Banana
Stop to new certifications for Fairtrade banana producers.
2024-04-18 00:00
The Fairtrade system has decided to limit access to new certified banana producer organizations starting from April 2024 for a period of 24 months. The purpose is to ensure better incomes for small-scale producers and employees of banana companies already part of the system.
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The Ecuadorean banana association Acorbanec has issued a warning that the increasing instability in the Middle East could pose a threat to the country's banana exports to the region.
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A new banana variety resistant to the Fusarium fungus has been introduced in Ecuador.
2024-04-17 00:00
Ecuador will receive a second banana variety resistant to Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense tropical race 4 (FOC R4T) on Thursday, April 18. This banana variety, known as GAL, comes from Israel and is distributed by Rahan Meristem. This import, the result of the efforts of the Ministry of Agriculture, is expected to help improve the banana industry in Ecuador.
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Bananas, which are a significant source of potassium, come wrapped in their own biodegradable packaging, making them a convenient and popular fruit in the US. They play a crucial role in the American diet, with their consumption accounting for over 20% of the total fresh fruit intake, a number that has been growing.
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De Groot International in Hedel operates in wholesale, import, and export of fruits and vegetables, and has its own packing and logistics centers. The company is mainly involved in importing and supplying bananas, pineapples, citrus fruits, and exotic fruits.
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Last January, before Pedro Sánchez's administration declined the possibility of articulating budgets for this year, an agreement was established between the central government, the Canary Islands government, and the sector to finally update the coverage of the aid to comply with the
read moreBananas from Belize are now priced at £0.99, which is a 2% increase compared to last week.
2024-04-16 00:00
Ta seria podaje średnie ceny hurtowe bananów według kraju pochodzenia. Ceny są krajowymi średnimi najczęściej obowiązującymi cenami bananów na rynkach hurtowych w Birmingham i Londynie. Publikacja ta jest aktualizowana co tydzień. Obecne średnie tygodniowe ceny bananów wynosiły...
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Banana brand makes debut at Milan Design Week
2024-04-16 00:00
During Design Week (April 15-21, 2024), top brands will showcase their newest designs and concepts at two main events: Salone del Mobile and Fuorisalone. Making its first-ever appearance at this prestigious exhibition, Chiquita becomes one of the pioneering banana brands to take part.
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Organic banana yields are expected to increase again soon.
2024-04-15 00:00
W przeciwieństwie do innych lat, w których podaż bananów organicznych była stabilna zimą, wydaje się, że w tym roku produkcja uległa zmianie. "Głównie ze względu na warunki pogodowe. Produkcja zwalnia trochę później w tym roku, ale z upałem plony powinny się zwiększyć.
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W 14th week, średnie ceny hurtowe bananów z Ameryki Łacińskiej wynosiły 118 €/100 kg w Holandii. W Belgii ceny wynosiły 96 €/100 kg, natomiast Hiszpanie płacili 124 €/100 kg, a Francuzi 114 € za 100 kg. Średnie ceny hurtowe bananów produkowanych w Europie wynosiły
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Kaufland defends its low banana prices.
2024-04-12 11:00
The German hypermarket chain Kaufland has informed Fruitnet that it rejects the suggestion made this week by producers and exporters in Latin America that its banana pricing strategy is unfair and exploitative.
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US Department of Labor awards a $4.7 million grant to enhance compliance with international labor standards in Ecuador's cut flower sector.
2024-04-12 00:00
The U.S. Department of Labor has announced the award of up to $4.7 million to Partners of the Americas, a private nonprofit organization that promotes decent work and acceptable working conditions in Latin America. This funding aims to enhance compliance with international labor standards in Ecuador's banana and cut flowers industries.
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US Department of Labor awards $4.7 million grant to enhance compliance with international labor standards in Ecuador's cut flower sector.
2024-04-12 00:00
The U.S. Department of Labor has announced the award of up to $4.7 million to Partners of the Americas, a private nonprofit organization that promotes decent work and acceptable working conditions in Latin America. This funding aims to enhance compliance with international labor standards in Ecuador's banana and cut flower industries.
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The Colombian banana industry is expecting a 5% increase in export volumes during 2024 despite a decrease in hectares planted. According to Dr. Emerson Aguirre Medina, president of the Colombian Banana Growers Association (Augura), "For this year, considering the rise in exports that."
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Bananas help speed up recovery after running.
2024-04-12 00:00
W Wielkiej Brytanii banany są uznawane za produkty o znaczącej wartości odżywczej, zwłaszcza dla osób uprawiających bieganie. Spożycie średnio 10 kg na osobę rocznie czyni ten owoc wyjątkowym ze względu na wysoką wartość energetyczną, istotną dla rutyn przedtreningowych. Banany wyróżniają się swoją
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Cocaine was discovered at the Port of Beirut in a shipment of bananas from Ecuador.
2024-04-11 00:00
The Port of Beirut was the site of a significant drug seizure, where over 25 kg of cocaine were discovered hidden within a banana shipment originating from Ecuador, according to the Internal Security Forces (ISF). The exact date of the seizure was not disclosed by the ISF. The operation was part
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Cocaine was discovered at the Port of Beirut in a shipment of bananas from Ecuador.
2024-04-11 00:00
The Port of Beirut was the site of a major drug seizure where more than 25 kg of cocaine were found concealed in a banana shipment from Ecuador, as reported by the Internal Security Forces (ISF). The ISF did not disclose the exact date of the seizure. This operation was part
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The comment: "Cheap bananas are here to stay"
2024-04-10 16:00
W swoim niedawnym artykule dla The Grocer, międzynarodowy koordynator NGO Banana Link, Alistair Smith, argumentuje, że ekonomia sprzedaży bananów zbyt tanio nie ma sensu.
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Kaufland accused of "predatory" strategy on bananas
2024-04-10 00:00
A flyer on fruits and vegetables can create quite a few problems, especially when producers cannot find prices in line with what they perceive in the field. This is evidenced by the controversy sparked by the flyer of the German chain Kaufland, which currently advertises a
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Banana outrage: the new focus of Delta Airlines lounge controversy
2024-04-10 00:00
Members of Delta Airlines' lounge have initiated a fruit-themed protest after a loyalty member was scolded for taking a banana from a Minneapolis airport lounge, resulting in what they referred to as a "blemish" on their record. This incident has brought attention to an unspoken rule.
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