Banana

Policja i celnicy w Hiszpanii przechwycili ponad 13 ton kokainy ukrytej w przesyłce bananów z Ekwadoru. read more

Members of the international banana trade will convene in the city of Machala in Ecuador's El Oro province next week for the first edition of Banana Business, the international convention organized by the Banana Marketing and Export Association of Ecuador (Acorbanec). read more

Last week, a European delegation visited an organic banana farm in Ecuador to learn about the country's efforts to comply with strict European regulations on sustainability, quality, environment, and due diligence. read more

Las autoridades españolas han informado sobre la mayor incautación de cocaína en el país hasta la fecha, que asciende a 13 toneladas. La operación se llevó a cabo en el puerto sur de Algeciras el 14 de octubre, donde la policía y los agentes de aduanas interceptaron la droga oculta dentro de un barco contenedor que había zarpado desde Guayaquil. read more

Ciężkie opady deszczu i silne wiatry spowodowały zniszczenia na ponad ośmiu hektarach plantacji bananów w Antipas, Cotabato. Miejski Urząd Redukcji Ryzyka Katastroficznego i Zarządzania Kryzysowego (MDRRMO) poinformował, że dwie plantacje bananów zostały dotknięte, a łączna powierzchnia zniszczonych terenów wynosi 8,2 hektara w Barangay Canaan. read more

According to official estimates, over 16,000 hectares of farmland in Senegal have been flooded, severely impacting the production of onions, okra, eggplants, bananas, tomatoes, as well as staple crops like corn and rice. read more

Richard Salazar, executive director of the Ecuadorian Banana Marketing and Export Association (Acorbanec) and organizer of the Banana Business 2024 Convention, announced that the event will also serve as a platform to promote strategic alliances, conduct business negotiations, and foster collaboration. read more

In the Gaibandha district of Bangladesh, farmers are increasingly turning to banana cultivation due to its low input costs and high returns. The area's soil and climate conditions make it suitable for growing a variety of banana types. read more

The Cobweb theory suggests that price volatility in agricultural markets results in supply fluctuations, leading to a cycle of price changes. In Uganda, coffee farmers struggle to forecast market prices due to the inelastic supply in the short term. Despite past patterns, fluctuations in prices make it difficult for farmers to anticipate their income accurately. read more

The National Fair-Trade Organization (NFTO) has successfully sent the first shipment of premium bananas from Saint Lucia to Canada. This initiative is in line with Caricom's 25 by 25 agenda, which aims to reduce import dependence and strengthen export activities within the Caribbean, thereby. read more

In Janakpurdham, the capital of Madesh, Nepal, bananas worth around $403,225 (50 million rupees) have been imported from India for the Chhath festival. The festival, which involves fasting, traditionally includes bananas as a crucial offering to God. Bishweshwar Yadav, read more