Banana

Fairtrasa and Migros have announced the introduction of Regenerative Organic Certified® (ROC™) bananas from Ecuador. This is a significant step forward in promoting sustainable agriculture, as Migros becomes the first supermarket in the world to provide ROC™ bananas. read more

Pineapple without crown to reduce carbon emissions. The launch of this innovation in the European market is by Fyffes, which for over 130 years has been offering a variety of tropical products to millions of people worldwide, including bananas, melons, and pineapples. And consumers appreciate it. read more

Last February, Australia marked a significant breakthrough in agricultural production by approving the first genetically modified (GM) banana resistant to Panama disease (Fusarium), a fungal infection that is threatening banana plantations globally. read more

"We're no longer just the cool kids at a trade show," says Jennie Coleman, President and co-owner of Equifruit. "This year, we've grown 50 percent over last year, which shows that more and more retailers are offering Fairtrade bananas to their customers." It's a testament to the growing consumer demand for ethically sourced products. read more

W Mindanao, przemysł bananowy boryka się z wyzwaniami wynikającymi z chorób takich jak zgorzel Fusarium, znana także jako choroba Panamy, oraz ograniczeń w użytkowaniu ziemi, które wpływają na produkcję w sektorze i zagrażają środkom utrzymania tych, którzy na nim polegają. Stowarzyszenie Plantatorów i Eksporterów Bananów na Filipinach. read more

Ecuador's economy heavily relies on banana exports, which are the country's second largest source of foreign exchange earnings after shrimp and not involving oil. The banana sector brings in over $3 billion annually and provides around 250,000 direct jobs, accounting for approximately 47% of the country's agricultural workforce. read more

Equifruit, a Canadian ethical banana supplier, credits its continued growth during a time of significant disruption to the clarity of its mission to transform the banana industry by advocating for Fairtrade practices and fair wages for workers. read more

The goal of the Yelloway Initiative is to develop banana varieties that are resistant to the diseases threatening the global banana supply, while maintaining the familiar appearance, texture, and shelf life of the beloved Cavendish banana. Yelloway One is the... read more

The company from Alginet, highly specialized in the commercialization of banana and persimmon, enjoys a new expansion and automation of its banana processing room.

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In Kushtia, Bangladesh, 34 villages in four unions in Daulatpur upazila have been flooded as a result of heavy rainfall and increased water flow from upstream. The affected areas, located near the Padma River, have suffered extensive damage to agricultural lands. Crops such as pulses, chilies, bananas, and... read more

Banana cultivation in Malawi is experiencing a revival after being severely impacted by the banana bunchy top virus (BBTV), which caused widespread damage to local varieties. This disease, affecting up to 16 African countries, results in substantial yield losses, rendering affected plants unproductive. read more

The representatives of all banana producers in the Canary Islands, the French regions of Martinique and Guadeloupe, and Madeira, Portugal, have completed the development of the new action agenda for the beginning of the new Community budget project. Since their association in 1992, this group has had to read more

Europlátano was born over 30 years ago in the Aridane Valley, on the island of La Palma, thanks to the union of 43 farmers with a common commitment to quality and product care. Today, at

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The banana brand Chiquita has been named a Golden Sponsor of the 50th anniversary dinner and celebrations of New Covent Garden Market (NCGM). read more

The Global Alliance against Fusarium TR4, a coalition of key stakeholders in the banana industry with the goal of stopping the spread of a disease that poses a threat to the survival of the crop, has garnered significant backing from the World Bank, a major source of project funding. read more

A project led by multinational fruit company Chiquita has officially introduced Yelloway One, its first hybrid, edible banana that provides resistance to fungal diseases Fusarium Wilt, caused by Fusarium Tropical Race 4 (TR4), and Black Leaf Streak Disease, also known as Black Sigatoka. read more

This is reported by reefertrends, citing information from the Statistical Coordination Office Acorbanec. The European Union (27) remains the most important destination country, accounting for 30.02% of total exports, followed by Russia with 18.44%, the Middle East with 13.29%, and the 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 poses a threat to bananas, a vital food source worldwide. This collaboration aims to reduce the spread of the disease, which has significant implications for. read more

Moses Samanga, a 65-year-old banana farmer from Zimbabwe, is experiencing the severe impacts of climate change as his previously thriving farm has turned into a barren wasteland. The unpredictable weather patterns, including irregular rainfall and rising temperatures, have resulted in substantial losses for him. read more

Według ministra rolnictwa Jamajki, Floyda Greena, podaż bananów i plantacji spodziewa się ustabilizować około lutego 2025 roku po poważnych skutkach huraganu Beryl. Burza spowodowała znaczne szkody w sektorze rolnictwa, szacuje się, że 64 procent... read more