Banana

“Banana producers, cooperatives and traders of the Colombian Caribbean, represented in ASBAMA, are standing together against the permanent harassment to which we are subjected by various criminal gangs, which are jeopardizing the security and viability of Colombia’s fourth largest
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Following an advisory last month from the Panama Canal authority warning that with 41 percent less rainfall than usual this winter and in the upcoming summer months, the next few months will see fewer vessels passing through the waterway, banana growers and shippers are keeping watch on the
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In the first 11 months of 2023, Cambodia encountered a substantial drop of nearly 24% in fresh banana exports, totaling over 260,000 tonnes compared to the corresponding period in the previous year. China continues to be the primary market, absorbing around 95% of the exports, while smaller
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In Pakistan, where banana cultivation yields 154,000 tons annually, a collaboration between Interloop and Simply Suzette has introduced the Unpeeled collection. Addressing the environmental impact of burning 10 million tons of banana stems yearly, the collection utilizes Loomshake banana fiber
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Brazilian banana exports have experienced a decline this year, particularly to the Mercosur region, which constitutes about 70% of Brazil's exported bananas. Despite improved shipments to the European Union, the drop in exports to Mercosur is attributed to several factors, including the impact
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The first container of bananas from India was received. The promoters INI Farms (a sister company of Ulink Agritech) and Del Monte, together with representatives of the Embassy of India, the shipping company Maersk and the host Rotterdam Fruit Wharf, opened the first container. read more

Within the framework of the project "Safe Banana: Prevention and mitigation of FOC R4T risks in Ecuador", the executive director of the Association of Banana Exporters of Ecuador (AEBE), José Antonio Hidalgo, announced that the GAL Rahan Meristem, from Israel, a variety resistant to Fusarium
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"Banana producers, cooperatives and traders of the Colombian Caribbean, represented in ASBAMA, are standing together against the permanent harassment to which we are subjected by various criminal gangs, which are jeopardizing the security and viability of Colombia's fourth largest agricultural
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In Kurume City, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan, a man in his 50s planted three banana trees on a public city street and tended to them unnoticed for two years. Despite watering them twice daily, his activities remained undetected until recently when authorities cut down the trees, which were illegal
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Bananas from India marketed in Europe. The experimental project, which materialised yesterday with the first container arriving in Rotterdam, is the result of Del Montec's collaboration with the exporter INI Farms. The Asian country is the world's largest producer of bananas read more

Yesterday, the first container of bananas from India was received. Initiators INI Farms, a sister company of Ulink Agritech, and Del Monte, along with representatives from the Embassy of India, shipping company Maersk, and host Rotterdam Fruit Wharf, opened the first container. read more

Bananas from Belize saw an increase in 14% this week, while those imported from Ecuador were down by 5%. Bananas from Guatemala also saw decrease of 3%. read more

Data released by the Statistical Institute of Belize (SIB) for October 2023 indicates a 28% decline in domestic exports. Major export categories experienced reduced earnings during the month including banana exports which saw a slight decrease from $8.5 million to $8.2 million. read more

According to the export sector, the new minimum support price (MSP) of the banana box, which was set at 6.85 dollars for 2024, does not seem to convince Europe's supermarkets. Europe is the main market for the Ecuadorian banana and European customers still haven't signed any contracts because
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Since 2001, the record for the world's largest bunch of bananas has remained unchallenged, making it an incredible feat in the world of oversized fruits and vegetables. Located at Finca Experimental de las Calmas in El Hierro, Canary Islands, Spain, the record-breaking bunch was grown by Kabana
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According to new estimates, the crop damage caused by the unseasonal rains over the last few days has climbed to 390,000 hectares. read more

According to Acorbanec, Ecuador exported a total of 300.89 million boxes of bananas from January to October 2023, i.e. 7.09% more than in the same period of 2022. read more

Japanese iron factory Ikeda, known for its precision metal processing and creating viral products, has developed a unique item: a metal hammer shaped like a banana. This unconventional tool, first made in 2019, mimics the shape of bananas grown in the Philippines. read more

This is 7% more than in the previous year (281 million boxes), but less than the 315 million boxes shipped in 2021 and the 320 million boxes shipped in 2020. With an additional 14.9 million boxes, deliveries to the EU recorded the largest absolute increase. Deliveries to
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Jennie Coleman has been honoured with the prestigious RBC Momentum Award celebrating Canada’s most accomplished women entrepreneurs for her outstanding leadership as president of Equifruit, North America’s biggest importer of Fairtrade-certified bananas. read more