Banana

The Hauna banana processing plant, a groundbreaking facility in Manicaland province, is set to start operating in November. Known for its high-quality bananas, farmers in Honde Valley have long struggled with difficulties in accessing markets and the perishable nature of their produce. read more

According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, Cavendish bananas from the Philippines remain the preferred choice in the Asian market. The "Banana Market Review 2023" by FAO pointed out that the Philippines supplied around 60 percent of the Cavendish banana demand in Asia. read more

W północnym Malawi rolnicy wprowadzili innowacyjne rozwiązanie na przeciwdziałanie problemowi nadmiernie dojrzałych bananów spowodowanym ekstremalnymi warunkami cieplnymi poprzez rozpoczęcie produkcji wina bananowego. Emily Nkhana, drobny rolnik z dystryktu Karonga, podkreśla przekształcenie z usuwania nadmiernie dojrzałych. read more

Port International, a premium fruits and vegetables provider, is delighted to announce the expansion of its Exclusive Partner Programme in Peru. The chosen Peruvian producers focus on growing top-quality organic and Fairtrade bananas specifically for the European market. read more

The Philippines may regain its previously dominant share of South Korea's banana market if a free trade agreement between the two countries, as anticipated, is ratified soon. read more

Farmers cultivating golden bananas, known as kluay hom thong, in Thailand have reported a significant increase in business, driven by growing demand and a steady rise in prices. Somchai Nunual, who heads a group dedicated to the cultivation and protection of these bananas in the Bang Kaew district of Phatthalung province, is one of those experiencing this positive trend. read more

Frutadeli, one of the main producers and exporters of bananas in Ecuador, continues to excel in the global banana market. While Ecuador may not be the largest banana producer in the world, it is the leading exporter known for the quality of its fruit. According to CEO Sandra Monroy, Frutadeli has read more

The crisis management measures for agricultural markets in the European Union are established as a result of the production of natural products, highly perishable, that are found in times of oversupply, and whose marketing would generate for the

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Grupo Monobanda is a conglomerate consisting of eight companies, two of which are directly involved in banana production and exports: Delindecsa, responsible for marketing, and Monobal, responsible for agricultural production. With over 3,000 hectares of banana plantations, the group is one of read more

The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) in Kenya has uncovered a new method used by drug traffickers to smuggle narcotics. In a recent case, a trafficker in Siaya was caught trying to transport a package to Mombasa by cleverly hiding the drugs inside a nylon sack filled with... read more

A new campaign has been launched for Fairtrade Fortnight with the goal of demonstrating that UK consumers have the ability to safeguard the future of everyday essentials such as bananas, cocoa, and coffee through the collective impact of their purchasing choices. read more

In August 2024, Cameroon experienced a 15% rise in its banana exports, reaching a total of 16,105 tons, according to the latest data from the Banana Association (Assobacam). This increase occurred even though there was a 19% decrease in exports from the Cameroon Development Corporation (CDC), which only managed to export 2,268 tons. read more

Biotechnologists from Queensland University of Technology are about to taste a genetically modified (GM) banana named QCAV-4, marking a significant milestone in Australia and globally as it is the first GM fruit approved for commercial production worldwide. This development comes after... read more

The Pilipino Banana Growers & Exporters Association, Inc. (PBGEA, Inc.) has urged the Philippine Senate to approve a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with South Korea. This initiative is intended to remove tariffs on bananas, increasing export prospects and balancing out the effects of the Panama. read more

Coliman Bananas is participating in Asia Fruit Logistica, which is being held in Hong Kong. The event brings together industry leaders, innovators, and buyers from around the world, offering the company a platform to enhance its presence in the Asian market. Coliman's participation in the show... read more

Despite rumors of the banana bunchy top virus being detected in South Africa's Mpumalanga Province, where a large portion of the country's bananas are cultivated, the virus has not been definitively identified outside of KwaZulu-Natal Province, as confirmed by Dr. Sinethemba Ximba, a researcher at the Agricultural Research Institute. read more

For most banana growers in sub-Saharan Africa, the primary source of their new plants is Du Roi Laboratory, a tissue culture laboratory that provides virus-free banana and sugarcane plants. It takes six to ten months to obtain an export-ready banana plant, depending on the plant's growth stage. read more

Uganda aims to enhance its non-oil export portfolio to reach a target of $6 billion by the year 2028. The array of products earmarked for increased international trade includes a diverse range from the agricultural and industrial sectors such as bananas, alongside other fruits and vegetables, and the. read more

There is a new trend on Instagram and Tik Tok called "Banana botox", which involves rubbing the fruit peel on the face to reduce wrinkles similar to botox. This is what can be learned from numerous viral content on social networks. read more

In the summer, bananas on the Polish market are clearly overshadowed by the offer of seasonal fruits. But as the summer holidays come to an end, they slowly start to emerge from this shadow, as domestic seasonal fruits disappear from the store shelves. How are banana prices shaping up in the Polish wholesale market at the beginning of September? read more