Banana

Bananas, table grapes, berries, citrus, and avocados are some of the Latin American fruits that could be most impacted by President Trump's new tariff policy. read more

Vietnam's durian exports have decreased, lagging behind dragon fruit and bananas in the first two months of 2025, due to strict import regulations. According to customs data, dragon fruit and banana exports amounted to $93.8 million and $71.8 million, respectively. Durian exports experienced a 69% decline. read more

The Banana Association of North America (BANA) has announced that the cost of bananas could increase by up to $250 million per year due to the 10 percent reciprocal tariff imposed by the Trump Administration on April 5. The U.S. Department of Agriculture reports that over $2.5 billion worth of bananas are imported each year. read more

Tobacco ban? Delhaize Belgium says 'Let them eat spinach!'

Delhaize Belgium's new campaign features health-focused statements to draw attention to the benefits of nutritious foods. Examples of the messaging include: 'Eating apples increases the chance of a healthy lifestyle'; 'Spinach may read more

If you buy a banana around Thohoyandou, the regional capital in the far North of South Africa, chances are that it is grown at Tshivhase Agridam farm in Khubvi, north of the city. Twenty-four years ago, Phillip Mulaudzi advised the new owners of the farm, where coffee was previously grown, to make a 180-degree turn. read more

Prezydent USA Donald Trump ogłosił 10% wzajemną taryfę obowiązującą wobec Ekwadoru i innych krajów. Zagraniczni eksperci ds. handlu oceniają potencjalny wpływ tej taryfy na eksport ekwadorskich produktów na rynek USA. Sektor bananowy, reprezentowany przez Stowarzyszenie Eksporterów Bananów Ekwadoru read more

A research team from KU Leuven has developed a new method to genetically modify bananas without adding foreign DNA to the plant. The regulation of CRISPR technology for improving crops is currently being evaluated by the European Council and is expected to be approved. read more

Banana producers worldwide are facing growing challenges due to climate change, which highlights the need for more resilient crops. However, since bananas do not have seeds, traditional plant breeding techniques cannot be applied to enhance their genetics. In response to this, a research team at KU Leuven has... read more

Morocco's banana import volume reached over 36,000 tons by the end of 2024, marking a 28.8% increase from the previous year and doubling the 2022 figures, as reported by EastFruit. This sets a new record for the period, with import costs surpassing $18 million. Historically, Ecuador and Costa Rica have been the main suppliers of bananas to Morocco. read more

Bananas, valued for their convenience and health benefits, are a versatile addition to one's diet. They are commonly eaten as a pre-workout snack or used in dishes such as smoothies and oatmeal. Nevertheless, the potential health effects of consuming bananas daily should be taken into account. read more

Morocco continues to increase its banana imports, according to EastFruit. By the end of 2024, the country had imported over 36,000 tons of bananas, which is 28.8% more than the previous year and twice as much as in 2022. This figure also sets a record for the observation period. read more

Bananas. Berries. Tomatoes. What do these three produce items have in common? Paul Rice knows. As the founder of Fair Trade USA and author of the new book, Every Purchase Matters, available starting April 8, he knows that in produce, these three are the top Fair Trade produce items. "Fair Trade." read more

Ecuadorian banana exporter Frutadeli S.A. has filed for bankruptcy against the Russian wholesale fruit supplier Troya Import. The claim was submitted to the Arbitration Court of St. Petersburg and Leningrad Region on March 30, due to an outstanding debt of $749,000 owed by the Russian company. read more

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