Banana

The Ecuadorian company Interanza, known for its expertise in exporting avocados, has expanded its product range to include mangoes, dragon fruit, and bananas. Dennise Alarcón announced this expansion during an event at the Ecuadorian Embassy in the Netherlands, which was attended by key international clients. read more

Ecuador remains on high alert following an outbreak in early September, which authorities suspect to be Fusarium Race 4 (Foc R4T) in El Oro. While waiting for official confirmation, authorities are enhancing biosecurity measures to prevent the possible spread to nearby plantations. read more

Banana production worldwide continues to face significant losses due to Fusarium wilt, caused by Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense (Foc) tropical race 4 (TR4). Management options are still limited, and resistant Cavendish varieties have not yet been developed. Growing evidence indicates that fungal pathogens are becoming more resistant to traditional control methods. read more

According to the press service of Rosselkhoznadzor, as reported by reefertrends, the head of the authority, Sergei Dankvert, held talks with representatives of the Indian Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying, as well as the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. read more

Rosselkhoznadzor, Russia's phytosanitary watchdog, has stated that Russia may import up to 500,000 metric tons of bananas from India. The agency, which is in charge of approving agricultural imports, mentioned that India is considering increasing its banana exports to the Russian market. read more

Zachowanie jakości i świeżości bananów podczas długich tras eksportowych pozostaje kluczowe dla indyjskich eksporterów i może stanowić różnicę między odrzuceniem a sukcesem na rynku - twierdzi Deepak Rajmohan, dyrektor generalny GreenPod Labs, przedsiębiorstwa agrobiotechnologicznego. "Istnieją sposoby, aby zapewnić optymalny czas przechowywania. read more

The Costa Rican banana industry has recently shared new data and technical findings that reinforce its commitment to social and environmental sustainability in a regional context where agricultural production is facing growing regulatory and environmental challenges. According to information from the National Banana read more

Fyffes and Morrisons have announced a joint in-store campaign for bananas and pineapples, running in 488 Morrisons outlets across the UK. The initiative, titled "Eat 'em, Like 'em, Love 'em," is designed to encourage consumers to try and explore different ways of enjoying the two fruits. read more

It is not only climate change and curiosity that are bringing exotic fruits closer to Italians: there is also the strategy of brands to offer a wider range of products, including tasty, nutritionally beneficial, and versatile options. read more

A new banana box design developed through collaboration between packaging specialists and international fruit exporters is targeting improved sustainability and reduced shipping weight without compromising strength. The project began when technical experts from Mondi Containerboard explored. read more

According to official market data, the average price of bananas decreased in several major Latin American suppliers in week 41 compared to the previous week. Colombian bananas, for example, averaged £0.96 per kilogram, down from £1.01 the previous week, representing a decrease of £0.04 per kilogram or approximately read more

Fyffes and Morrisons have launched a significant in-store brand activation campaign for bananas and pineapples in 488 stores throughout the UK. read more

The Australian retailer Coles has started its Banana A-Peel national fundraiser for 2025, where funds from banana sales will be donated to Little Athletics Australia. read more

Od dziesięciu lat francuska banana jest sprzedawana w swoim opakowaniu w kolorach błękitnym, białym i czerwonym. Na przestrzeni lat zdobyła serca Francuzów i nadal rośnie, nawet w trudnym klimacie gospodarczym. W ciągu dekady francuska banana ugruntowała swoją pozycję jako oryginalna. read more

"We are a 'price maker' in the region and we would like to keep it that way," says Nitesh Ramlakhan, Director of Production Operations at Food and Agriculture Industries (FAI). As Suriname's only banana plantation, the company occupies a unique position. With a focus on flavor, a realistic read more

On the occasion of Fruit Attraction, Fresh Del Monte launched a spectacular activation in the Madrid metro to celebrate Del Monte Honeyglow bananas. A sensory journey dedicated to taste and quality. read more

SPAR Kosovo celebrates six year anniversaryAs part of its sixth anniversary celebrations, SPAR Kosovo organized a campaign to express gratitude to customers for their trust and support. The highlight of the campaign was the giveaway of a brand new car to one fortunate customer.Source: spar-international.com Australia: read more

Bananas continue to be one of the most affordable fruits on the global market, even as production costs rise. While prices have seen a slight increase in recent years, they have not risen at the same rate as other fruits, including those grown in Europe," said Marike de Peña, President of the Latin American and. read more

In the thirty-ninth week of the year, there is a decrease in the sales volume of fruit and vegetables sold by weight in large-scale retail trade, with a worsening compared to previous weeks. All physical channels are experiencing a decline, especially hypermarkets and discount stores, while online sales are also decreasing. read more

UK-based Tropic has launched its first commercial product, a non-browning banana developed through gene editing. The variety has been included on TIME's 2025 Best Inventions list in the food and drink category. For more than two decades, TIME has highlighted technologies across multiple sectors,… read more