Banana

Between January and August 2024, Ecuador exported 274.39 million boxes of bananas, which is 0.50% more than the previous year, as reported by the Banana Marketing and Export Association (Acorbanec). The European Union remains the primary destination, followed by Russia and the Middle East. read more

For Ahumwire Justine, a banana farmer from Shuku in southwest Uganda, a rain and hailstorm last October emphasized the vulnerability of her plantation to extreme weather. The storm destroyed 300 of her banana trees and killed two cows. This event brought to light the challenges that farmers in such regions face... read more

With a strong presence in the global market, Ecuador's banana sector, a leading exporter, is launching the "Safe Farms" security protocol to address the increasing crime rates. This initiative is inspired by Colombia's strategies to protect its coffee and banana farms. In Ecuador, criminal activities... read more

Bananas are currently the most widely produced fruit in Colombia. The country has approximately 114,377 hectares dedicated to this product, with Antioquia being its largest producer. This sector has demonstrated consistent growth, with production reaching 2.6 million tons in 2023, representing a 2% increase from the previous year. read more

The prices at which bananas were imported to the EU from Latin America increased in October. This is now affecting the prices offered in the domestic wholesale market. Will this trend continue? What are the current wholesale prices of bananas in Poland? read more

From January to August, Russia's imports of bananas from Ecuador have dropped to 776 thousand tons, marking the lowest level in 12 years, according to RIA Novosti's analysis of data from the Latin American nation. This represents a 20 percent decrease compared to the same period last year. read more

How did the production of fruit and vegetable juices as well as frozen fruits and vegetables evolve in the three quarters of 2024? read more

Bananas remain a key product in the UK's fruit market, with wholesale prices offering valuable information on trends and changes within various supply chains. The most recent data, as of October 28, 2024, indicates minor fluctuations in banana prices at prominent wholesale markets in Birmingham and London. read more

The National Police and customs officials in Spain intercepted a 13-ton cocaine shipment in Algeciras, disguised within a banana delivery from Ecuador destined for a fruit company in Alicante. This operation represents the largest cocaine seizure on Spanish soil, surpassing the. read more

The inclusive basketball of the Canary Islands kicks off the 2024-2025 season this coming Saturday, October 26, starting at 9 am, in Los Llanos de Aridane. The municipality of the island of La Palma will host for the fourth time a gathering of the Basketball Without Limits league. read more

"Comedian," the art piece by concept artist Maurizio Cattelan that stirred controversy in the art world when it was presented at Art Basel Miami in 2019, will be up for sale at a Sotheby's auction in New York on November 20 for a price of one million dollars. The artwork features a banana taped to read more