Banana

Yelloway, an initiative by Chiquita, KeyGene, MusaRadix, and Wageningen University & Research (WUR), is introducing Yelloway One, a new triploid banana hybrid that is resistant to the fungal disease Tropical Race 4 (TR4) and partially resistant to Black Sigatoka. These diseases present a significant threat. read more

A Cooperation Agreement focused on enhancing social dialogue between workers and employers in Ecuador's banana sector has been signed. The agreement involves the Ecuadorian Banana and Plantain Cluster, which consists of the Association of Banana Exporters of Ecuador (AEBE), the Banana Marketing and Export Association. read more

VGE is proud to introduce the HortiGuard, an innovative, chemical-free solution developed to disinfect irrigation water and protect banana plantations from destructive diseases such as Fusarium Wilt (TR4) and Moko. Using advanced UV-C technology, HortiGuard eradicates harmful pathogens from the water supply. read more

Ten rok był dynamiczny dla globalnego rynku bananów, ze szczególnym znaczeniem dla rynku polskiego. Targban, który jest dużym dystrybutorem bananów w całej Polsce, poradził sobie z szeregiem nieoczekiwanych zmian w branży, jednocześnie utrzymując silne relacje z dostawcami i ciągłe... read more

Ta seria przedstawia średnie ceny hurtowe bananów według kraju pochodzenia. Ceny są krajowymi średnimi najczęstszych cen obowiązujących na rynkach hurtowych w Birmingham i Londynie. Publikacja ta jest aktualizowana co tydzień. Wszystkie ceny są podane w funtach (£) za kilogram. Ceny są aktualizowane regularnie. read more

Chiquita has been announced as the Golden Sponsor of the 50th-anniversary dinner of the New Covent Garden Market. London's top banana brand has been a major supplier of premium bananas to the UK's largest wholesale market for many years and has built a strong relationship with it. read more

Shipments of imported fruit such as bananas, pineapples, citrus, and grapes that typically enter the US through its eastern and Gulf coasts may be delayed in ports or refused entry if a potential strike by tens of thousands of port workers occurs at the beginning of October. read more

Reybanpac, the largest banana producer in Ecuador and the second largest exporter, was honored for its export profile at the PremioeXpor 2024 gala, organized by the Ecuadorian Federation of Exporters (Fedexpor). read more

As expected, the Philippine Senate has approved the proposed free trade agreement with South Korea, a decision that will be beneficial for the country's banana and pineapple exporters. read more

Po raz trzeci w ciągu kilku miesięcy znaleziono znaczną ilość kokainy w skrzynkach bananów w sklepach detalicznych w Europie. read more

National Banana Day is celebrated on September 22nd, showcasing Brazil's most consumed fruit worldwide. São Paulo plays a significant role in this, accounting for over 25% of the country's production, which amounts to one million tons from 52 thousand hectares. The Ribeira Valley is particularly notable in this regard. read more

Pracownicy sieci dyskontów spożywczych zlokalizowanej w Niemczech odkryli łącznie 95 kilogramów kokainy ukrytej w skrzynkach z bananami, zgodnie z zeznaniami policji. To odkrycie, dokonane w kilku sklepach w kraju związkowym Nadrenia Północna-Westfalia, ma szacunkową wartość na ulicy… read more

The Department of Agriculture (DA) has introduced a new technology aimed at enhancing banana production in Central Visayas, according to Jennylou Velasquez, a science research technician with DA-7. This initiative aims to support the banana industry, a key economic sector in the Philippines. read more

The drought in many banana growing areas in Ecuador, along with a high disease burden of Moko, is causing serious problems for growers in the country. The Ecuadorian government has also implemented new power cuts due to the drought. According to Patricio Catapano, CEO of the banana exporting company Banaval, based in... read more

Already recognized as the favorite origin for French people (according to two CSA surveys in 2021 and 2023), bananas from Guadeloupe and Martinique have achieved a new milestone. In August, they were voted as France's favorite brand in the "banana brands" category, surpassing 9 competing brands. "We are" read more

Wcześniej w tym tygodniu na Saint Lucia wystąpiły intensywne opady deszczu, które spowodowały powodzie w różnych społecznościach. Zdarzenie miało minimalny wpływ na infrastrukturę, ale znacząco wpłynęło na sektor rolniczy, szczególnie dotykając producentów bananów i warzyw. Ci rolnicy ponieśli straty, gdyż... read more

Wietnam, a collaboration between the Vietnam Rubber Group (VRG) and U & I Agriculture JSC (Unifarm) has revitalized the banana industry through a high-tech production project at Minh Tam Farm, located over 25km from the center of Dau Tieng district. This initiative has demonstrated
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During the WorldFood Moscow 2024 International Fair, an Ecuadorian company received certification for its organic bananas intended for the Russian market. The certification was granted by the Autonomous Nonprofit Organization "Russian Quality System" (Roskachestvo), in collaboration with TV Brics International. read more

The banana sector in Togo, West Africa, is being adversely affected by climate change, leading to increased volatility in local market prices. "Growers have lost control," says Eyram Constantin Nutsudze, an agronomist and managing director of ATI Togo. Nutsudze explains the current situation as follows: "There is no longer a. read more

On September 18, 2024, at the Mazurkas Conference Center in Ożarów Mazowiecki, the Fresh Market 2024 took place – the largest B2B meeting in Poland and Central-Eastern Europe dedicated to the fresh fruits, vegetables, and flowers industry. The event brought together key producers, suppliers, and buyers from major retail chains in Poland and neighboring countries. read more