Banana

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

"Many imported products can be found at the Dakar market in Senegal, mainly citrus fruits from Morocco, bananas from the Ivory Coast, and apples from South Africa. However, there is no shortage of European products," reported Renzo Piraccini, President of Macfrut, during his visit to the African. read more

Konsumenci w państwach bałtyckich: Estonii, Łotwy i Litwy wkrótce będą mogli cieszyć się świeżo krojonymi owocami z całego świata. Będzie to część nowej oferty specjalizowanego importera i dystrybutora jagód, firmy No Bananas należącej do Andero Keronena. "Zaczynamy sprzedaż krojonych owoców. read more

The UK not-for-profit cooperative Banana Link has partnered with unions and associations in the Dominican Republic to advocate for the regularization of migrant workers in the country's banana industry. read more

The UK not-for-profit cooperative Banana Link has partnered with unions and associations in the Dominican Republic to advocate for the regularization of migrant workers in the country's banana sector. read more

Customs officers in Cork, Ireland, carried out a seizure of around €3 million worth of cocaine concealed within a shipment of bananas. The drugs were found at Ringaskiddy after the container, which came from South America, was unloaded. This successful operation was the outcome of a targeted risk assessment. read more

In the weeks ending December 1, 2024 (week 48) and December 8, 2024 (week 49), banana prices showed subtle changes across Germany (DE), Latvia (LV), Croatia (HR), and Poland (PL), reflecting regional market adjustments. In Germany (DE), the price of bananas experienced a slight decrease from read more

The families of managers working on banana farms around Moamba in the south of Mozambique, very close to the South African border, have left the farms for the safety of South Africa. Only the managers remained ahead of the strikes that ended yesterday. This was the latest in a series of strikes called by former workers. read more