Banana

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

The iconic Chiquita bananas will be grown, for the first time, in Italy. With the "Italian product" bananas, the brand is starting production in the heart of Sicily alongside the local agricultural cooperative Alba Bio, creating a unique blend of tradition, innovation, and quality. read more

Chiquita bananas will be cultivated for the first time in Italy, a pioneering initiative. With Italian-grown bananas, the brand is starting production in the heart of Sicily in collaboration with the local agricultural cooperative Alba Bio. read more

Plátano de Canarias, in collaboration with the vending company Tareca, has launched the first phase of its initiative to promote the consumption of fresh fruit in schools and colleges through vending machines. This innovative program aims to make it easier for young people to choose bananas over other snacks. read more

The Italian brand F.lli Orsero has launched a limited edition banana pack with the aim of encouraging consumers to find creative ways to use the fruit peel. read more

According to the commission, the agreement for the agricultural sectors of both sides is largely balanced. There will be no liberalization for sensitive agricultural products such as rice, sugar, and eggs. The same applies to fresh bananas, ethanol, modified starches, and proteins. "Limited trade quotas" will be in place. read more

The main consumers of Brazilian bananas were therefore Argentina and Uruguay, which together accounted for 94% of the total exports. However, both countries reduced their purchases by 28% and 13% respectively compared to the previous month. read more

On the occasion of the International Day of Awareness of Food Waste, which takes place today, September 29th, F.lli Orsero presents a limited edition dedicated to bananas, with the goal of encouraging consumers to discover the full value of this fruit, including the. read more

Equifruit has been named one of Canada's top growing companies by The Globe and Mail for a fourth year in a row. Ranked #174 with a growth rate of 195 percent, this is the company's highest position on the list so far. "We're so proud to be included again on this year's list," says Jennie Coleman. read more

On the occasion of the International Day of Awareness of Food Waste (September 29th), F.lli Orsero is launching a limited edition dedicated to one of the most iconic fruits in its range: the banana. This initiative aims to encourage consumers to read more

Banana biomass, a by-product of banana cultivation, is currently being repurposed into a horticultural substrate by Southeastern Fiber Corporation, a biotechnology company located in North Carolina, USA. CEO Christopher Curzon discusses the company's efforts and the unique qualities of their banana-based product. read more

Equifruit, the market leader in Fairtrade-certified bananas in North America, has been recognized as one of Canada's top growing companies by The Globe and Mail for the fourth consecutive year. With a growth rate of 195 percent, the company has secured the 174th spot on the list, marking its highest position to date. read more

Equifruit, the market leader in Fairtrade-certified bananas in North America, has been recognized as one of Canada's fastest-growing companies by The Globe and Mail for the fourth consecutive year. With a growth rate of 195 percent, Equifruit is ranked 174th on the list, marking its highest position to date. read more

The leading Colombian banana and tropicals company Uniban is refining its strategy for the European market, which represents 90 per cent of its exports. read more