Banana

The current supply of bananas is lower compared to previous years, partially because of a scarcity of reefer containers in South America. As a result, prices are being driven to levels above the average. "In the open market, the price for green bananas is approximately 16 to 17 euros, so these prices are quite high," says Robert Greeve of Anaco. read more

François Moran, manager of Tropibana at the Rungis market, is a strong advocate for bananas from Guadeloupe and Martinique, which his father used to sell at the same market. "This banana meets all the criteria: it is French, it is European, and it tastes excellent. Before I took over the" read more

Obecnie podaż bananów jest niewielka - co jest nietypowe na tę porę roku. "Mamy wiele braków na Wschodnim Wybrzeżu i na Zachodnim Wybrzeżu. Wszyscy teraz szukają owoców" - mówi Andy Thomas-Stivalet z Kavidac Produce. Dlaczego więc podaż bananów jest szczególnie ograniczona? Po pierwsze, istnieje read more

The banana industry in Panama is currently facing a critical moment, characterized by a strike that has halted operations and impacted the entire production chain. The situation escalated when Chiquita suspended its activities and let go of thousands of workers, causing tension and discontent in the region. read more

In Lilongwe, Malawi, the first national banana industry conference took place on May 30, emphasizing the collaboration among agricultural sectors. Emily Chirwa, a farmer from Nkhotakota and a member of the Ngana Banana Cooperative, presented ripe bananas and homemade chips. She stated, "These bananas paid my read more

The European Union, Russia, and South Korea are now the main destination countries. The EU purchased 4.81% more fruits compared to the previous year, with significant increases seen in Germany, the Netherlands, and Poland. read more

Frutania CEO Markus Schneider has not regretted the move to the south, which he dared to take a few years ago with the founding of a branch in Oberkirch. This decision resulted in the establishment of the sister company Fruitfels GmbH, which serves the retail food sector. read more

The Department of Agriculture, in partnership with Altertrade Philippines Inc., is working to expand the global market presence of Balangon bananas and strengthen the industry in Northern Luzon, Philippines. Nueva Vizcaya is one of seven regions that cultivate the Balangon banana. read more

W kwietniu zanotowano wzrost eksportu bananów z Brazylii, zgodnie z danymi Comex Stat. Dostawy do Mercosur sięgnęły 7,6 tys. ton, co oznacza wzrost o 24% w porównaniu z marcowymi liczbami. Eksport do Unii Europejskiej wzrósł do 1,8 tys. ton, zwiększając się o 51%. Obydwa miejsca docelowe zanotowały wyższe wolumeny w porównaniu z... read more

Florida-based One Banana, a family-owned company that produces high-quality bananas on its farms in Guatemala, Peru, and Ecuador, has announced the launch of its Regenerative Agriculture Pilot Project. The project was developed with technical support from Earth University in Costa Rica and the World Wildlife Fund (WWF). read more

Ecuadorean bananas are experiencing a steady recovery in international markets, with the country having shipped 137.12 million 18.14 kg boxes as of April. This represents a 3.21% increase compared to the same period last year, according to Acorbanec. read more

Mangoes are the second most produced fruit in Kenya after bananas, and they rank third in export value after avocados. With an annual output of around 650,000 metric tons and a production value of €77.5 million (USD 84.4 million), the crop is crucial for food security and the livelihoods of thousands of people. read more

The banana market data for this week shows slight price increases for exports from Colombia and Costa Rica. The current figures indicate that the average price of Colombian bananas has risen from £1.10 per kilogram last week to £1.16 per kilogram, reflecting a £0.06 increase and a 5% week-on-week rise. read more

"One Banana, a family-owned, vertically integrated company committed to the responsible production of high-quality bananas and natural ingredients, has launched its Regenerative Agriculture Pilot Project. Developed with technical support from EARTH University and the World Wildlife Fund (WWF)." read more

Uganda has restored direct air connections with the United Kingdom, ending nearly a decade without such links, reports FPC. The route, which began operations in May 2025, provides dedicated cargo capacity for exporting fresh produce such as bananas, avocados, chillies, fine beans, and sweet potatoes. read more

The Third Colombian Banana Congress, organized by the Association of Banana Growers of Magdalena and La Guajira (Asbama), brought together 1,734 attendees for two academic and commercial days held on May 22 and 23, 2025, in Santa Marta, Colombia. The event has become a key forum for the banana industry. read more

A new banana brand, Trudi's™, has been launched with a focus on supporting rural communities in Costa Rica. The initiative, created by Fyffes in partnership with CARE International UK and participating retailers, aims to benefit 200 rural families in the initial phase. Trudi's bananas are. read more

The campaign "Silence does not protect" is an initiative led by the Latin American and Caribbean Coordination Committee of Small Producers and Workers of Fair Trade (Clac), aimed at raising awareness about gender-based violence and sexual violence. read more

Tomorrow evening, at sunset, Jesolo will host the 14th edition of the Jesolo Moonlight Half Marathon & 10K, the international road running event organized by Venicemarathon, ready to provide great emotions to the athletes and the large expected crowd. read more

Po długiej karierze w firmach takich jak Ter Wal, Chiquita i Bakker, John van Veen przynosi prawie trzydzieści lat doświadczenia jako kierownik procesu w zakładzie do dojrzewania bananów oraz jako szkoleniowiec dojrzewaczy. Jednym z tych szkoleńców była Julie Jacobs, która dołączyła do firmy w 2020 roku. Kiedy read more