Banana

The year 2023 ended with a breakeven in volume sales for the fruit and vegetable department, even though the two half-year trends have opposite signs but with an ever-increasing inflationary effect. read more

Ecuador exported exported 15.32 million more boxes of bananas during 2023 compared to 2022. That is an increase of 4.52%, with a total of accumulated exports of 354.63 million boxes up to the month of December 2023 compared to exports of 339.31 million for 2022. read more

"One could say that the evolution of the national banana sector has marked the path that the global banana industry follows. Thus, we can consider ourselves pioneers in certain markets that began being marginal and that now constitute strategic markets for the banana sector, such as Russia, to
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In week 2, the average wholesale prices of bananas produced in the EU stood at €127/100 kgs in France. The Spanish paid €108/100 kgs and the Portuguese paid €193 per 100 kgs. read more

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 the forecast, the country's banana exports will fall by around 3% to 2.206 million tonnes. This would make the country the third largest banana exporter in the world, falling behind Guatemala, which will record higher exports of 2.45 million tonnes in 2023. Ecuador also remained the
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In northern China's Hebei province, the Taihang Wuzhishan Scenic Area's job listing for a person to dress as the Monkey King, Sun Wukong, and interact with tourists has gone viral. For 6,000 yuan (850 usd) a month, the chosen individual will wear a costume and stay in a cave at the mountain's
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The Belize government is looking to rejuvenate the declining citrus and banana sectors. Recent data from the Statistical Institute of Belize indicates a drop in output for both commodities. Despite this, in November 2021, banana earnings increased to $5.6 million from $4.6 million in 2022, while
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CMR Group recently joined a campaign dedicated to informing consumers about the crucial role of the agri-food industry in safeguarding Spain's food security. read more

Sean McMahan, 26, from Herne Bay, was fined nearly £500 for littering after he threw a banana skin from his van and ignored a £150 fine. The incident was observed during a joint operation against illegal waste in Herne Bay on May 10, 2023. McMahan, absent from his court hearing, was penalized
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Australian Bananas has launched a new back to school campaign highlighting how the fruit has remained a staple of Australian lunchboxes throughout the years.  read more

Freskbana, an Ecuadorian banana exporter, has seen 40% year-on-year increase in sales during 2023, as it celebrates its seventh year in the market. “Demonstrating a consistent and strategic expansion, the company has consistently outperformed market expectations, achieving annual gains in
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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

In the southwestern region of Saudi Arabia, the Al-Baha's Thee Ain village, renowned for its stunning architecture, is now gaining recognition for its flourishing banana plantations. These plantations have grown into a significant tourist draw, bolstering local economic growth. read more

Thailand: 7-Eleven’s individually wrapped bananas guarantee customer satisfaction read more

According to preliminary data and information on developments over the first six to nine months of 2023, global trade in bananas displayed signs of recovery from the more severe supply shortages experienced in the previous two years. read more

The total turnover of fruit and vegetable producers rose by 9% to 4.2 billion euros in 2023 Dutch trading companies imported fruit and vegetables worth 10.6 billion euros last year. This was an increase of 6% compared to 2022. Most of this was tropical fruit (avocado,
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In Murang’a County, Kenya, the Saba Saba Agribusiness cooperative society is witnessing the realization of a two-decade long aspiration - a banana factory. With a Sh.24 million investment, the factory, set to be fully functional next year, is expected to rewrite the region's agricultural story. read more

Ecuador’s banana industry continues with harvesting, production and transport as well as exports despite a state of emergency declared earlier this week following the prison break of a gang leader leading to violence flaring up in different areas during the week. read more

Scientists in Uganda have developed a genetically modified banana, known as Banana21, with the potential to save thousands of children in the country who die annually from vitamin A deficiency. However, the superfruit still faces several obstacles before it can be put to use. read more