Banana

Banana cultivation in Malawi is experiencing a revival after being severely impacted by the banana bunchy top virus (BBTV), which caused widespread damage to local varieties. This disease, affecting up to 16 African countries, results in substantial yield losses, rendering affected plants unproductive. read more

The representatives of all banana producers in the Canary Islands, the French regions of Martinique and Guadeloupe, and Madeira, Portugal, have completed the development of the new action agenda for the beginning of the new Community budget project. Since their association in 1992, this group has had to read more

Europlátano was born over 30 years ago in the Aridane Valley, on the island of La Palma, thanks to the union of 43 farmers with a common commitment to quality and product care. Today, at

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The banana brand Chiquita has been named a Golden Sponsor of the 50th anniversary dinner and celebrations of New Covent Garden Market (NCGM). read more

The Global Alliance against Fusarium TR4, a coalition of key stakeholders in the banana industry with the goal of stopping the spread of a disease that poses a threat to the survival of the crop, has garnered significant backing from the World Bank, a major source of project funding. read more

A project led by multinational fruit company Chiquita has officially introduced Yelloway One, its first hybrid, edible banana that provides resistance to fungal diseases Fusarium Wilt, caused by Fusarium Tropical Race 4 (TR4), and Black Leaf Streak Disease, also known as Black Sigatoka. read more

This is reported by reefertrends, citing information from the Statistical Coordination Office Acorbanec. The European Union (27) remains the most important destination country, accounting for 30.02% of total exports, followed by Russia with 18.44%, the Middle East with 13.29%, and the read more

The World Bank has extended its support to the Global Alliance against Fusarium TR4, an international coalition dedicated to combating a disease that poses a threat to bananas, a vital food source worldwide. This collaboration aims to reduce the spread of the disease, which has significant implications for. read more

Moses Samanga, a 65-year-old banana farmer from Zimbabwe, is experiencing the severe impacts of climate change as his previously thriving farm has turned into a barren wasteland. The unpredictable weather patterns, including irregular rainfall and rising temperatures, have resulted in substantial losses for him. read more

Według ministra rolnictwa Jamajki, Floyda Greena, podaż bananów i plantacji spodziewa się ustabilizować około lutego 2025 roku po poważnych skutkach huraganu Beryl. Burza spowodowała znaczne szkody w sektorze rolnictwa, szacuje się, że 64 procent... read more

Yelloway, an initiative by Chiquita, KeyGene, MusaRadix, and Wageningen University & Research (WUR), is introducing Yelloway One, a new triploid banana hybrid that is resistant to the fungal disease Tropical Race 4 (TR4) and partially resistant to Black Sigatoka. These diseases present a significant threat. read more

A Cooperation Agreement focused on enhancing social dialogue between workers and employers in Ecuador's banana sector has been signed. The agreement involves the Ecuadorian Banana and Plantain Cluster, which consists of the Association of Banana Exporters of Ecuador (AEBE), the Banana Marketing and Export Association. read more

VGE is proud to introduce the HortiGuard, an innovative, chemical-free solution developed to disinfect irrigation water and protect banana plantations from destructive diseases such as Fusarium Wilt (TR4) and Moko. Using advanced UV-C technology, HortiGuard eradicates harmful pathogens from the water supply. read more

Ten rok był dynamiczny dla globalnego rynku bananów, ze szczególnym znaczeniem dla rynku polskiego. Targban, który jest dużym dystrybutorem bananów w całej Polsce, poradził sobie z szeregiem nieoczekiwanych zmian w branży, jednocześnie utrzymując silne relacje z dostawcami i ciągłe... read more

Ta seria przedstawia średnie ceny hurtowe bananów według kraju pochodzenia. Ceny są krajowymi średnimi najczęstszych cen obowiązujących na rynkach hurtowych w Birmingham i Londynie. Publikacja ta jest aktualizowana co tydzień. Wszystkie ceny są podane w funtach (£) za kilogram. Ceny są aktualizowane regularnie. read more

Chiquita has been announced as the Golden Sponsor of the 50th-anniversary dinner of the New Covent Garden Market. London's top banana brand has been a major supplier of premium bananas to the UK's largest wholesale market for many years and has built a strong relationship with it. read more

Shipments of imported fruit such as bananas, pineapples, citrus, and grapes that typically enter the US through its eastern and Gulf coasts may be delayed in ports or refused entry if a potential strike by tens of thousands of port workers occurs at the beginning of October. read more

Reybanpac, the largest banana producer in Ecuador and the second largest exporter, was honored for its export profile at the PremioeXpor 2024 gala, organized by the Ecuadorian Federation of Exporters (Fedexpor). read more

As expected, the Philippine Senate has approved the proposed free trade agreement with South Korea, a decision that will be beneficial for the country's banana and pineapple exporters. read more

Po raz trzeci w ciągu kilku miesięcy znaleziono znaczną ilość kokainy w skrzynkach bananów w sklepach detalicznych w Europie. read more