Banana

Uniban, Colombia's biggest banana exporter, has stated that a new inland port in the north-west of the country will decrease transit times to its European markets and enhance the competitiveness and sustainability of its international operations. read more

Colombia exported over 63.7 million boxes of bananas between January and July of this year, which is 10 million boxes more than in the same period last year, as reported by the Association of Colombian Banana Producers - Augura. The export value also increased, totaling $591.5 million. read more

Chiquita, the leading produce company, is excited to expand its presence at this year's Madrid Fruit Attraction, a prestigious trade show and a key event for the global produce industry. In its much larger booth space, Chiquita will highlight its leadership position in the banana market. read more

In Australia, bananas are a staple in over 90% of households, with Premier Fresh Australia annually supplying ALDI with 8.5 million kilograms of Cavendish bananas. Premier Fresh Australia, located in Tropical Far North Queensland, owns 517 acres of banana farming land in the Innisfail area. read more

Uniban, the leading exporter of bananas, plantains, and value-added products in Colombia since 1966, and the fifth-largest banana exporter globally, announces a significant milestone with the upcoming launch of Puerto Antioquia in 2025. This cutting-edge port, located in the Urabá region, will... read more

Following a legal action initiated by consumer associations in Baden-Württemberg, the European Court of Justice has ruled that Aldi Süd has violated the rights of European consumers by misleadingly advertising discounts on food products, including the... read more

This datasheet provides the average wholesale prices per kilogram of EU bananas in euros. In week 39, banana prices were €125 per 100 kg in France, remaining unchanged from the previous week. In Spain, 100 kg of bananas cost €118, compared to €110 per 100 kg in week 38. Portugal's banana prices were not specified in the text. read more

In the second quarter of 2024, Iloilo was recognized as the top producer of major fruit crops in Western Visayas, according to a report by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA). The province stood out in mango and pineapple production, while also securing the second position for bananas. read more

Ecuador, known for its long tradition as a banana exporter, is diversifying its agro-export offer by venturing into avocado exports, despite facing several commercial challenges. According to data from the Central Bank of Ecuador, between January and July 2024, the country exported 2,265 tons of avocados. read more

W niedawno opublikowanym badaniu w czasopiśmie PLoS ONE, badacze zidentyfikowali szeroki zakres różnorodności wśród dzikich gatunków bananów na kontynencie Azji Południowo-Wschodniej. To badanie, przeprowadzone poprzez rozległe prace terenowe w Tajlandii, Wietnamie, Laosie i Mjanmie, ujawniło liczne nieudokumentowane gatunki. read more

The Department of Agriculture in the Davao Region (DA-Davao) is currently establishing a laboratory specifically for the cultivation of Trichoderma fungi. This initiative aims to address the problem of Fusarium wilt, commonly known as Panama disease, which has been impacting a significant number of plants. read more

The conflict in the Middle East and Ukraine, ongoing disruptions in the Panama Canal caused by drought, reduced demand in Asia, and colder weather at the source have posed significant challenges for Ecuador's banana exporters during the first eight months of the year. read more

The World Bank has extended its support to the Global Alliance against Fusarium TR4, an international coalition dedicated to combating a disease that threatens bananas, a critical food source worldwide. This partnership aims to reduce the spread of the disease, which has significant implications for global food security. read more

Ta seria przedstawia średnie ceny hurtowe bananów według kraju pochodzenia. Ceny te są średnimi krajowymi najczęściej stosowanymi cenami pobieranymi za banany na rynkach hurtowych w Birmingham i Londynie. Publikacja ta jest aktualizowana co tydzień. Gwatemala, doświadczyła pozytywnej zmiany, ze swoją read more

Over 10,000 attendees enthusiastically participated in the Port's 11th Annual Banana Festival, celebrating a diverse working waterfront this past Saturday. The Festival provided attendees with a special chance to witness one of the most efficient and effective working waterfronts on the West Coast. read more

The Association of Banana Exporters of Ecuador (AEBE) has signed a cooperative agreement with government officials in the province of Los Ríos to combat the devastating diseases Fusarium Tropical Race 4 (TR4) and Bacterial Moko. read more

The Executive Committee of the Alliance held extensive discussions with representatives of the World Bank and the International Finance Corporation (IFC), which also included members of producer associations, companies along the entire banana chain, researchers, and senior officials of the Inter-American Institute for. read more

Straight from the mind of its creative director, Demna Gvasalia, Balenciaga launches its new sneakers made from Bananatex®, a fabric derived from processing fibers of the banana plant, as reported by repubblica.it. The high-fashion brand thus decides to take a step forward. read more

W odpowiedzi na malejącą produkcję bananów na Mindanao, Pilipino Banana Growers and Exporters Association (PBGEA) podejmuje wysiłki w celu zaproponowania ustawodawstwa mającego na celu odnowienie filipińskiego sektora bananowego. Stephen Antig, dyrektor wykonawczy PBGEA, ujawnił plany stowarzyszenia. read more

The stabilization of the European market, especially in important countries like Germany and France, helped mitigate the effects of seasonally low demand. Conversely, geopolitical tensions led to logistical challenges, resulting in delays in deliveries. read more