Banana

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

The strike by banana workers at Chiquita Panama has been deemed illegal by a court in Panama. read more

In 2024, Colombian banana exports exceeded the billion-dollar mark for the first time, reaching a total of 1.026 billion dollars. Additionally, the sector is continuing to establish a distinctive social and labor sustainability model that has caught the attention of international buyers. Currently, more than read more

From May 13th to June 2nd, 2025, French bananas will be featured prominently at three Parisian train stations. A new communication campaign will emphasize their position as France's preferred brand, with posters displayed at Saint-Lazare station and the distribution of bananas for three consecutive weeks. read more

Po wprowadzeniu ananasa Honeyglow, Del Monte wprowadził teraz na rynek europejski banany Honeyglow. Pierwsza dostawa bananów Honeyglow została rozładowana w Rotterdamie w zeszły piątek. Banany Honeyglow są uprawiane wyłącznie w żyznych glebach wulkanicznych Ekwadoru. read more

Utah runner Jordan Maddocks reclaimed his Guinness World Record for the fastest marathon run in a fruit costume at the 2025 Boston Marathon. Dressed as a banana, Maddocks completed the race in 2:33:19, surpassing the previous record of 2:35:38 set by Matthew Seidel in 2024. Maddocks originally read more

W St. Petersburgu, Służba Celna Federacji Rosyjskiej, we współpracy z rosyjskim Ministerstwem Spraw Wewnętrznych, przechwyciła przesyłkę kokainy ważącą 50 kilogramów. Skonfiskowane narkotyki mają wartość rynkową przekraczającą 500 milionów rubli (6,2 miliona dolarów), jak podała agencja prasowa służby. read more

The president of Panama, José Raúl Mulino, is determined to prevent Chiquita from closing its operations in Bocas del Toro at all costs. The departure of the company would have a significant impact on over 7,300 workers in the banana sector. According to Mulino, "The current situation in Bocas del Toro is more than just a shutdown." read more

Corbana, the National Banana Corporation of Costa Rica, has sought to reassure the country's producers that exports will not be substantially impacted by Trump's new tariff, as reported last week by researchers from the National University (Una). read more

The strike in the banana sector in Panama has caused a complete breakdown in operations in the main production areas. Road blockades are preventing access to farms, the transportation of goods, and the export of products to international markets. "The entire banana sector in the country is shut down. We are unable to access the." read more

On May 17th, the Gulf of the Island, in the province of Savona in Liguria, will once again host one of the eight stages of the Golden Trail World Series circuit (the "Golfo dell’Isola Trail") and Dole Italia, a leader in the production and distribution of high-quality fresh fruit, will be present. read more

The Cameroon Banana Association (Assobacam) reported that in April 2025, four banana producers in Cameroon exported 16,830 tons of bananas. This figure represents a marginal decrease of 0.4% compared to the 16,897 tons exported in April 2024. Assobacam data highlighted export increases for two banana producers. read more

Greek authorities in Thessaloniki seized a quantity of cocaine concealed in a banana container from Ecuador, according to MEGA TV. During inspections at the SEMBO container terminal, fifty packages containing 57.919 kilograms of cocaine were found hidden in the container's refrigeration units. read more

In 2024, the industry was still fearing a fall in prices, as production costs were sometimes higher than revenue according to agricultural representatives. That's why the government in the Canary Islands ordered the destruction of 2.2 million kilograms of bananas. Just a few months later, read more