Banana

Dan Bentley, Tesco's banana buyer, said: "Bananas are more popular than ever due to their nutritional value and versatility in cooking, baking, and preparing smoothies and milkshakes. Last year, demand surged and we read more

The supply of Canary Islands bananas remains at very low levels for this time of year, with consumer prices ranging between €3.70 and €5.00 per kilo. Production started falling in mid-March due to weather-related factors, and this has resulted in a considerable market gap, which will start read more

Shoppers in the UK will now have more options when purchasing bananas, thanks to a new initiative by Tesco aimed at reducing household food waste. Bananas are one of the most commonly bought items at UK supermarkets, but they are also one of the most wasted due to their quick ripening. read more

The global banana market is experiencing a combination of stability, supply constraints, and changing demand in 2025. In Italy, prices are holding steady due to high household consumption rates, but a seasonal decrease is anticipated, with Ecuador continuing to be the main supplier. In the Netherlands, there is a shortage of supply. read more

Ecuador exported 137.12 million boxes of bananas between January and April 2025, which is 3.21% more than in the same period of the previous year, as reported by Acorbanec (Ecuador's Banana Marketing and Export Association). Despite a 1.5% decrease in bagging, favorable weather conditions contributed to increased production. "Our" read more

Organic banana production in Piura, Peru, is facing challenging conditions this year, but is also showing signs of recovery. According to Gerardo Gonzales Sullón, Agronorperú's financial director, the drought at the end of 2024 harmed the development of the crop, reducing sizes and. read more

The Caribbean coast is still cut off from the rest of the country via the Troncal de Oriente (eastern highway), as local farmers, coffee growers, and community leaders from five villages in the upper Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, belonging to the municipality of Ciénaga, refuse to collaborate. read more

The Magdalena and La Guajira Banana Growers Association (Asbama) has warned that roadblocks in the municipality of Zona Bananera, one of Colombia’s biggest banana producing regions, have paralyzed exports, generating substantial losses and jeopardizing thousands of jobs in the area. read more

Wspólnie z Albertem Heijnem, Chiquita wprowadza nową kategorię na półce z bananami: Chiquita green 5-pack. Ta premiera jest częścią szerszej innowacji w tej kategorii, która obejmuje również Chiquita yellow 5-pack - nieco dojrzalsze niż zwykle i gotowe do spożycia. Po raz pierwszy, read more

The Association of Banana Growers of Magdalena and La Guajira (ASBAMA) has issued an urgent call to the National Government and local authorities to address the blockades that have been affecting the municipality of Zona Bananera, in the department of Magdalena, for several days. "These blockades..." read more

Omar stated, "We have concentrated on improving efficiency, meaning producing more within the same area. This summarizes the strategy of the Costa Rican banana sector, which has maintained its cultivated area at around 42,000 hectares for over 15 years, prioritizing productivity over expansion." read more

Compagnie des bananes de Mondoni (CDBM), a subsidiary of France's Compagnie fruitière de Marseille, exported 5,944 tons of bananas from January to April 2025. Entering the banana market in June 2023, CDBM now ranks third among Cameroonian exporters, overtaking Boh Plantations PLC, a long-time leader. read more

Citing Panamanian Labor Minister Jackeline Muñoz de Cedeño, Reuters reports that about 1,500 banana workers employed by Chiquita across the country are set to be dismissed after they went on strike against planned social security reforms. read more

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