Banana

The use of Fairtrade certification should become the reference for global banana imports if we want to maintain a sustainable supply chain with fair prices. This is supported by José Antonio Hidalgo, executive director, in an interview with America Economia. read more

On December 26, José Antonio Hidalgo, executive director of the Association of Banana Exporters of Ecuador (AEBE), was elected as the co-president of the Coordinating Committee/Advisory Council of the World Banana Forum (WBF) under the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). read more

The Presidential Initiative on Banana Industrial Development (PIBID) in Uganda has been operating for a decade within the banana subsector, with a focus on value addition and empowering banana farmers. Dr. Florence Muranga, the Director General of PIBID, highlighted the organization's journey. read more

Ecuadorian banana exports have increased for the third consecutive month. By November, the country has exported an additional 4.53 million boxes, marking a 1.39% increase compared to the same period in 2023. The European Union remains the primary destination market for these fruits. read more

Indie skupia się na zwiększeniu eksportu bananów do Rosji, po udanych próbach wysyłek do krajów takich jak Holandia drogą morską, jak oświadczył urzędnik. Kraj ten ma na celu osiągnięcie celu eksportu bananów w wysokości 1 miliarda dolarów w przyszłości. Obecnie eksport owoców... read more

The question of whether banana cultivation requires an African or South American climate is easily answered. In fact, as shown by Alba Bio OP in Marina di Ragusa (Ragusa), it is possible to successfully grow bananas in Sicily. The company has been conducting experiments. read more

W styczniu FreshPlaza skupi się na sektorze bananów. Jesteś producentem, importerem lub dostawcą bananów? Jeśli tak, chcielibyśmy usłyszeć od Ciebie. Możesz przesłać nam informacje lub możemy zadzwonić do Ciebie na wywiad, po prostu daj nam znać. Skontaktuj się pod adresem info@freshplaza.com. Dział Marketingu. read more

Under the motto "For the sweet-toothed ones!", from January 6th to March 2nd, Paddington Bear and SanLucar join forces in a new campaign that focuses on citrus fruits, mangos, pineapples, avocados, bananas, tomatoes, berries,

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The Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries, and Food Sovereignty of the Government of the Canary Islands has disbursed 70 million euros to banana producers on the islands. This amount represents 50% of the total annual direct aid that the European Union provides to these farmers. read more

The banana industry in Colombia is wrapping up the 2024 season on a positive note, as reported by the Association of Banana Producers of Colombia (Asobancol), representing 70% of the country's export banana hectares. "Nevertheless, the year also brought about significant challenges that required resilience." read more

From today until December 22, Iberia Express will be distributing 12,000 Canary bananas on around 70 flights between the Peninsula and the Balearic Islands. This initiative is part of the campaign “Banana Is Christmas”, which aims to promote. read more

The banana is one of the most affordable fruits to purchase in Greece, resulting in strong sales and a consistent consumption rate, as stated by Mr. Pantelis Iliadis, the owner of Iliadis Bananes, a company specializing in banana ripening and importing exotic fruits and vegetables: "Banana prices are highly competitive. read more

Więcej krajów, w tym Meksyk, Ekwador i Kolumbia, zwiększają obecnie podaż organicznych bananów. „To utrzymuje stabilność dostępności” - mówi Mayra Velazquez de León z Organics Unlimited. „Te kraje systematycznie eksportują organiczne banany, aby zaspokoić globalne zapotrzebowanie, w szczególności” read more

Starting January 2025, De Groot Fruit & Vegetables will be the sole distributor of the well-known banana brands Turbana and Don Mario Eat Now. These brands will be accessible to wholesalers throughout the Netherlands every day. Furthermore, the company will provide a range of packaging choices for the. read more

Mimo że francuski rynek bananów był bardzo dynamiczny w tym roku, czarna zgnilizna, największa zmora dla producentów bananów, stopniowo zyskuje przewagę. Pierre Monteux, dyrektor zarządzający UGPBAN, przygląda się roku 2024 oraz krótko- i średnioterminowej perspektywie sektora bananów we Francji. read more

Irish banana distributor Fyffes named Sean Purcell as its new head of sales. read more

The Irish banana distributor Fyffes has strengthened its sales team by appointing Athy man Sean Purcell as its new Head of Sales. A marketing graduate from UCD, Sean is an experienced sales professional who has held several senior positions in Ireland and overseas. read more

Ecuadorian bananas continue to be one of the main products exported by the country, facing a market with complex challenges and significant opportunities for the future. The Cavendish variety, grown throughout the year, represents the majority of exports to destinations like the United States, Europe, and the Middle East. read more

"Banapeel is a home-compostable packaging, specifically designed for bananas, offering biodegradability and extended freshness," says Dr. Ravi Sankar Ummidi, Chief Technical Officer and Co-Founder of fresh produce packaging manufacturer PeelON.inc. read more

The Department of Trade and Industry XI (DTI) has registered new investments totaling $2.7 million for Cavendish banana exports and $1.53 million for banana chip exports in the Davao Region for 2024. The department supported 30 exporters, resulting in $826,200 in export sales and $738,000 in. read more