Banana

In Brazil, the Cavendish banana is widely known as the "nanica" banana, despite its long fruit shape. Researchers explain that the name reflects the height of the plant rather than the size of the fruit. Edson Perito Amorim of Embrapa Cassava and Fruit Crops says the term is a misconception. read more

Po kilku miesiącach spowolnienia eksport bananów z Ekwadoru zanotował lekką poprawę w październiku 2025 roku, osiągając kumulacyjny wzrost o 3,4 procent w porównaniu do tego samego okresu w ubiegłym roku, co odpowiada 315,26 milionom wysłanych skrzynek. read more

A new dwarf banana variety developed in India has been released with traits aimed at reducing lodging risk and shortening the production cycle. The variety, known as Kaveri Vaaman, has been developed by the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre. According to a media statement, "this is the first mutant read more

The global banana industry is on high alert as Fusarium Wilt Tropical Race 4 (FW-TR4) and Sigatoka diseases pose serious challenges for banana growers and global traders worldwide, according to Hun Chong Tan, Business Head of Innoterra Bioscience. "The Cavendish variety is on the brink of..." read more

Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. has entered into a strategic partnership with THACO Agri, the agricultural division of Vietnam's THACO Group, formalized during a signing ceremony at THACO Group headquarters in Ho Chi Minh City. The agreement establishes long-term cooperation on banana sourcing. read more

Fresh Del Monte Produce has announced that it has formed a strategic partnership with Thaco Agri, the agricultural division of Vietnam's Thaco Group, which is a prominent regional producer with extensive farming operations in Vietnam and Cambodia. read more

Fresh Del Monte Produce has recently revealed that it has established a strategic partnership with Thaco Agri, the agricultural branch of Vietnam's Thaco Group. Thaco Agri is a prominent regional producer with extensive farming activities in Vietnam and Cambodia. read more

Banana growers in the Dhar district of Madhya Pradesh are facing losses due to low market prices, which have prompted some farmers to destroy their fully grown crops. The absence of buyers and the current rates not covering basic input costs are leaving farmers with months of labor and investment without any returns. read more

ProDominicana focuses on the development of the Dominican agricultural sector and the initiatives put in place to assist exporters in the face of current market difficulties. "Our primary agricultural export products include avocado, mango, banana, and pineapple. Nevertheless, we are observing a significant growth in the emerging sector. read more

The most recent UK wholesale banana price report indicates that bananas from Dollar-origin sources have increased in price for the week, while those from ACP (Africa, Caribbean, and Pacific) countries have remained the same. Belize was the only ACP country with a quoted price this week, with an average of £0.99 per kg, unchanged from the previous week. Cameroon and the read more

After the positive response obtained from the launch of Plátano de Canarias IGP in the Italian market, Dole Italia announces the start of the second phase of the distribution project. The product, introduced in recent months in collaboration with Cortilia, a leading food tech company in the service of read more

One of the leading banana exporters in Cameroon did not ship any fruit during September and October, as per the latest figures released by the industry association Assobacam. read more

Chiquita will resume banana production and exports from Panama in January 2026, with its workforce expected to reach 5,000 employees by February. read more

The tariff update that became effective on November 13, 2025, is anticipated to impact sourcing patterns and cost structures in the U.S. fruit market. As per the updated policy, the United States eliminated tariffs on a wide range of fruit products, such as avocados, mangoes, bananas, pineapples, read more

The IAEA is collaborating with countries to address Fusarium wilt (Foc TR4) in bananas using nuclear techniques and coordinated research. Foc TR4 is a soil-borne fungus that can remain viable for many years and has spread from Asia to Africa, and more recently to Latin America, posing a transboundary challenge for... read more

India's banana export sector is showing a strong growth trend, with significant gains in recent years, according to Shvam Dhumal, Director at Agroindi EXIM Pvt Ltd, a fresh produce exporter located in Maharashtra. "India's banana exports increased by 70% in the year 2023-24 to reach USD 272 million. read more

The average wholesale prices for bananas from Latin America and the Caribbean were mixed in European Union markets during weeks 45 and 46 of 2025, based on the most recent wholesale data. Prices are reported per 100 kg. In week 45 (ending 09-11-25), prices ranged from €85 per read more

Caroline García, manager of the Dominican company Caribio Fresh Fruit, confirmed that the current season has been "very good," despite the challenges that the sector is facing. The company, which specializes in conventional and organic bananas, exports mainly to the United States, Spain. read more

President Trump announced last week, on November 14, that certain agricultural products would no longer be subject to reciprocal tariffs. Bananas, oranges, and tropical fruits are some examples of the more than 200 agricultural products that are now exempt. "This is definitely some positive news," he stated. read more

Applications to work on banana farms in Changuinola exceeded initial expectations, according to data from the Ministry of Labor and Workforce Development. The company had planned to hire 3,000 workers in the first phase, but 5,837 people applied during the five-day job fair. read more