Banana

"The Colombian banana sector faces constant challenges, but we continue working to guarantee the quality and sustainability of our production," stated José Francisco Zúñiga Cotes, executive president of the Association of Banana Producers of Magdalena and Guajira (ASBAMA). read more

At the recent Fruit Logistica 2025, Ecuador and Colombia reaffirmed their commitment to the sustainability and security of the banana trade at the "Banana Connect: growing sustainability, exporting quality, and a safe product" event. The meeting, which was organized by their embassies and read more

During an evening that blended gastronomy, diplomacy, and business, the Embassy of Ecuador in Germany and the country's Banana Cluster organized the "Delights from the Middle of the World" dinner at the H10 Berlin Ku'damm Hotel on February 6. The event was attended by authorities and ... read more

Po pracując 25 lat w kolumbijskim przemyśle kwiatowym, Nancy Montealegre dokonała śmiałej zmiany - nie sprzedawać róż, ale tworzyć donice. I to nie byle jakie donice. W 2018 roku ona i jej rodzina zaczęli eksperymentować z liśćmi bananowymi, aby tworzyć swoje ekologiczne donice zaprojektowane dla róż w doniczkach. read more

In southern Kazakhstan, in the Sairam district, bananas are grown in a greenhouse operated by GenGroup Kazakhstan. This may seem unusual for a country with cold winters, but controlled conditions make it possible. Inside the greenhouse, rows of tall banana plants grow under carefully maintained conditions. read more

The National Banana Corporation of Costa Rica (Corbana) has received ISO 50001:2018 certification for its energy management system from the Technical Standards Institute of Costa Rica (Inteco). This certification applies to the activities and services that utilize energy at the research center. read more

The Banana and Plantain Cluster of Ecuador, represented by its coordinator, José Antonio Hidalgo, presented the main challenges faced by the industry, focusing on sustainability, security, and competitiveness in the European market. The meetings took place in Brussels. read more

Equifruit, a Canadian B Corp specializing in Fairtrade banana trading, has made innovative marketing and strategic use of social media its flagship. But behind the irony and viral campaigns lies a clear and ambitious goal: to ensure fairer prices throughout. read more

The Banana and Plantain Cluster of Ecuador, led by coordinator José Antonio Hidalgo, held strategic meetings in Brussels with European Union authorities and stakeholders in the sector. These discussions were in line with visits by the Minister of Production, Trade, Investments, and Fisheries, Luis. read more

Styczeń do marca zazwyczaj są miesiącami o niższej produkcji bananów w Meksyku z powodu nieco niższych temperatur w porównaniu z resztą roku. "Objętość i dostępność z naszego regionu uprawnego Tecoman w stanie Colima w regionie Środkowego Pacyfiku Meksyku to... read more

In Cumbria, a rare incident was observed when Kate Wright, from Kendal, found a twin banana in her fruit bowl. The anomaly was discovered among a bunch of bananas bought from a local Morrisons store. This natural phenomenon is characterized by a single banana skin containing two distinct sections. read more

Banana farmers in North Queensland have been heavily affected by over 600mm of rain falling in just a few days, with the full extent of the damage still being evaluated. read more

Peru was once the world's leading producer of organic bananas, but growth has stagnated since the 2017-2018 season due to more frequent weather phenomena. Karlhos Quinde Rodríguez, project manager at CEDEPAS Norte, says that the Piura region, the epicenter of banana production, has been read more

The price of salad cucumbers has increased significantly by 50.1%. Bell peppers (+12.5%) and table pears (+12.3%) have also seen substantial price increases. On the other hand, some products have significantly decreased in price. Mini vine tomatoes (-28%), oranges (-23.7%), and bananas (-20.8%) have all experienced price drops. read more

A powerful "wall of water" has devastated banana farms in North Queensland, leaving growers struggling to assess the damage. Heavy rainfall around Tully, between Townsville and Cairns, has exceeded 600mm since Saturday, submerging farms and infrastructure. Banana grower Leon Collins described the situation as catastrophic. read more

The most recent price data for fresh fruit imports shows a slight decrease in average weekly prices for various major supplying countries. In Colombia, the average price per unit declined from 0.95 to 0.94, indicating a 1% decrease. Similarly, Costa Rica also saw a drop in average price from... read more

At the same time, the company emphasizes its social and ecological commitment, aiming to sustainably improve the quality of life in its cultivation regions. read more

The promotional price is sometimes even less than one euro per kilogram. In theory, this will come to an end by the end of January when the newly negotiated higher purchase prices take effect. The continuing strong advertising activity is having a significant impact on demand. The reach of buyers is high in the first... read more

The management of the Virupaksha Temple in Hampi, Karnataka, has banned the entry of bananas into its premises to prevent devotees from overfeeding the temple elephant and reduce litter from discarded peels. Temple endowment officer Hanumantappa stated that the decision is intended to benefit the temple. read more

Według Stowarzyszenia Eksporterów Bananów (AEBE), w 2024 roku Ekwador - światowy lider w eksporcie bananów - wyeksportował 346,16 miliona skrzyń po 40 funtów bananów, czyli o 1,42% lub 5,06 miliona skrzyń więcej niż w 2023 roku. Był to trudny rok dla sektora ze względu na niekorzystne warunki pogodowe. read more