Banana

This series gives the average wholesale prices of bananas by country of origin. The prices are national averages of the most usual prices charged for bananas at wholesale markets in Birmingham and London. This publication is updated weekly. read more

According to EastFruit analysts, Russia is striving to keep its position as the world’s most unreliable trading partner. It is taking revenge in its typical style – harming the industry of another country at the cost of its own consumers. The target of this revenge may be the banana
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According to EastFruit analysts, Russia is striving to keep its position as the world’s most unreliable trading partner. it is taking revenge in its typical style – harming the industry of another country at the cost of its own consumers. The target of this revenge may be the banana
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Dancer or carrot? This is how Armando Testa titled the carrot in the 1990s, while developing a successful series of posters dedicated to fruit and vegetable products for the Pioltello company. read more

Madhya Pradesh is increasingly recognized in the global agri-export market, exporting 30,000 tons of bananas annually from the Burhanpur district to Iraq, Iran, Dubai, Bahrain, and Turkey. Approximately 19,000 banana farmers are cultivating 23,650 acres, producing 1.65 mln tons annually. The
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The ban comes in the wake of Ecuador's decision to transfer arms, including Soviet-era helicopters, rocket launchers, grenade launchers, and anti-aircraft missile systems, to Ukraine, which was announced just over a week ago. read more

Following the successful introduction of Fyffes consumer brand Trudi's, last October, the company is set to showcase the new brand campaign at Fruit Logistica. This activation promises guests an immersive experience offering a firsthand encounter with the brand. read more

At the annual Fruit Logistica trade fair, Frigotec aims to surprise visitors with the first pineapple ripening process using the new AI Softripe ripening method. At the Frigotec booth, visitors can examine and taste the first Softripe pineapple fruits, a trade fair novelty, alongside the already
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On 2 February, the Russian veterinary and phytosanitary service Rosseljoznadzor called on the Ecuadorian Minister of Agriculture, Franklin Palacios, to suspend the certification of the country's five banana plantations, after "systematically violating the rules applicable to Russia and the countries of the
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Russian plant health authorities have asked Ecuador to suspend the certification of five banana exporting companies on phytosanitary grounds. The move is believed to be a response to a decision by the Ecuadorean government to deliver Russian military equipment to the US in exchange for
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Russian food safety regulator Rosselkhoznadzor has announced a partial ban on banana imports from Ecuador, the globe's top banana exporter. The ban, effective from February 5, was instated after the discovery of a harmful pest, the polyphagous humpback fly (Megaselia scalaris Loew), in shipments
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In week 3, average wholesale prices of bananas from Latin America were at €104/100 kgs in the Netherlands. Prices in Greece stood at €114/100 kgs, while the Spanish paid €91/100 kgs and the French paid €113 per 100 kgs. read more

It has been a tough 12 months for the global banana sector. Climate instability – as well as the El Niño phenomenon in Latin America – continues to disrupt the export industry, lowering production and impacting product quality.  read more

Banana producer Fyffes is anticipating a solid year in 2024, despite the challenges in the economic and climatic conditions. “Our investment in environment and social sustainability means we are poised to meet and exceed stakeholder and customer expectations, especially considering the
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A spider monkey in Costa Rica made headlines after a video of it snatching a banana from a store in La Cruz, Guanacaste, went viral. This incident at Corcovado National Park highlights the issue of wildlife-human interactions. Local authorities, specifically the Guanacaste Conservation Area
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In 2023, Dominican banana exports were affected by high temperatures and pests, representing an additional challenge for producers who are still recovering from the damage caused by the hurricanes that hit the country eight years ago. According to the Central Bank, foreign sales up until
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Agritech firm Innoterra says it has identified a new variety of banana that is resistant to TR4, a disease that has devastated significant areas of production worldwide in the past few years. read more

Just a few hours before the end of the first month of the year, the number of signed contracts for banana exports in the remainder of 2024 had hardly experienced significant changes. On January 19, the Minister of Agriculture and Livestock (MAG), Danilo Palacios, announced that 58% of the
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Australian scientists will collaborate with global researchers to make it quicker and easier to develop new banana, custard apple, papaya, passionfruit and pineapple varieties for Australian growers and consumers.  read more

In 2023, MSC recorded a 23.59% share of Ecuador's banana box shipments, surpassing its closest competitor, Maersk, which recorded a 23.16% share. read more