Banana

In the first four months of 2024, Madeira recorded the sale of 6,623.5 tons of bananas, which represented an 18.7% increase compared to the previous year. This equated to 1,045.1 tons more bananas sold. The Regional Directorate of Agriculture and Rural Development (DRADR) provided these figures, which were later... read more

Two months after their last appeal, the Banana and Plantain Cluster of Ecuador, together with unions from Colombia, Guatemala, the Dominican Republic, and Peru, released a new statement on May 23. In this statement, they called on European supermarket chains and discount stores to implement fair trade practices. They are urging supermarkets to adopt fair trade practices. read more

Chiquita is investing in logistics. In Cortenuova, in the province of Bergamo, they have inaugurated the largest banana ripening center with the blue sticker in Europe, located within the logistics hub of the operator Gi.Ma.Trans. The technological facility features 24 ripening cells spread over 5,000 square meters. read more

A team of engineering students from MVJ College of Engineering in Bengaluru have developed tiles made from banana fibers that are nearly seven times stronger than traditional ceramic tiles. These innovative tiles can withstand up to 7,500 newtons of pressure and have a flexural strength of 52.37 megapascals. read more

Ostatni stan wyjątkowy ogłoszony przez prezydenta Ekwadoru, Daniela Noboę, w siedmiu stanach i części jednej prowincji, nie wpłynął na eksport bananów i egzotycznych owoców kraju. Wielu w branży bananowej potwierdziło, że "jeśli cokolwiek, stan wyjątkowy sprawia, że przemysł bananowy [...] read more

At the beginning of this century, many small-scale banana farmers in the Peruvian province of Sullana, often with plantations of less than one hectare, faced challenges in receiving the full payment for their banana sales. This was a result of a noticeable lack of coordination and organization,... read more

Bananas are a staple fruit worldwide. Their production is vital in numerous tropical and subtropical regions, significantly impacting local economies and providing employment opportunities. Global banana production is approximately 86 million tons annually, with India leading as the top producer. read more

Princess Anne, according to former royal chef Darren McGrady, likes her bananas very ripe, almost black, as part of her morning fruit bowl. This preference is due to the easier digestion of overripe bananas. Despite the unconventional choice that may not appeal to everyone, there are nutritional benefits. read more

Princess Anne, according to former royal chef Darren McGrady, likes to eat her bananas very ripe, almost black, as part of her morning fruit bowl. This preference is due to the fact that overripe bananas are easier to digest. Despite this unusual choice, which may not appeal to everyone, there are nutritional benefits. read more

A group of UK supermarkets is in talks with Fairtrade to jointly buy ethically sourced products such as bananas, coffee, and cocoa from producers in developing countries. This initiative comes after the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) confirmed that such cooperation would not read more

W pierwszym kwartale roku wolumen eksportu kontenerowego ładunków Kolumbii, w tym eksport bananów, wzrósł o 13,7% w porównaniu do tego samego okresu poprzedniego roku. Ten wzrost był głównie napędzany eksportem bananów, który był 1,2 razy większy niż w pierwszym kwartale 2023 roku. read more

A group of UK supermarkets is in talks with Fairtrade to jointly buy ethically sourced products like bananas, coffee, and cocoa from producers in developing countries. This initiative comes after the Competition Market Authority (CMA) confirmed that such cooperation would not... read more

W pierwszym kwartale roku, wolumen eksportu ładunków kontenerowych Kolumbii, w tym eksport bananów, wzrósł o 13,7% w porównaniu do tego samego okresu poprzedniego roku. Wzrost ten był głównie napędzany przez eksport bananów, który był 1,2 razy wyższy niż w pierwszym kwartale 2023 roku. read more

Ta seria prezentuje średnie hurtowe ceny bananów według kraju pochodzenia. Ceny są krajowymi średnimi najczęściej pobieranymi cenami za banany na rynkach hurtowych w Birmingham i Londynie. Publikacja ta jest aktualizowana co tydzień. Aktualne średnie ceny tygodniowe bananów wynosiły: read more

In week 19, the average wholesale price of European bananas was €102 per 100 kgs in Spain. The average wholesale prices of bananas from Latin America were €121/100 kgs in Austria, €96/100 kgs in Belgium, €123/100 kgs in Italy, and €113/100 kgs in France. read more

The horticulture department conducted a survey in the Tiruchy district, Tamil Nadu, to assess the impact of recent storms on banana cultivation. The evaluation revealed damage to around 500 acres of banana crops. Officials mentioned that the final report would be submitted to the state authorities. read more

The quirky and surplus food subscription service Earth & Wheat has teamed up with frozen snack brand Pukpip to combat banana waste and collaborate with eco-friendly retailers. read more

Together with the producers, suppliers, and partners FLOCERT and IDH, a pioneering system was developed as part of the Lidl project "Living Wage" to ensure that the necessary price premium is in place to close the wage gap towards a living wage for Lidl's share. read more

Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has approved an application from Queensland University of Technology (QUT) to allow the consumption of food produced from a genetically engineered banana variety developed for resistance to Panama disease. The Office of the Gene Technology Regulator (OGTR) in Australia has issued this approval. read more

The turnover in fresh fruit increased by 3.2% or 25.3 million US dollars, primarily due to a higher global volume of sales for bananas and pineapples, as well as an increase in global prices for pineapples, partially offset by lower global prices for bananas. read more