Banana

Chiquita is getting ready to introduce Italian-grown bananas to the market for the first time next year. The multinational company has planted 20,000 banana trees at its pilot farm in Sicily, and plans to start marketing the fruit by mid-2026. read more

Chiquita, a U.S. multinational originally founded as the United Fruit Company in 1899 by Minor Keith, has established its largest ripening center in the EU in Cortenuova (Bergamo, Lombardy) and has begun planting 20,000 banana trees in Sicily, aiming to start marketing them by mid-2026. read more

The banana industry in Urabá, northern Colombia, is currently going through a period of contrasts. According to Felipe Echeverri Zapata from C.I. Agrogaira, the 2025 season has seen exceptional yields but has also faced economic and logistical challenges that could pose a threat. read more

The partner is the local agricultural cooperative Alba Bio. The production in the heart of Sicily creates a unique connection between tradition, innovation, and quality, according to the company. read more

The banana sector in the Canary Islands has requested the Spanish Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Food to provide the complete text and timeline of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed with Ecuador. They are also asking for public clarification regarding the actual extent of the agreement. This request has been submitted. read more

Markets in Bhubaneswar and Cuttack continue to showcase local crops of Odisha such as mangoes, bananas, guavas, and pineapples. Additionally, there is a growing presence of imported fruits and vegetables, indicating a change in consumer preferences and culinary habits. In the past decade, broccoli has also gained popularity in these markets. read more

On National Banana Day (October 8), Australians can once again participate in a free workout by using a banana as a gym pass. This initiative, first introduced in 2024, has made a comeback with over twice the number of gyms participating nationwide. Customers can simply show a banana bought from read more

The multinational company Chiquita has announced a significant move towards increasing local production in Europe by launching a pilot project to grow organic bananas in Sicily. This project is in partnership with the Ragusa-based cooperative Alba Bio. The plan is to plant around 20,000 banana plants starting this fall. read more

The Australian Bananas' Banana Gym Pass campaign has returned for 2025, offering consumers the opportunity to exchange a banana for a free workout on National Banana Day, which falls on 8 October. read more

The president of Uniban, Manuel Laborde, emphasized that 2025 has been a positive year for the Colombian banana sector so far, with an estimated 12% growth in volume, equivalent to 43 million boxes exported. This growth is attributed to technical improvements in the fields and favorable weather conditions. read more

India's National Co-operative Exports Limited (NCEL) is a new national cooperative federation envisioned to supply a range of Indian grapes, pomegranates, bananas, mangoes, and onions directly to overseas buyers, says Sanjay Suryawanshi, Business Head, Fruits and Vegetables. "Approved by the
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Chociaż Ameryka Północna była kluczowym rynkiem eksportowym dla bananów z Meksyku, Azja staje się coraz bardziej istotna. „Jesteśmy zobowiązani do nawiązania kontaktu z konsumentami, którzy cenią wysokiej jakości, organiczne produkty z międzynarodowymi certyfikatami” - mówi Jorge Ángel Aguilar Gallegos, CEO Coliman.

While North America has been a key export market for bananas from Mexico, Asia is becoming increasingly important. "We are committed to connecting with consumers who value high-quality, organic products with international certifications," says Jorge Ángel Aguilar Gallegos, CEO of Coliman. read more

Bananas, long beans, Asian vegetables, passion fruit, a large-scale avocado project in the pipeline, and tomatoes in a demo and test greenhouse. Suriname has it all. Admittedly, commercial cultivation of fruit and vegetables is still in its infancy, but things are changing. A report of a tour read more

The multinational fruit supplier Chiquita has agreed to assist in setting up an organic banana production trial in Sicily, which could lead to the sale of Italian bananas as soon as next year. read more

It's easy to overlook a banana in the store. Just another fruit among many. Grabbed quickly for a breakfast on the go, tossed into cereal, or packed into lunchboxes. It's familiar, routine. But that simplicity conceals something remarkable: A banana can provide the essential vitamins to keep your family healthy. read more

In week 39 of 2025, wholesale prices for bananas from Latin America and the Caribbean exhibited varied changes in several European countries compared to the previous week. Prices are reported in €/100kg. In Bulgaria, prices saw a slight increase from €141 in week 38 to €143 in week 39. read more

On the occasion of Fruit Attraction 2025, the leading trade fair in Europe for the fruit and vegetable sector, Fairtrade presents the new Minimum Prices for bananas. read more

A stakeholders' meeting on 'Strengthening Banana Value Chain and Export Promotion' took place at the ICAR–National Research Centre for Banana (NRCB) in Trichy on Monday. Experts discussed strategies to boost India's banana industry by focusing on innovation, certification, and market development. read more

Accordingly, the European Union consolidated its position as the most important market for Ecuadorian fruits, accounting for 30.97% of total purchases. Significant importing countries included Germany, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Spain, the Netherlands, Poland, Greece, and Malta. read more

Fairtrade has announced new minimum prices for bananas at Fruit Attraction 2025 in Madrid. read more