Banana

High-tech greenhouse growers in the UK are experiencing a disruption in the supply chain of bananas due to tropical storms affecting shipping routes in the Pacific. As a result, cargo ships are stranded at ports, affecting supermarket chains such as Tesco and M&S. Images on social media show empty shelves. read more

Bananas are a commonly purchased item found in most shopping bags, with 100 billion sold each year. They are one of the most significant categories in the fresh produce industry. The most popular variety is the Cavendish, which was first commercially produced in 1903 but did not become prominent until. read more

By the end of 2035, the market is expected to reach a volume of 5.8 million tons and a total value of 6.3 billion US dollars. Overall, there will be an upward trend in consumption in the EU over the next ten years. In 2024, banana consumption in the read more

Bananas are an important export crop worth 11 billion US dollars annually and crucial for the economies of many countries. However, in just over half a century, 60% of the regions currently growing bananas will no longer be able to. read more

Zmiany klimatyczne coraz bardziej ograniczają zdolność producentów bananów do dostarczania jednego z naszych ulubionych owoców. Nowe badania przeprowadzone przez University of Exeter i opublikowane w czasopiśmie Nature Food wykazały, że do roku 2080 wielu obszarów w Ameryce Łacińskiej i na Karaibach nie będzie ekonomicznie opłacalne kontynuowanie produkcji bananów. read more

There is a big innovation on the market: the lineFruit Energy by Frullà Sport has arrived just a few days ago. Comprising four flavors - Blueberry, Pineapple, Banana, and Mango - 100% natural and with exceptional taste, this range combines blended fruit, a distinctive feature of the Frullà brand, with read more

With 52,000 hectares dedicated exclusively to export production, Colombia's banana sector is seeking to boost its productivity and tackle price pressures through new negotiation models. Following a difficult 2023 characterized by decreased rainfall and a productivity slump, the results of 2024... read more

Contecon Guayaquil S.A., International Container Terminal Services, Inc.'s Ecuadorian business unit operating at the Port of Guayaquil, received the inaugural call of COSCO Shipping's Asia-Central and South America 5 (WSA5) service on 21 February, marking a highpoint in the country's foreign trade. read more

Ciężkie opady deszczu w północnym Peru, zwłaszcza w Tumbes i na wyżynach Piury, budzą obawy w sektorze rolniczym; jednak produkcja bananów w regionie Piura, która stanowi między 80 a 85% ogólnej produkcji krajowej, jak dotąd nie została dotknięta. Według lokalnych... read more

The first quarter of the year usually brings sourcing difficulties for bananas due to seasonal weather conditions, but 2025 has been especially challenging. This is mainly seen in Central America, where La Niña and abnormally cold weather have impacted banana production. We anticipate supply conditions to improve and normalize as we move into the second quarter. read more

A growing problem for global banana production is nematodes. This issue is often overlooked, but it leads to significant consequences. These parasites penetrate the root tissues, depleting essential nutrients and weakening the plant. read more

The Farms solution, developed by Farms Digital, the technology arm of Compagnie Fruitière, promises to optimize banana cultivation by enhancing productivity and efficiency. By increasing the average gain in flowering by 7%, the solution aims to provide better coverage and improve plot. read more

In January 2025, Ecuador exported 34.43 million boxes of bananas, which is 2.43% or 883,000 boxes more than in the same period of 2023. There was a recovery in destination countries that had reported significant decreases last year. Exports to Russia in January 2025 increased by 4.63% or 296,000 boxes. read more

The European Union was the largest market with 32.61% of the total volume, followed by Russia with 19.42% and the USA with 13.99%. Other markets included the Middle East (11.36%) and the Southern South America (6.84%). read more

Ecuadorean banana exports grew by 2.95 percent year-on-year in January to 33.36 million boxes, according to the latest data from Acorbanec. read more

The UK-based plant biotech company Tropic is set to introduce non-browning bananas in March, and bananas with extended shelf-life by the end of the year, as reported by AgFunderNews. These innovations are anticipated to boost the market for cut fruit, decrease food wastage, and lower shipping costs. read more

The Russian market saw a 2% rise in banana prices during the week of February 18 to 24, according to Rosstat. This represents a faster growth rate compared to the previous 0.6%. Moreover, overall fruit and vegetable prices in Russia increased by 1% during the same time frame. read more

Bananas represent the main example in the fruit and vegetable department of how origin can be a purchasing driver even if it is not national. It is evident that the impossibility of producing bananas in our territory - considering the negligible case of Sicily in terms of read more

The sales in the Fresh segment increased by 9.4% or 70.4 million US dollars in the fourth quarter, primarily due to higher global volume of bananas sold, higher global prices for pineapples, and higher prices and volume for plantains in North America. read more

Ecuadorian fruit and vegetable exports continue to grow. According to the Ministry of Production, non-oil exports grew by 10% in 2024, reaching $22.36 billion. Fruit accounted for $6.89 million (31% of the total). This growth shows that the sector is back at full speed. Bananas remain the main read more