Banana

The association stated that climatic issues such as increased sunlight during the day and excessive rainfall in some cultivation areas had reduced yields per vine by about 15% in the first nine months of the year. However, this was mitigated by new developments. read more

Ecuador exported 364.73 million boxes of bananas in 2024, an increase of 5.06 million boxes (1.57 percent) compared to the previous year, according to Acorbanec. read more

The weekly prices of bananas in different countries show interesting fluctuations, with significant changes seen in Spain (ES), Ireland (IE), the Netherlands (NL), and Slovakia (SK). Comparing prices from the week ending January 12, 2025, to the week ending January 19, 2025, reveals varying trends. read more

Contecon Guayaquil has opened a state-of-the-art cold storage facility within the Port of Guayaquil. Developed in collaboration with Cool Carriers, the Guayaquil Banana Gateway is Ecuador's first on-dock cold storage hub. It provides seamless cold chain continuity from cargo reception to. read more

Canary Islands Banana and Ausolan have renewed their collaboration to continue promoting healthy eating and the consumption of domestic products.

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Maynor Velásquez, manager of the Association of Banana Producers of Honduras, stated on Tuesday that the area devoted to banana production has decreased considerably and has been affected by consecutive floods. Currently, the harvest varies between 2,500 and 2,800 boxes per hectare. read more

MocChau Highland JSC will be exhibiting at Fruit Logistica again, marking the company's second participation in the event, despite having visited the exhibition numerous times in the past as attendees. "We have been studying the effectiveness and impact of Fruit Logistica on the fruit industry for many years as visitors before deciding to exhibit." read more

This week, the Kantar Institute released its ranking of the most popular fruits and vegetables among the French last autumn, based on the quantities purchased over a 3-month period (P10/P11/P12). The top spot for fruit once again goes to bananas, and for vegetables, the first place goes to. read more

In an era where sustainability is paramount, the agricultural and apparel industries are witnessing the emergence of groundbreaking materials. A material science entity in London, Fibe, recently unveiled a novel textile fiber derived from potato harvest remnants, marking a significant stride in... read more

Contecon Guayaquil has opened a state-of-the-art cold storage facility at the Port of Guayaquil, representing a significant achievement for Ecuador's banana export infrastructure. The Guayaquil Banana Gateway is Ecuador's first on-dock cold storage hub, designed to enhance the country's position as a leader in banana exports. read more