Banana

A new report by RaboResearch has brought attention to the increasing influence of climate change on banana supplies to the EU and the US. Fluctuations in yields, higher water requirements, extreme weather events, and mounting disease challenges are posing significant risks to the supply chain. Given that the EU and US are major banana importers, these developments are of great concern. read more

The banana producers' and exporters' associations of Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Guatemala, Peru, and the Dominican Republic issued a statement on Monday rejecting the actions of German retailer Kaufland, which has resumed offering a kilo of bananas of Latin American origin at 0.88 euros. read more

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Pierwsza dostawa bananów Banarica, uprawianych w Gwatemali, dotarła do obiektów Grupy CMR. Te banany są uprawiane w regionie Pacyfiku, który charakteryzuje się ciepłym i wilgotnym klimatem tropikalnym, sprzyjającym warunkom do wzrostu. Banany Banarica są znane z...

The first shipment of Banarica bananas, grown in Guatemala, has arrived at the facilities of CMR Group. These bananas are cultivated in the Pacific region, an area characterized by a warm and humid tropical climate that supports favorable growing conditions. Banarica bananas are known for their... read more

The natural spots on bananas resemble those on the skin and thus allow to stimulate the attention of customers in a direct and original way. This consideration is the starting point of the initiative that Bennet has activated to support health and well-being and the Umberto Veronesi Ets Foundation. read more

The recent data indicates slight fluctuations in banana prices from major exporting countries compared to the previous week. There are variations in average prices for imports from Colombia and Costa Rica. Specifically, there has been a significant increase in the average price of bananas from Colombia. read more

The production of bananas in Ecuador and other Latin American countries is facing one of the most serious threats in recent years: banana wilt disease, caused by the bacterium Ralstonia solanacearum race 2 - as reported by Portal Fruticola. This bacterial disease, considered one of the most read more

The Russian government is considering adding bananas to the list of agricultural crops, which would allow producers to qualify for state support measures. Sergey Izmalkov, the Minister of Agriculture of the Stavropol Territory, mentioned, "The question of categorizing bananas as agricultural products... read more

Frullà is becoming Frullà Sport and is introducing the new Fruit Energy line (click here to learn more) to support athletes, and not only them, in facing daily challenges with natural and delicious products. There are 4 available flavors: Blueberry, Banana, Pineapple, and Mango. read more

Frullà is now Frullà Sport and is introducing the new Fruit Energy line: 4 flavors available, Blueberry, Banana, Pineapple, and Mango. A natural energy boost. read more

"2024 był bardzo dobrym rokiem dla naszej firmy. Był to rok konsolidacji, zwłaszcza jeśli chodzi o wolumen i naszych klientów" – oświadczył Marcelo Salgado, menedżer Dusal Ecuador. W 2024 roku firma udało się podwoić swoje eksport, z 40 do 80 kontenerów, dodał. "To jest nasza baza, z której" read more

In weeks 8 and 9 of 2025, average wholesale prices for bananas in the Netherlands (NL), Romania (RO), and Slovakia (SK) showed a clear upward trend. According to the data, prices in the Netherlands rose from €120 per 100 kg in week 8 to €122 per 100 kg in week 9, reflecting a modest but read more

Nowe badania przeprowadzone przez Uniwersytet w Exeter wykazały, że do roku 2080 dla wielu obszarów w Ameryce Łacińskiej i na Karaibach będzie ekonomicznie nieopłacalne kontynuowanie uprawy bananów na eksport, ze względu na wzrost temperatur spowodowany zmianami klimatycznymi. read more

W lutym Peru wyeksportowało 11 712 ton świeżych bananów za 9,26 miliona dolarów, tj. o 19% mniej wolumenu i o 23% mniej wartości w porównaniu z tym samym miesiącem w ubiegłym roku. Średnia cena za kilogram spadła o 4% i wynosiła 0,79 dolara. Ten trend był głównie wynikiem niższego popytu z Holandii i Stanów Zjednoczonych. read more

"We have observed that supermarkets prioritize Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives as long as they are not too expensive. Therefore, they often opt for certifications such as Rainforest Alliance or organic, which do not have minimum price guarantees like Fairtrade bananas. This places pressure on Fairtrade bananas..." read more

Dole France has announced a new partnership with perishable logistics specialist Primever that aims to revive the Port of Sète's role as a major hub for importing fruits such as citrus, bananas, avocados, and mangoes. read more

In 2024, bananas became the most popular fruit consumed in France for the first time. The bananas from Guadeloupe and Martinique were also chosen as France's favorite brand last August. However, the French banana sector is currently facing a significant crisis, both in terms of plant health and economy. read more

The plant protection product is mainly used worldwide in conventional banana cultivation. Mancozeb is considered to be highly harmful to fertility and can, according to the European Food Safety Authority, induce thyroid cancer. Its use has been banned in the EU since 2022. read more

The eighth week of 2025 continues like the previous ones, with the produce sold by weight continuing to perform better than pre-packaged products. In terms of distribution channels, there is a clear recovery in self-service and online shopping, while supermarkets confirm the trend. read more

The total supply of goods in the EU increased significantly from 583.179 million euros in 2023 to 677.629 million euros in 2024, reflecting a rise of 94.450 million euros. Among EU countries, Spain showed the most significant increase, rising from 347.019 million euros in 2023 to 449.202 million euros in 2024. read more