Banana

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

The spot prices for bananas started on a high note this year but have reduced a bit. According to Jorge Alex Serrano, from the exporter Jasafrut based in El Guabo, El Oro in Ecuador, "In the beginning of the year, the spot price was very high, but it has reduced slightly in these past few months." read more

Droushia deputy mayor Sotiris Koupparis emphasized the difficulties that banana farmers are encountering as a result of water shortages, pointing out that the complete extent of the impact has yet to be evaluated. Even with recent rainfall, Cyprus' reservoirs are only at a quarter of their capacity. Regions supplied by the Mavrokolympos dam also depend on the Paphos water supply. read more

When a company talks about wanting to dominate the global banana supply, it evokes images of a heartless, profit-driven corporation that will go to any lengths to increase profitability. read more

Sebastian Curi is known for his playful and surreal Pop Art style, as showcased in his latest artwork featuring the Chiquita Banana and its lovers with a creative flair and lively twist. With his work, he follows in the footsteps of Romero Britto, the founder of the Happy Art Movement, who advocates for the art of joy and happiness. read more

The proportion of imported fruits in the Russian fresh fruit market has traditionally been between 70-80%, as stated by Irina Koziy, CEO of FruitNews. "A lot of fruit varieties, like bananas and citrus fruits, do not grow in Russia or are produced in limited quantities due to severe climate conditions." read more

The Harvard Business School has published one of its renowned case studies on Equifruit, a pioneering importer and marketer of Fairtrade bananas in the North American market. Co-owners Jennie Coleman (President) and Kim Chackal (VP, Sales & Marketing) were present at Dartmouth College. read more

Despite a decrease in purchases, Russia continues to be the second-largest importer of Ecuadorian bananas, as reported by the Ecuadorian Banana Exporters Association. Out of the 364.16 million boxes of bananas exported in 2024, the European Union accounted for 29.03% of the shipments, with Russia following behind. read more