Banana

Przed targami Fruit Logistica, które odbędą się w Berlinie w przyszłym tygodniu, Anna Pierides, starszy menedżer ds. zrównoważonego pozyskiwania w Fairtrade, wydała oświadczenie podkreślające trwające wyzwania, z którymi borykają się producenci bananów. read more

Plantatorzy i dostawcy bananów przyglądają się uważnie potencjalnym 25-procentowym taryfom, jakie prezydent Donald Trump grozi nałożyć na towary zarówno z Meksyku, jak i Kanady. "Jesteśmy producentem w Meksyku i sprowadzamy owoce z trzecich stron z Gwatemali" - mówi Andy Thomas-Stivalet. read more

Banana growers in the Paphos district of Cyprus are facing difficulties due to interruptions in water supply caused by the draining of the Mavrokolympos reservoir. This was done to fix a corroded vent, at a time when Cyprus is experiencing its driest January since 1997. read more

The agricultural sector continues to be one of the primary sources of exports for Costa Rica, representing 18% of total international shipments in 2024; a 7% increase from 2023. However, global market dynamics present challenges in terms of logistics, costs, regulations, and consumption for Costa Rican agricultural products. read more

Japan has shown interest in strengthening its trade relations with the Philippines, particularly in increasing imports of Philippine bananas. The Philippines has suggested a review of the Japan-Philippines Economic Partnership Agreement (JPEPA) to secure a larger portion of the Japanese banana market. read more

Brazil's banana export volume reached 49 thousand tons in 2024, marking a 13% decrease from the previous year, as reported by Comex Stat. Contributors from Hortifrúti/Cepea attribute this reduction to a controlled national supply of dwarf bananas and competition from Bolivia and Paraguay. read more

This week, the Kantar Institute revealed its ranking of the most popular fruits and vegetables among the French last autumn, based on the quantities purchased over a 3-month period (P10/P11/P12). The top spot for fruits was once again claimed by bananas, while for vegetables, the first place was awarded to read more

The association stated that climatic issues such as increased sunlight during the day and excessive rainfall in some cultivation areas had reduced yields per vine by about 15% in the first nine months of the year. However, this was mitigated by new developments. read more

Ecuador exported 364.73 million boxes of bananas in 2024, an increase of 5.06 million boxes (1.57 percent) compared to the previous year, according to Acorbanec. read more

The weekly prices of bananas in different countries show interesting fluctuations, with significant changes seen in Spain (ES), Ireland (IE), the Netherlands (NL), and Slovakia (SK). Comparing prices from the week ending January 12, 2025, to the week ending January 19, 2025, reveals varying trends. read more

Contecon Guayaquil has opened a state-of-the-art cold storage facility within the Port of Guayaquil. Developed in collaboration with Cool Carriers, the Guayaquil Banana Gateway is Ecuador's first on-dock cold storage hub. It provides seamless cold chain continuity from cargo reception to. read more

Canary Islands Banana and Ausolan have renewed their collaboration to continue promoting healthy eating and the consumption of domestic products.

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Maynor Velásquez, manager of the Association of Banana Producers of Honduras, stated on Tuesday that the area devoted to banana production has decreased considerably and has been affected by consecutive floods. Currently, the harvest varies between 2,500 and 2,800 boxes per hectare. read more

MocChau Highland JSC will be exhibiting at Fruit Logistica again, marking the company's second participation in the event, despite having visited the exhibition numerous times in the past as attendees. "We have been studying the effectiveness and impact of Fruit Logistica on the fruit industry for many years as visitors before deciding to exhibit." read more

This week, the Kantar Institute released its ranking of the most popular fruits and vegetables among the French last autumn, based on the quantities purchased over a 3-month period (P10/P11/P12). The top spot for fruit once again goes to bananas, and for vegetables, the first place goes to. read more

In an era where sustainability is paramount, the agricultural and apparel industries are witnessing the emergence of groundbreaking materials. A material science entity in London, Fibe, recently unveiled a novel textile fiber derived from potato harvest remnants, marking a significant stride in... read more

Contecon Guayaquil has opened a state-of-the-art cold storage facility at the Port of Guayaquil, representing a significant achievement for Ecuador's banana export infrastructure. The Guayaquil Banana Gateway is Ecuador's first on-dock cold storage hub, designed to enhance the country's position as a leader in banana exports. read more

Farmers in Warulwadi, Junnar taluka, who are traditionally known for their export-quality grapes, have begun cultivating export-grade bananas, creating a new source of sustainable income. Rutuparna Meher, an innovative farmer, has made history by sending the first air-conditioned container of bananas. read more

Between January and November 2024, Kyrgyzstan imported 33,050.9 tons of bananas worth $24.2 million, according to data from the National Statistical Committee. This marks a notable increase compared to the same period in 2023 when imports totaled 25,725.4 tons at a value of $16.8 million. read more

The banana sector in the Canary Islands saw a rebound in 2024 after a challenging 2023 characterized by record production but very low prices for the Plátanos de Canarias Producers' Organizations. The sector faced a critical situation in 2023 due to persistently low prices at the source and a sharp read more