Banana

In September and October 2025, only three out of four active banana producers in Cameroon conducted exports. According to data released by the Banana Association of Cameroon (Assobacam), Boh Plantations Plc, now the smallest operator in the sector following the emergence of Compagnie des bananes de. read more

Fyffes has published the findings of a recent consumer research conducted across Europe, which has confirmed that bananas are the top favorite fruit among consumers. read more

A banana breeding consortium has made a significant advancement in ensuring the future of one of the most widely consumed fruits in the world, with a number of disease-resistant varieties now moving into pre-commercial trials. The Musa Breeding Company (MBC) has utilized traditional, non-GMO breeding techniques to identify read more

The Trump administration has announced new tariff exemptions for various products, including tomatoes and bananas. The new regulation also covers other agricultural products like beef and coffee, as reported by FreshPlaza. read more

Niedawne badania konsumenckie przeprowadzone dla firmy Fyffes wskazują, że banany nadal są najczęściej spożywanym owocem w Europie. Ankieta, przeprowadzona przez NielsenIQ na ponad 7000 respondentach, wykazała, że 89% konsumentów jadło banany w ciągu ostatnich czterech tygodni. read more

The President of the United States, Donald Trump, signed an executive order on Friday (14 November) exempting a variety of food products, such as bananas, tropical fruits, tomatoes, and oranges, from the reciprocal tariffs imposed by his administration on 2 April. read more

The US president, Donald Trump, signed an executive order on Friday, November 14th, exempting various food products such as bananas, tropical fruits, tomatoes, and oranges from the reciprocal tariffs imposed by his administration on April 2nd. read more

Amidst increasing competition in the European fruit and vegetable market, Cupalma, the leading banana producer in the Canary Islands, and the Orsero Group, Europe's top fruit distributor and ripening company, have announced plans to export PGI Plátano through their Spanish subsidiary Hermanos Fernández. read more

The Trump administration has announced new tariff exemptions for various products, including tomatoes and bananas. Additionally, other agricultural products like beef and coffee are also covered under the new regulation. This decision grants these products an exemption from the so-called "reciprocal" tariffs imposed by the administration. read more

The Trump administration has announced new tariff exemptions for various products including cut flowers, tomatoes, and bananas. Additionally, beef and coffee, among other agricultural products, are covered under the new regulation. This decision excludes these products from the "reciprocal" tariffs. read more

Flash Gala is being used as an example of how branding is developing in the fresh apple category, with growers and marketers noting a broader shift toward differentiated retail positioning in fresh produce. Historically, branding in fruits has been limited to a few well-known citrus fruits, bananas, kiwis, and other popular items. read more

The Trump administration has announced new tariff exemptions for various products, including tomatoes and bananas. Other agricultural products like beef and coffee are also covered under the new regulation. This decision exempts these products from the reciprocal tariffs imposed by Trump. read more

The Trump administration has announced new tariff exemptions for various products, including tomatoes and bananas. Other agricultural products like beef and coffee are also covered under the new regulation. This decision exempts these products from the reciprocal tariffs imposed by Trump. read more

Bananas, hot pies, and Christmas Eve madness: Pāpāmoa's newest supermarket turns one. Foodstuffs North Island reported: "It's been one year since New World The Sands opened its doors, bringing a much-needed full-service supermarket to the fast-growing community of Pāpāmoa East, and the numbers." read more

Catalytic Generators is continuing to expand its presence in the European market and beyond. The company is nearing the end of another year of supplying Fruchtimport vanWylick, one of Germany's largest banana importers with a capacity of over 230,000 boxes per week. read more

The Department of Agriculture in the Philippines has announced increased government support for the banana sector in the country, introducing a set of measures to combat the spread of Panama disease and enhance competitiveness in the global market. read more

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