Banana

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

In 2024, bananas continued to be a popular choice among consumers, according to Fresh Del Monte. However, increasing prices and the challenges posed by diseases and climate change necessitate adjustments to strategies. The company, which specializes in banana cultivation, markets its products in over 80 countries globally. Primeur read more

Producers and companies from Colombia, Ecuador, the Dominican Republic, Costa Rica, Peru, Guatemala, and Panama have joined a new campaign against gender-based violence. The campaign, called "Silence does not protect," is spearheaded by the Latin American and Caribbean Coordinating read more

In the most recent weekly data on banana prices, Colombia recorded an average price of £1.10, which was an increase from the previous week's average of £1.04. This represents a week-on-week increase of £0.06, or a 6% rise. The lower and upper usual price range for Colombian bananas during this period was... read more

Climate change looms large, and by 2080, nearly two-thirds of the regions growing bananas in Latin America and the Caribbean could become unsuitable for banana production. This is the key finding of the new report by Christian Aid, titled "Going Bananas: How Climate Change Threatens." read more

The President and the CEO of the Dominican Banana Association (Adobanano), Gil Blas Martínez and Martín Peña, stated that deliveries decreased from 323 million US dollars in 2022 to 202 million US dollars last year. read more

Rejestracje są teraz otwarte na 25. Międzynarodowe Spotkanie Acorbat i 10. Międzynarodowy Kongres Bananowy Corbana, które odbędą się w dniach 20-23 kwietnia 2026 roku w Mérida, Meksyk. read more

Eksport organicznych bananów z Dominikany do Europy spadł o 40 procent w ciągu dwóch lat z powodu zmian klimatycznych oraz wzrostu występowania szkodników i chorób.

Exports of organic bananas from the Dominican Republic to Europe have dropped by 40 per cent in two years due to climate change and a higher incidence of pests and diseases. read more