Banana

According to a recent report by the Banana Marketing and Export Association, Acorbanec, Ecuador exported a total of 273.03 million boxes of bananas from January to September 2023, i.e. 6.41% more than in the same period of 2022. read more

Turkish narcotics police officials have seized 610 kilograms of cocaine hidden in a container of bananas from Ecuador. The detection was done in the southern province of Mersin. Three people, including the owner of the company that was to receive the banana shipment, have been detained 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

Chiquita presents the innovative Yelloway projectin collaboration with KeyGene, MusaRadix and Wageningen University and Research (WUR) with the aim of producing bananas that are resistant to both pathogenic diseases, in particular Tropical Race 4 (TR4) and Black Sigatoka, and to
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Despite the cost of living crisis, the price of a bunch of bananas in British supermarkets is no higher today than it was three decades ago. Every country in the world with cheaper prices than the UK has its own producers of the fruit. read more

In week 42, the average wholesale prices of bananas from Latin America stood at €104/100 kgs in the Netherlands. read more

The banana industry celebrates the growth of banana exports, but also faces major challenges such as climate change and security. read more

The Association of Ecuadorian Banana Exporters (AEBE) held their XX (20th) International Convention, Banana Time 2023, at the Hilton Colón Hotel in Guayaquil last week, from 24 to 27 October, 2023. read more

A haul of cocaine worth £10 million has been seized after divers found it underwater off the coast of Kent. The drugs, with a weight of 137 kg, were discovered by the Border Force National Deep Rummage Team in four large North Face holdalls at Sheerness Port on 14 October. read more

The Association of Ecuadorian Banana Exporters (AEBE) welcomed a host of influential guests to the 20th international Banana Time convention this week. read more

For those who want to increase their stamina: they should try to reap the health benefits of oatmeal, beans, spinach and walnuts, among others. These foods provide a mix of carbohydrates, proteins, healthy fats, vitamins and minerals to support your fitness goals. A healthy diet must strike a
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According to data from the General Department of Customs, Vietnam’s durian exports reached $1.63 billion in the first nine months of 2023. In the reviewed period, fruit and vegetable exports totaled $4.21 billion, a surge of 72.5% equivalent to $1.77 billion year on year. read more

October 2023— The Association of Ecuadorian Banana Exporters (AEBE) began its XX International Convention, Banana Time 2023, at the Hilton Colón Hotel in Guayaquil until October 27, 2023. read more

The second meeting of the Banana Advisory Council ended on Tuesday without reaching a consensus on what price to set for a box of bananas for next year, so the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAG) will be in charge of setting the price. "No compromise was reached at the meeting," stated
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The EU production forecast for bananas produced in the Union and marketed in their region of production (Jan-Dec 2023) comes in at 53,931 tons for Spain, 6,613 tons for France and 1,035 tons for Greece. Total production for 2023 is forecast at 661,487 tons. read more

The Association of Ecuadorian Banana Exporters (AEBE) began its XX (20th) International Convention, Banana Time 2023, at the Hilton Colón Hotel in Guayaquil yesterday until October 27, 2023. read more

Thirty years after the creation of the Banana Environmental Commission (CAB), Costa Rica’s banana industry has renewed its commitment to sustainable production by signing up to a new series of undertakings to grow bananas in an environmentally responsible way. read more

Apples are among the most popular fruits in the United States. Bananas claim the top spot as Americans’ favorite fresh fruit. Considering the inclusion of frozen, juice, and canned fruit products, apples surpass all other fruits by a substantial margin in terms of consumption. So, where do all
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The US Department of Labor’s Deputy Undersecretary for International Affairs, Thea Lee, made the following statement regarding the Oct. 4, 2023, murder of Doris Lisseth Aldana Calderón, a union leader in Guatemala. read more

After the successes of past years, the Grecìa Salentina Marathon, the international road running race over a distance of 42.195 km, returns on Sunday 29 October. The competition is held in Calimera, a municipality in the province of Lecce that belongs to the historic region
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