Banana

Władze kostarykańskie przechwyciły 810 kilogramów kokainy ukrytej w wysyłce bananów na Terminalu Kontenerowym Moín w Limón, przeznaczonej do Wielkiej Brytanii. Przechwycenie zostało przeprowadzone przez Policję Kontroli Narkotyków (PCD) i jest drugim dużym przejęciem narkotyków w porcie w ciągu tygodnia. read more

The chairman of the Panamanian Banana Workers' Union Sitraibana, Francisco Smith, has announced that the organization will sue Chiquita because the company has not properly fulfilled its obligations to pay severance to dismissed employees. read more

Founded in 1997, BioTropic connects producers of fresh and dried organic fruits and vegetables from South America, Africa, Asia, Oceania, and Europe with leading markets across Europe. The company operates over 10,000 square meters of storage space throughout Europe and manages its own banana. read more

The price of bananas in Colombia remained stable this week compared to the previous reporting period, with an average price of £0.99 per kilogram. This reflects consistent pricing in the Colombian market, with no changes recorded from the previous week. read more

Bananas, which have long been a staple in supermarkets worldwide, are experiencing supply pressures due to climate change and plant diseases. The rising temperatures and humidity are exposing banana crops to more pathogens, leading to challenges for growers in important regions. read more

Ecuador has agreed to host Russian specialists for inspecting banana cultivation enterprises, as reported by the Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance (Rosselkhoznadzor). This confirmation came after negotiations between Rosselkhoznadzor chief Sergei Dankvert and... read more

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As every year, the event will be accompanied by the Fresh Market Catalog – a printed and online publication distributed directly to the most important retail chain buyers from Poland and the region. read more

The Portuguese Competition Authority (AdC) has fined a company for abusing its dominant position in the market for collecting, distributing, and commercializing Madeira bananas. The company cooperated with the AdC through a settlement procedure, giving up its right to challenge the... read more

The wholesale prices of bananas in various European markets decreased in week 32 compared to week 31, with drops ranging from slight adjustments to more significant decreases. In Latvia, the average wholesale price dropped from €85/100 kg in week 31 to €76/100 kg in week 32. read more

Watermelon continues to be a popular fresh fruit in the United States, especially during the summer barbecue season. In 2024, it was the third most available fruit per person, following bananas and apples. The per capita availability of watermelon was almost 15 pounds, which was double the availability of all other types of melons. read more

Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. has partnered with the CMA CGM Group to introduce containerized shipping for banana and pineapple exports from the Philippines to Japan and South Korea. This new approach replaces the conventional breakbulk shipping method with containerized logistics, with the goal of enhancing the cold chain efficiency. read more

Fresh Del Monte Chairman and CEO Mohammad Abu-Ghazaleh has warned of a potential global banana shortage linked to the spread of plant diseases and the effects of climate change. Speaking on July 30 during the company's second-quarter results call, he said he had been predicting an read more

Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. reported net sales of US$1.18 billion for the second quarter ended June 27, 2025, up from US$1.14 billion in the same period of 2024. The increase was attributed to higher per-unit selling prices in the fresh and value-added products and banana segments, favorable read more

The Greek police reported seizing 598 pounds of cocaine, estimated to be worth over US$6.5 million, concealed inside a container of bananas imported from Ecuador. The operation was conducted based on information from the United Kingdom's National Crime Agency, indicating that the shipment was headed to northern Greece. read more

Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. has teamed up with the CMA CGM Group to introduce containerized shipping for banana and pineapple exports from the Philippines to Japan and South Korea. This initiative replaces the conventional breakbulk shipping method with containerized logistics, with the goal of enhancing the cold chain. read more

In week 30, average wholesale prices for bananas from Latin America and the Caribbean decreased across all selected countries compared to the previous week (week 29). In Germany (DE), prices dropped slightly from €131/100kg in week 29 to €129/100kg in week 30. Spain (ES) recorded a read more

Ecuador's banana production is currently going through a challenging phase, characterized by unfavorable weather conditions, a low supply, and unusually high prices. Winter brought heavy rains, coupled with cold temperatures and reduced sunlight, which are impacting the fruit's typical growth, according to Jorge Álex. read more

A cutting-edge diagnostic tool that is set to revolutionize Australia's banana industry is being developed through a new project that is co-funded by Hort Innovation, scientists, and growers. read more

According to its own statements, the University of Queensland's program aimed to strengthen the banana industry's ability to diagnose disease outbreaks. read more