Banana

The global banana industry is currently experiencing increasing challenges due to plant diseases such as Fusarium Tropical Race 4 (TR4) and Black Sigatoka, which are affecting production in major regions. Fresh Del Monte CEO Mohammad Abu-Ghazaleh cautioned during the company's Q3 earnings call that the industry is facing these threats. read more

From January to September 2025, Ecuador exported 285.05 million boxes of bananas, which marks a 3.51% increase compared to the same period in 2024, as reported by the Statistics Coordination Office of Acorbanec. The European Union continued to be the primary destination, representing 30.9% of the exports, followed by Russia. read more

A blog post challenged a Time Magazine article claiming that climate change "is coming" for bananas, arguing that the warning was inaccurate. Nevertheless, evidence indicates that the impact of climate change on bananas is multifaceted and differs from region to region. A study from 2019 discovered that the increasing temperatures have led to an amplification read more

In the 1960s, the Coliman brand was established in the Mexican state of Colima by Mr. Custodio Aguilar Málaga, who initially focused on exporting bananas. His dedication to quality and vision inspired the next generation to expand the family business. Under the leadership of his sons Jorge, Víctor, and read more

Fresh Del Monte Produce chairman and CEO Mohammad Abu-Ghazaleh has once again raised concerns about the rising threat to global banana supplies. read more

The Canadian banana supplier Equifruit has intensified its efforts to educate consumers about the affordability of switching to Fairtrade fruit. read more

Ecuador, the world's largest exporter of bananas, has continued to increase its shipments to the United States in 2025 despite facing higher import tariffs. José Antonio Hidalgo, the executive director of the Association of Banana Exporters of Ecuador (AEBE) and coordinator of the Ecuadorian Banana and read more

The management of fruit ripening has always been one of the most delicate stages in the fresh produce supply chain. Bringing bananas or other climacteric fruits to the ideal ripening stage at the right moment is both an art and a science. Ethylene, a plant hormone, plays a crucial role in this process. read more

Tokyo's obsession with bananas runs deep, from its famous Tokyo Banana sponge cakes to chocolate-dipped banana snacks at festivals. The beloved Tokyo Banana, made with real banana paste, was created by Grapestone Co. as a tourist souvenir rather than a local tradition, quickly becoming Japan's. read more

Kierowcy zostali zaskoczeni, gdy zobaczyli pełnowymiarowy samochód w kształcie banana, który krążył autostradą, co szybko stało się wiralem w internecie. Rekordowy "samochód owocowy", który rzekomo został zbudowany na bazie modelu Ford F-150 z 1993 roku, ma olśniewająco żółtą powłokę, która doskonale imituje słynny owoc. Udostępniony read more

Managing fruit ripening has always been one of the most delicate stages in the fresh produce supply chain. Bringing bananas or other climacteric fruits to the ideal stage of ripeness at just the right time is both an art and a science. Ethylene, a natural plant hormone, plays a central role in this process. read more

Managing fruit ripening has always been one of the most delicate stages in the fresh produce supply chain. Bringing bananas or other climacteric fruits to the ideal stage of ripeness at just the right time is both an art and a science. Ethylene, a natural plant hormone, plays a central role in this process. read more

Banana exports from India have seen a significant increase this month, according to Prasad Chavan from India-based Acres EXIM. "Our banana exports have been doing exceptionally well this quarter, with a rise in demand from our key markets, particularly in Europe and the Middle East. Export volumes have increased by approximately 15% this." read more

Najnowsze dane dotyczące rynku bananów nie wykazują większych zmian cen w kluczowych regionach pochodzenia w tym tygodniu. Średnie ceny pozostały stabilne na poziomie 0,93 funta za kilogram, a większość krajów dostawczych utrzymała poziomy z poprzedniego tygodnia. Kolumbia była jedynym eksporterem, który odnotował pewne zmiany, zanotowano tam lekkie obniżenie o 1%. read more

W Territory, banana plants have been growing for nearly a decade in soil infected with a fungus that normally destroys banana crops. The plants, developed by researchers at the Queensland University of Technology (QUT), carry a genetic modification that protects them from Tropical read more

The banana sector in Ecuador plans to adopt a water and carbon footprint measurement tool created by the FAO's World Banana Forum. The goal is to accurately assess water usage and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. This tool was introduced in Ecuador during Banana Time 2025, a major event in the industry. read more

Cztery główne importery bananów ogłosiły utworzenie nowego stowarzyszenia handlowego non-profit w celu wsparcia kategorii bananów w Ameryce Północnej. Stowarzyszenie Bananów Północnej Ameryki (BANA) będzie zarządzane przez Radę Dyrektorów składającą się z kierowników firm członkowskich, w tym read more

The Banana Exporters Association of Ecuador (Aebe) has joined the ALER4TA Regional Governance and Coordination Committee, a body led by the German Agency for International Cooperation (Giz), to coordinate regional efforts for the prevention, containment, and control of Fusarium Wilt TR4 in the banana industry. read more

Banana markets around the world are experiencing a variety of trends as contract discussions, changes in imports, and seasonal shifts influence supply and pricing. Dutch importers are currently in the process of finalizing contracts for the upcoming year, with pressure from Ecuadorian growers to increase prices. Meanwhile, European markets are dealing with decreased demand. read more

Po kilku miesiącach bezczynności na plantacjach bananów w Bocas del Toro, Chiquita Panama wznowiła działalność, co oznacza powrót firmy po przerwie w produkcji spowodowanej strajkiem wcześniej w tym roku. Minister Pracy i Rozwoju Pracy Panamy, Jackeline Muñoz, stwierdziła, że więcej read more