Banana

A banana-shaped synthesizer project on Kickstarter has surpassed its funding goal, raising £34,301 (US$42,900) with the support of 674 backers, compared to its initial goal of £2,967 (US$3,700). Developed by MicroKits, the device is a portable synthesizer that utilizes conductivity to produce sound. read more

The banana is the most loved and consumed fruit by Italians, present on every table: according to a 2025 analysis of grocery store carts, it is purchased by 86% of families, a figure that has no equivalent in the fruit and vegetable department. read more

In 2024, over 14 thousand tons of Fairtrade-certified bananas were sold in Italy, showing a 1.5% increase compared to the previous year, according to the Social Balance Sheet of Fairtrade Italy. Fair trade continues to be a concrete lever in the global fruit and vegetable supply chain. read more

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Banana prices experienced a slight decrease this week in most regions, with reductions observed in both ACP and dollar categories. In terms of specific origins, bananas from Belize averaged £0.99/kg, down from £1.02/kg last week, representing a decrease of £-0.03 (-3%). Cameroon also displayed a similar trend. read more

Ponieważ historia o wyginięciu banana była popularna w mediach od ponad dwóch dekad, istnieje niebezpieczeństwo, że wiele osób teraz podchodzi do tego pomysłu z pewną dawką sceptycyzmu. read more

The biotech company Tropic has obtained regulatory approval in Japan and Brazil for its genetically edited non-browning banana variety. read more

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