Banana

The Australian Banana Growers’ Council (ABGC) has announced that its surveillance efforts for Panama disease tropical race 4 (TR4) will resume on April 7, 2025, under the newly named ABGC Grower Support (Biosecurity) program. read more

The leading banana supplier, Dole, has stated that the proposed implementation of new port fees on vessels built in China will result in an increase in banana prices in the United States. read more

Orsero strengthens its position in the Canarian banana supply chain thanks to an agreement signed between Hermanos Fernández Lopez ("Fernández") - a Spanish company within the Group and the second national operator in terms of turnover in the distribution of fresh fruit and vegetable products - and the. read more

The Russian federal service, Rosselkhoznadzor, will conduct an audit of Ecuador's banana certification system in April. This decision follows negotiations between Rosselkhoznadzor representatives and Ecuador's Agency for Agricultural Product Quality Control (Agrocalidad), part of the Ministry of… read more

Dole, the leading supplier of bananas to the U.S. market, has issued a warning that banana prices may increase if the suggested port charges on Chinese vessels are put into effect. read more

Orsero S.p.A. ("Orsero"), a leader in the Mediterranean Europe for the import and distribution of fresh fruit and vegetable products, is solidifying its position in the Canary Banana supply chain through a significant agreement signed with Hermanos Fernández Lopez ("Fernández") company. read more

After conducting an online survey for cherries, it is now time to focus on apples, which aims to assist 104 families of Golden apple producers in the Alpes de Haute Durance. Apples are currently the second most consumed fruit in France, right after bananas. Challenges such as aging orchards and competition from Eastern Europe are being faced. read more

Mediterranean fresh produce distributor Orsero Group has enhanced its position in the Canary Islands banana industry through a new partnership between its Spanish subsidiary Hermanos Fernández Lopez and Cupalma, the largest cooperative and agricultural producer on the island of La Palma. read more

Philippine Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. and a high-level delegation, along with representatives from the Philippine banana industry, recently held a meeting with Japanese importers in Tokyo to discuss and overcome challenges faced by the country's banana exports in the competitive Japanese market. read more

The wholesale prices of bananas from Latin America and the Caribbean fluctuated in various European markets during the week ending on 23 March 2025. Several countries saw significant increases in prices compared to the previous week, indicating changes in pricing trends. The following data shows the average price per kilogram for each country: read more

Uganda Airlines has started a direct flight route from Entebbe International Airport to London Gatwick, which is anticipated to greatly boost the export of Ugandan agricultural products, especially bananas and vegetables, to the United Kingdom. The new service officially commences on read more

In Piraeus, authorities have seized 131 kilograms of cocaine hidden in banana shipments from Ecuador. The estimated street value of the drugs is €5.9 million. Customs officers discovered the suspicious content during an X-ray scan of the refrigeration units... read more

Making fruit easily available at all times and places is crucial for promoting a balanced, healthy diet. In an environment where ultra-processed products are still prevalent in quick shopping options, the Association of Banana Producers' Organizations of the Canary Islands (Asprocan), as part of their initiative, aims to make fruits more accessible. read more

The wholesale prices of bananas from Latin America and the Caribbean fluctuated in European markets in the week ending March 23, 2025. There were significant week-on-week increases in several countries, indicating changes in pricing trends. The following data shows the average price per kilogram: read more

SPAR North of England has introduced Fyffes' new ethical trade brand, Trudi's, exclusively in the UK for bananas. The premium large bananas are plastic-free and can be purchased in packs of five with paper bands or loose, and are also included in SPAR Meal Deals. This initiative aligns with changing customer preferences. read more

With the assistance of its distribution partner James Hall & Co, the retail chain Spar has become the first company to sell bananas under the Trudi's brand in the UK. read more

Egzotic fruits, such as oranges, mandarins, mangoes, and avocados, are still expensive in Serbian markets and stores. According to reports from Belgrade, bananas are priced at around 250 dinars ($2.30) per kilogram in markets, while in stores, they can range from 140 to 190 dinars ($1.29–$1.75). Market vendors claim that... read more

There has been a response from the Ecuadorian banana sector in light of comments made by "political figures" linking banana exporters to alleged drug trafficking activities. The Ecuadorian Banana Marketing and Export Association (Acorbanec) has denounced these remarks as "malicious and biased." read more

Mark Greeve from Anaco & Greeve has shared some fascinating and occasionally unexpected information about the banana market: Eastern Europe is at the forefront when it comes to spot market prices, Colombia continues to be the primary supplier for Europe, Vlissingen manages trade more efficiently than Rotterdam, and there is a noticeable growth in the organic sector. read more

The multinational fruit brand Chiquita claims to have transformed Cologne into Germany's "most trendy" city by launching its first immersive art installation as part of its latest consumer marketing campaign, Pop by Nature 2.0. read more