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Cocaine worth an estimated 19 million leva was discovered by customs officers at Burgas port in Bulgaria. The 40 kilograms of cocaine were hidden within a shipment of bananas from Ecuador. The drugs were found during a thorough inspection of a sea container. This incident occurred shortly after two vessels carrying bananas arrived at the port. read more

The partner of the event is the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). One of the main topics is the cultivation of fruits and vegetables in Africa. Additionally, practical session units will focus on sweet potatoes, bananas, and nuts. read more

The partner of the event is the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). One of the main topics is the cultivation of fruits and vegetables in Africa. Additionally, practical sessions will focus on sweet potatoes, bananas, and nuts. read more

The industry association Australian Bananas has reported that its new, multi-channel campaign aimed at promoting bananas as a healthy source of natural energy to consumers has successfully increased awareness of bananas among consumers in the country. read more

On the occasion of World Water Day, the Costa Rican banana company Varcli Pinares S.A., based in Matina, Limón, achieved a significant industry milestone by reducing water consumption in its packaging processes by over 80%. This accomplishment was made possible by an innovative method developed by its founder, Felipe. read more

In week 11, the average wholesale price per kilogram of bananas from Latin America and the Caribbean increased in Bulgaria (BG), France (FR), and Slovakia (SK), while Romania (RO) saw a decrease. According to the data, Bulgaria's average price rose slightly from €1.40 in week 10 to €1.42 in. read more

The banana suppliers from the main Latin American producing countries have once again pointed the finger at Kaufland, one of the major supermarket chains in Germany. According to the producers, the German company has once again failed to meet its commitments on fair prices. read more

The Ministry of Agriculture's plan to increase the cultivation area involves the use of Artificial Intelligence and other technologies to increase the per-hectare yield from 42 tons to 65 tons and form clusters. read more

dVida will be showcasing their new tropical fruits selection at Viva Fresh 2025, including mango, yellow/red dragon fruit, ginger, lime, malanga, and golden berries. They will also present their dried fruit options such as mango, banana, and dragon fruit. With over 30 years of experience in the agricultural industry, dVida... read more

For years, Lineage's location in Vlissingen, the Netherlands, has been a hub for bananas, including for Chiquita, which unloads at the cold store every week. However, since the second quarter of 2024, the Cool Port I Lineage location in Rotterdam has had its own banana division. read more

In komunikacie prasowym wydanym 18 marca, algierskie Ministerstwo Handlu Zagranicznego i Promocji Eksportu ogłosiło podjęcie działań przeciwko 53 importerom bananów. Te działania zostały podjęte w kontekście niedoborów i gwałtownego wzrostu cen bananów w Algierii. Cena bananów wzrosła z mniej niż 400 dinarów (2,98 USD) za... read more

The efforts are part of the project "Combating banana bunchy top virus in East Africa", led by IITA with support from the United States Department of Agriculture - Foreign Agricultural Services (USDA-FAS). read more

For over 30 years, EARTH University in Costa Rica has been providing students with a distinct opportunity to study agricultural and horticultural sciences, food chains, ethical entrepreneurship, and social and environmental issues. The university is renowned for its hands-on, practical approach to education. read more

W styczniu 2025 r. w sklepach detalicznych sprzedano około 374 metrycznych ton organicznych cukinii. Jest to o 27,0 procent więcej niż w styczniu poprzedniego roku. Cena organicznych cukinii w klasycznym handlu detalicznym (bez dyskontów) w tym styczniu wynosiła 4,57 USD/kg i była o 13,4 procent niższa niż w poprzednim roku. read more

Banana cultivation in Cyprus is facing a critical situation, according to farmers from Pegeia and Kissonerga, the only banana-producing regions on the island. The recent droughts have already put a strain on operations, but the potential disruption of the Mavrokolympos reservoir could be the final blow for growers. read more

Most of the bananas come from Latin America, but every week, Cameroon, Ivory Coast, and Ghana also export this fruit to Europe. Jan Simons, operations supervisor at Eurofruitports in Antwerp, Belgium, explains, "We mainly transport palletized bananas from West Africa from the port to our terminal." read more

Tropical fruit farming in Turkey's Mediterranean region has developed from a hobby to a profitable sector, especially in Mersin and Antalya. Currently, more than 40 fruit varieties are being grown, accounting for 30% of the region's agricultural production. The sector initially concentrated on bananas and kiwis, but it has since diversified. read more

CMR Group has recently introduced the Banarica brand for its bananas, which are imported from Guatemala. The company aims to increase its volume of sales in the coming years by targeting both supermarkets and wholesale markets. "We have been selling these Guatemalan bananas since January of this year, read more

Ecuador, the world's largest exporter of bananas, is seeking to expand its growth by exploring new products in the fruit industry. read more

Dostawcy bananów z głównych krajów Ameryki Łacińskiej ponownie oskarżyli Kaufland, jedną z największych niemieckich sieci handlowych, o niedotrzymywanie zobowiązań dotyczących uczciwych cen. read more