Banana

Members of the international banana trade will convene in the city of Machala in Ecuador's El Oro province next week for the first edition of Banana Business, the international convention organized by the Banana Marketing and Export Association of Ecuador (Acorbanec). read more

Last week, a European delegation visited an organic banana farm in Ecuador to learn about the country's efforts to comply with strict European regulations on sustainability, quality, environment, and due diligence. read more

Las autoridades españolas han informado sobre la mayor incautación de cocaína en el país hasta la fecha, que asciende a 13 toneladas. La operación se llevó a cabo en el puerto sur de Algeciras el 14 de octubre, donde la policía y los agentes de aduanas interceptaron la droga oculta dentro de un barco contenedor que había zarpado desde Guayaquil. read more

Ciężkie opady deszczu i silne wiatry spowodowały zniszczenia na ponad ośmiu hektarach plantacji bananów w Antipas, Cotabato. Miejski Urząd Redukcji Ryzyka Katastroficznego i Zarządzania Kryzysowego (MDRRMO) poinformował, że dwie plantacje bananów zostały dotknięte, a łączna powierzchnia zniszczonych terenów wynosi 8,2 hektara w Barangay Canaan. read more

According to official estimates, over 16,000 hectares of farmland in Senegal have been flooded, severely impacting the production of onions, okra, eggplants, bananas, tomatoes, as well as staple crops like corn and rice. read more

Richard Salazar, executive director of the Ecuadorian Banana Marketing and Export Association (Acorbanec) and organizer of the Banana Business 2024 Convention, announced that the event will also serve as a platform to promote strategic alliances, conduct business negotiations, and foster collaboration. read more

In the Gaibandha district of Bangladesh, farmers are increasingly turning to banana cultivation due to its low input costs and high returns. The area's soil and climate conditions make it suitable for growing a variety of banana types. read more

The Cobweb theory suggests that price volatility in agricultural markets results in supply fluctuations, leading to a cycle of price changes. In Uganda, coffee farmers struggle to forecast market prices due to the inelastic supply in the short term. Despite past patterns, fluctuations in prices make it difficult for farmers to anticipate their income accurately. read more

The National Fair-Trade Organization (NFTO) has successfully sent the first shipment of premium bananas from Saint Lucia to Canada. This initiative is in line with Caricom's 25 by 25 agenda, which aims to reduce import dependence and strengthen export activities within the Caribbean, thereby. read more

In Janakpurdham, the capital of Madesh, Nepal, bananas worth around $403,225 (50 million rupees) have been imported from India for the Chhath festival. The festival, which involves fasting, traditionally includes bananas as a crucial offering to God. Bishweshwar Yadav, read more

Between January and August 2024, Ecuador exported 274.39 million boxes of bananas, which is 0.50% more than the previous year, as reported by the Banana Marketing and Export Association (Acorbanec). The European Union remains the primary destination, followed by Russia and the Middle East. read more

For Ahumwire Justine, a banana farmer from Shuku in southwest Uganda, a rain and hailstorm last October emphasized the vulnerability of her plantation to extreme weather. The storm destroyed 300 of her banana trees and killed two cows. This event brought to light the challenges that farmers in such regions face... read more

With a strong presence in the global market, Ecuador's banana sector, a leading exporter, is launching the "Safe Farms" security protocol to address the increasing crime rates. This initiative is inspired by Colombia's strategies to protect its coffee and banana farms. In Ecuador, criminal activities... read more

Bananas are currently the most widely produced fruit in Colombia. The country has approximately 114,377 hectares dedicated to this product, with Antioquia being its largest producer. This sector has demonstrated consistent growth, with production reaching 2.6 million tons in 2023, representing a 2% increase from the previous year. read more

The prices at which bananas were imported to the EU from Latin America increased in October. This is now affecting the prices offered in the domestic wholesale market. Will this trend continue? What are the current wholesale prices of bananas in Poland? read more

From January to August, Russia's imports of bananas from Ecuador have dropped to 776 thousand tons, marking the lowest level in 12 years, according to RIA Novosti's analysis of data from the Latin American nation. This represents a 20 percent decrease compared to the same period last year. read more

How did the production of fruit and vegetable juices as well as frozen fruits and vegetables evolve in the three quarters of 2024? read more

Bananas remain a key product in the UK's fruit market, with wholesale prices offering valuable information on trends and changes within various supply chains. The most recent data, as of October 28, 2024, indicates minor fluctuations in banana prices at prominent wholesale markets in Birmingham and London. read more

The National Police and customs officials in Spain intercepted a 13-ton cocaine shipment in Algeciras, disguised within a banana delivery from Ecuador destined for a fruit company in Alicante. This operation represents the largest cocaine seizure on Spanish soil, surpassing the. read more

The inclusive basketball of the Canary Islands kicks off the 2024-2025 season this coming Saturday, October 26, starting at 9 am, in Los Llanos de Aridane. The municipality of the island of La Palma will host for the fourth time a gathering of the Basketball Without Limits league. read more