Banana

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

Według danych z Kameruńskiego Stowarzyszenia Bananów (Assobacam), Kameruńska Korporacja Rozwoju (CDC) wyeksportowała 23 416 ton bananów w ciągu pierwszych siedmiu miesięcy 2025 roku. Wolumen ten jest mniejszy niż połowa poziomu z 2015 roku, kiedy państwowe przedsiębiorstwo rolnicze wysłało 57 630 ton. read more

Uniban, Colombia's largest exporter of bananas and the fifth-largest global marketer of bananas, plantains, exotic fruits, and value-added products, is adapting its strategy for European markets, which make up around 90% of its exports. The company has launched a new business unit, Uniban. read more

The major banana importer from St. Petersburg has declared bankruptcy. The Arbitration Court of St. Petersburg and the Leningrad region has officially declared LLC Troya Import insolvent. This company, which was one of the largest importers of bananas and other fruits in the city, generating revenues in the billions of rubles, has now been placed under bankruptcy proceedings. read more

As the chief commercial officer of Fyffes, my main aims include overseeing an ambitious growth strategy for the company, specifically focusing on developing the new 'community-impact' banana brand Trudi's. This involves expanding the market reach of Trudi's bananas, increasing brand recognition, building strong relationships with communities where the bananas are sourced, and ensuring that the brand's impact is positive and sustainable. Additionally, I aim to drive overall sales growth, enhance customer satisfaction, and strengthen Fyffes' position in the market as a socially responsible and ethical brand. read more

Bananeras Association of Ecuador (ABE), has highlighted the issue and called for a fairer pricing system to reward the sustainability efforts of Ecuadorian banana producers. read more

Major banana producer and exporter associations from Ecuador, Colombia, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Peru, and the Dominican Republic have issued a joint statement expressing their concern about the sourcing policies of European supermarkets, which they claim overlook industry challenges. They argue that these policies are not taking into consideration the difficulties faced by the banana industry. read more

Rosyjskie służby celne i organy egzekwowania prawa zgłosiły przejęcie ponad 1,5 tony kokainy ukrytej w przesyłce bananów z Ekwadoru, opisując to jako największe do tej pory przejęcie narkotyków w kraju. Federalna Służba Celna i służba bezpieczeństwa FSB poinformowały, że wartość narkotyków wynosi ponad read more