new data from the Food and Agriculture Organization, bananas and other major tropical fruits generated over US$122 billion in 2024. Exporting countries like Ecuador and Colombia are major contributors to this industry. read more

W roku 2025 był trudny dla przemysłu bananowego w Kostaryce. Danilo Román, prezes Narodowej Korporacji Bananowej (Corbana), przypisał to spadkowi produkcji w pierwszej połowie roku, spowodowanemu złymi warunkami pogodowymi i rozprzestrzenianiem się chorób związanych z obfitymi opadami deszczu. read more

SIIM and CMA CGM have signed a logistics agreement covering the weekly transport of over 70 refrigerated containers of pineapples and bananas from Latin America to the Port of Dunkirk starting in January 2026. These volumes, which were previously managed through Rotterdam and Antwerp, will now be unloaded at Dunkirk. read more

The rapidly increasing food import bill in Africa, currently estimated at $70 billion per year and expected to reach $111 billion by 2025, highlights the critical importance of investing in agricultural biotechnology and climate-smart food systems, according to experts. This was emphasized in discussions with The New Times. read more

The Ecuadorian banana sector showed signs of stabilization at the end of October after months of decline, according to the AEBE Statistical Bulletin. Between January and October 2025, banana exports reached a total of 315.26 million boxes, marking a 3.40% increase compared to the same period in 2024. After reaching its highest read more

Spanish authorities have dismantled a cocaine import network that was using fruit containers from Ecuador. This was the result of a joint operation carried out by the Guardia Civil, Policia Nacional, and customs officials from the Tax Agency. The investigation targeted shipments of produce coming from South America, specifically Ecuador. read more

New Zealand: Woolworths Greenlane wraps itself up for Christmas

Woolworths NZ is giving Christmas a big Kiwi twist this year, quite literally, with a full festive wrap taking over its Greenlane store. This larger-than-life makeover officially marks the start of Woolworths' "Feels Like Christmas" campaign. read more