Banana

A project led by multinational fruit company Chiquita has officially introduced Yelloway One, its first hybrid, edible banana that provides resistance to fungal diseases Fusarium Wilt, caused by Fusarium Tropical Race 4 (TR4), and Black Leaf Streak Disease, also known as Black Sigatoka. read more

This is reported by reefertrends, citing information from the Statistical Coordination Office Acorbanec. The European Union (27) remains the most important destination country, accounting for 30.02% of total exports, followed by Russia with 18.44%, the Middle East with 13.29%, and the read more

The World Bank has extended its support to the Global Alliance against Fusarium TR4, an international coalition dedicated to combating a disease that poses a threat to bananas, a vital food source worldwide. This collaboration aims to reduce the spread of the disease, which has significant implications for. read more

Moses Samanga, a 65-year-old banana farmer from Zimbabwe, is experiencing the severe impacts of climate change as his previously thriving farm has turned into a barren wasteland. The unpredictable weather patterns, including irregular rainfall and rising temperatures, have resulted in substantial losses for him. read more

Według ministra rolnictwa Jamajki, Floyda Greena, podaż bananów i plantacji spodziewa się ustabilizować około lutego 2025 roku po poważnych skutkach huraganu Beryl. Burza spowodowała znaczne szkody w sektorze rolnictwa, szacuje się, że 64 procent... read more

Yelloway, an initiative by Chiquita, KeyGene, MusaRadix, and Wageningen University & Research (WUR), is introducing Yelloway One, a new triploid banana hybrid that is resistant to the fungal disease Tropical Race 4 (TR4) and partially resistant to Black Sigatoka. These diseases present a significant threat. read more

A Cooperation Agreement focused on enhancing social dialogue between workers and employers in Ecuador's banana sector has been signed. The agreement involves the Ecuadorian Banana and Plantain Cluster, which consists of the Association of Banana Exporters of Ecuador (AEBE), the Banana Marketing and Export Association. read more

VGE is proud to introduce the HortiGuard, an innovative, chemical-free solution developed to disinfect irrigation water and protect banana plantations from destructive diseases such as Fusarium Wilt (TR4) and Moko. Using advanced UV-C technology, HortiGuard eradicates harmful pathogens from the water supply. read more

Ten rok był dynamiczny dla globalnego rynku bananów, ze szczególnym znaczeniem dla rynku polskiego. Targban, który jest dużym dystrybutorem bananów w całej Polsce, poradził sobie z szeregiem nieoczekiwanych zmian w branży, jednocześnie utrzymując silne relacje z dostawcami i ciągłe... read more

Ta seria przedstawia średnie ceny hurtowe bananów według kraju pochodzenia. Ceny są krajowymi średnimi najczęstszych cen obowiązujących na rynkach hurtowych w Birmingham i Londynie. Publikacja ta jest aktualizowana co tydzień. Wszystkie ceny są podane w funtach (£) za kilogram. Ceny są aktualizowane regularnie. read more

Chiquita has been announced as the Golden Sponsor of the 50th-anniversary dinner of the New Covent Garden Market. London's top banana brand has been a major supplier of premium bananas to the UK's largest wholesale market for many years and has built a strong relationship with it. read more

Shipments of imported fruit such as bananas, pineapples, citrus, and grapes that typically enter the US through its eastern and Gulf coasts may be delayed in ports or refused entry if a potential strike by tens of thousands of port workers occurs at the beginning of October. read more

Reybanpac, the largest banana producer in Ecuador and the second largest exporter, was honored for its export profile at the PremioeXpor 2024 gala, organized by the Ecuadorian Federation of Exporters (Fedexpor). read more

As expected, the Philippine Senate has approved the proposed free trade agreement with South Korea, a decision that will be beneficial for the country's banana and pineapple exporters. read more

Po raz trzeci w ciągu kilku miesięcy znaleziono znaczną ilość kokainy w skrzynkach bananów w sklepach detalicznych w Europie. read more

National Banana Day is celebrated on September 22nd, showcasing Brazil's most consumed fruit worldwide. São Paulo plays a significant role in this, accounting for over 25% of the country's production, which amounts to one million tons from 52 thousand hectares. The Ribeira Valley is particularly notable in this regard. read more

Pracownicy sieci dyskontów spożywczych zlokalizowanej w Niemczech odkryli łącznie 95 kilogramów kokainy ukrytej w skrzynkach z bananami, zgodnie z zeznaniami policji. To odkrycie, dokonane w kilku sklepach w kraju związkowym Nadrenia Północna-Westfalia, ma szacunkową wartość na ulicy… read more

The Department of Agriculture (DA) has introduced a new technology aimed at enhancing banana production in Central Visayas, according to Jennylou Velasquez, a science research technician with DA-7. This initiative aims to support the banana industry, a key economic sector in the Philippines. read more

The drought in many banana growing areas in Ecuador, along with a high disease burden of Moko, is causing serious problems for growers in the country. The Ecuadorian government has also implemented new power cuts due to the drought. According to Patricio Catapano, CEO of the banana exporting company Banaval, based in... read more

Already recognized as the favorite origin for French people (according to two CSA surveys in 2021 and 2023), bananas from Guadeloupe and Martinique have achieved a new milestone. In August, they were voted as France's favorite brand in the "banana brands" category, surpassing 9 competing brands. "We are" read more