Banana
Chiquita counts on partnership for reliable banana shipping
2024-03-05 00:00
Daikin Reefer and Chiquita's partnership in global shipping originates in 2018 with Chiquita's initial investment in Daikin's ZeSTIA units. That collaboration has continually evolved to meet the demanding needs of perishable cargo transportation. Chiquita, a grower and distributor of bananas,
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Latin American bananas were sold in the EU at an average of 113 €/100 kg in week 8.
2024-03-05 00:00
In week 8, average wholesale prices for Latin American bananas stood at 113 €/100 kg. In the Netherlands, the average was €110/100 kg. Prices in Belgium reached €96/100 kg, while Italians paid €123/100 kg and the French €113/100 kg.
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Bananas from Belize at £0.88: no change from last week
2024-03-05 00:00
This series gives the average wholesale prices of bananas by country of origin. The prices are national averages of the most usual prices charged for bananas at wholesale markets in Birmingham and London. This publication is updated weekly. The current average week prices of bananas were at
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Bananas from Latin America at EUR 113 per 100 kg
2024-03-05 00:00
In week 8 of 2024, the average wholesale prices of bananas from Latin America stood at EUR 113/100 kg. In the Netherlands, average wholesale prices of bananas from Latin America were EUR 110/100 kg. In Belgium, they stood at EUR 96/100 kg,
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Investigations unveil potential link between steady prices of bananas and illicit drug trafficking activities
2024-03-04 00:00
Within the European market, the nominal price of bananas has remained relatively stable over the past quarter-century, maintaining an average cost of around $1 per kilogram. This price stability is attributed to both biological and economic factors, with bananas being a year-round crop which
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In week 8, the average wholesale prices of bananas from Latin America stood at €113/100 kgs. Average wholesale prices of bananas from Latin America were at €110/100 kgs in the Netherlands. Prices in Belgium stood at €96/100 kgs, while Italians paid €123/100 kgs and the French paid
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Panama seizes five tonnes of cocaine hidden in Ecuadorian bananas destined for Spain
2024-03-01 00:00
In an operation in the port of Colon, Panama, authorities seized five tonnes of cocaine hidden on a ship carrying bananas from Ecuador to Spain. Panama's security minister, Juan Pino, reported that the discovery was made in "two containers".
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Taita Taveta county banana farmers want to export to Denmark
2024-03-01 00:00
In Taita Taveta county, a collaboration between the county government and the Micro Enterprise Support Programme Trust (MESPT) is set to facilitate the export of 700 tonnes of organic bananas to Orana, a Danish fruit company. This initiative aims to provide a new market for over 500 smallholder
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"We consider quality as the main factor for customer loyalty".
2024-03-01 00:00
3F Exotics has been exporting exotic Thai fruit and vegetables to markets all over the world for many years. Some of the main vegetables exported are lemongrass (citronella), durian and mango Nam Dok Mai, whose main markets are in Europe.
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3F Exotics has been exporting Thai exotic fruits and vegetables to markets all over the world for years. Some of the main vegetable exports are lemongrass, durian and Nam Dok Mai mango, the main markets for which are in Europe.
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Fourth global conference of the World Banana Forum
2024-02-29 00:00
Bananas are the world's most exported fruit in terms of volume - 19.1 million tonnes in 2022 - with an estimated economic value of USD 10 billion per year, making its value chain one of the most important in the world. In addition, bananas are a source of
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Ecuador's banana exports to suffer in January 2024
2024-02-29 00:00
Banana exports in Ecuador experienced a decline in January 2024 compared to the same month of the previous year, according to data from the Association for the Marketing and Export of Bananas of Ecuador (Acorbanec). Whereas in 2023 exports were between 5.84% and 7.90%.
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Costa Rican bananas sold at £0.97/kg in week 8
2024-02-29 00:00
Below are the average wholesale prices of bananas by country of origin. These are national averages of the most common prices for bananas in the Birmingham and London wholesale markets. This publication is updated weekly. Costa Rican bananas in the
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Woolworths cuts produce prices in autumn promotion
2024-02-28 07:00
Prices Dropped programme delivers temporary discounts on hundreds of products including fresh fruit and vegetables
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Ecuador's January 2024 banana exports decrease by 6.87%
2024-02-28 00:00
The banana exporter Ecuador saw a decrease of 6.87% in exports during January 2023 compared to the same month last year ( 2023). Accumulated exports of banana boxes during January 2024 was 33.54 million boxes, compared to January 2023 with 36.02 million boxes.
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Fyffes to rebrand bananas in mainland Europe
2024-02-28 00:00
Fresh produce group Fyffes has announced plans to transition its banana branding in mainland Europe from its traditional namesake to Trudi's, a new consumer brand based in Dublin. This rebranding strategy will affect the company's premium banana segment, excluding products distributed within the
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Ethy-Gen® II concentrate for banana ripening approved in Germany
2024-02-28 00:00
For more than 50 years, Catalytic Generators has focused on applying ethylene in the safest possible way. Over the years, the company has gained a presence in the USA, Australia and several European countries. Recently, authorisation has been granted for the use of the
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3F Exotics have been exporting Thai exotic fruit and vegetables to markets around the world for many years. Some of the main vegetable exports are lemongrass, durian and Nam Dok Mai mango, whose main markets are in Europe.
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4th World Conference of the World Banana Forum
2024-02-28 00:00
Bananas are the world's most exported fresh fruit by volume (19.1 million tonnes in 2022) and have an estimated economic value of $10 billion per year, making their value chain one of the most important in the world. They are also an essential source
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Investment to modernise banana plantation irrigation on the island of La Palma increases
2024-02-28 00:00
The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPA), through the Sociedad Mercantil Estatal de Infraestructuras Agrarias (Seiasa), has formalised in San Cruz de La Palma an addendum by which it will increase by 2,178,000 euros the investment already committed to modernise irrigation systems in the island of La Palma.
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