Banana

Ecuador has solidified its position as the world leader in banana exports, with a total of 330.9 million boxes exported by November 2024; a 1.39% increase compared to the same period in 2023. The European Union remains the primary destination, representing 29.12% of exports, followed by... read more

A comparison of produce prices across European countries for the weeks ending December 29, 2024 (Week 52), and January 5, 2025 (Week 1), shows general stability with minor shifts in specific markets. Belgium (BE) remained stable, with prices unchanged at 96 across both weeks. read more

The Hamasen Museum of Taiwan Railway in Kaohsiung held a banana party on December 7-8 to celebrate local agriculture and the city's historical banana trade. The venue was adorned with large banana-themed artworks, paying homage to Taiwan's "Banana Kingdom" period when bananas were exported to Japan. One of the highlights of the event was Japan's... read more

In 2024, the banana export sector in Cameroon saw a 1.8% growth, with exports reaching 210,686 tons. This growth was mainly driven by the entry of Compagnie des Bananes de Mondoni (CDBM) into the market. CDBM is a subsidiary of the French company Compagnie fruitière de Marseille, and its presence had a significant impact on the sector. read more

The government will extend the tariff exemption for bananas, pineapples, and other essential products for the first six months of 2025. read more

After years of poor harvests and a lack of government policies, the banana sector in the province of Formosa started 2024 with 1,000 hectares of banana plants but ended the year with only 500. A severe drought and subsequent frost destroyed the plants in August. Following this, producers asked Karina Milei,... read more

Crypto billionaire Justin Sun, who purchased Maurizio Cattelan's duct-taped banana artwork for $6.24 million, is planning to express his gratitude to Shah Alam, the Manhattan vendor who originally sold the banana for 25 cents. Sun has announced his intention to buy 100,000 bananas from Alam and distribute them for free around the world. read more

Indie skupia się na zwiększeniu eksportu bananów do Rosji, po udanych próbach wysyłek do krajów takich jak Holandia drogą morską, jak oświadczył urzędnik. Kraj ten ma na celu osiągnięcie 1 miliarda dolarów w eksportze bananów w przyszłości. Obecnie eksport owoców... read more

The use of Fairtrade certification should become the reference for global banana imports if we want to maintain a sustainable supply chain with fair prices. This is supported by José Antonio Hidalgo, executive director, in an interview with America Economia. read more

On December 26, José Antonio Hidalgo, executive director of the Association of Banana Exporters of Ecuador (AEBE), was elected as the co-president of the Coordinating Committee/Advisory Council of the World Banana Forum (WBF) under the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). read more