Banana

Cameroon's banana exports increased in March 2026, mainly due to higher volumes from the country's top producer. Data from the Cameroon Banana Association (Assobacam) shows that exporters shipped a total of 23,977 tons during the month, up from 19,585 tons in March 2025. read more

"Costa Rica currently produces and exports about 1.2 million boxes of bananas per year, from approximately 40,200 hectares concentrated mainly in the Atlantic region of Limón," says Marcial Chaverri, CEO of Corbana, the organization representing Costa Rican banana producers and exporters. read more

Tropic, a biotechnology company specializing in agriculture, has obtained regulatory approval in both Japan and Brazil for its non-browning banana variety. This development allows the company to access two significant fresh produce markets and represents a significant achievement in fruit production. read more

Customs authorities in Germany have reported the seizure of 1.6 tons of cocaine, valued at approximately €30 million (US$32.7 million), found in a shipment of bananas. With support from Hamburg police, officers from the Hamburg customs investigation office carried out the operation following a. read more

As of April 2026, the Mediterranean agricultural basin is operating under a regime of high-cost volatility and aggressive state intervention. The region remains the linchpin of the European fresh produce supply chain, yet the strategic landscape is defined by a widening chasm between domestic price stabilization and export-driven growth. read more

The date of Fresh Market 2026 has been officially confirmed. read more

W 2006 roku rozpoczęto nowy program bananów fairtrade, pozyskując banany z kooperatywy w Ekwadorze. „Nie było łatwo rozpocząć nowy łańcuch dostaw bananów” - mówi Jessie Myszka z Equal Exchange. „Bananów zwykle jest numerem jeden na dziale z produktami spożywczymi, dlatego zmiana łańcuchów dostaw była wyzwaniem". read more

Po despite the announcement of a ceasefire, the situation remains dire for Indian banana exports to the Gulf, with freight being the main reason, according to Sagar Rajput from Kulswamini Fruit Export based in Solapur. "The war-related disruptions have nearly eliminated all of India's banana exports to Iran and the" read more

After a 2025 ended with growth, Almaverde Bio opens 2026 with encouraging signs despite a campaign marked by limited availability and weather-related challenges. Supporting the performance are primarily the maintenance of volumes, the good contribution of kiwis and bananas, and double-digit growth. read more