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In a context of rising disease pressure and increasing climate variability, Agrícola Cañas in Ecuador has strengthened its focus on soil biology as the core strategy for its banana operations. "Anyone who is not working with the soil's biological components will likely fall behind," stated. read more

Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East have started causing worries about international trade, particularly because of their possible effects on logistics and energy prices. The Association of Banana Exporters of Ecuador (AEBE) has stated that the Ecuadorian banana sector might experience indirect consequences as a result. read more

Fyffes has announced strong six-month results from its Partnership for Good programme, a collaboration between Trudi’s — Fyffes' new consumer purpose-driven banana brand — and Care International UK. read more

Bananas—the most widely consumed fruit in the world and loved by young and old alike—are under growing pressure. Black Sigatoka, Moko, and, above all, Panama disease are the biggest threats. The latter in particular is wreaking havoc on banana production. A Better Choice (ABC) aims to tackle this issue. read more

Przemysł bananowy w Ekwadorze stoi w obliczu trudnej sytuacji związanej z konfliktem na Bliskim Wschodzie, który już wpływa na logistykę eksportu do tej regionu. "Monitorujemy sytuację od pierwszego dnia konfliktu" - powiedział Richard Salazar, dyrektor wykonawczy Acorbanec. read more

A healthy snack for children. Based on this concept, Life is Bananas was founded nearly a year ago and will make its debut next month at the Tavola fair. Founder Sigrid Severijns says, "It's not always easy to provide children with healthy food that they enjoy and that suits a busy family life." read more

The escalation of the conflict in the Middle East is now directly affecting Ecuador's banana exports. This is mainly due to port blockages in the region, which force fruit to be rerouted to different markets. According to Cristian Salmon, a business developer at Ecuadorian exporter Dusal, this is causing disruptions in the supply chain and impacting the industry. read more

Fyffes has released the results of the first six months of the Partnership for Good program, a joint effort between its banana brand Trudi's and CARE International UK. The project is centered around women in banana-producing areas in Costa Rica, with the goal of promoting women's involvement in. read more

Exports from Colombia in January totaled US$4.25 billion, marking a 12.6 percent increase compared to the same month in 2025, according to data from the National Administrative Department of Statistics (DANE). This growth is attributed to various sectors, including agricultural products. read more

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India's banana exports to the Middle East have completely stopped due to the ongoing war. Abhijeet Patil of Trimurti Fruit Company, a banana grower and exporter based in Solapur, Maharashtra, mentioned that 350 containers have returned to Mumbai's Nhava Sheva port. He also stated that sea shipments have been halted. read more

After several years of steady growth in consumption, for a category that plays a leading role in the produce department, we can now speak of a true "banana phenomenon". The increase is observed under the same conditions, as revealed by the survey conducted on the same. read more

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Wykrycie choroby TR4 Panama w Ekwadorze we wrześniu 2025 roku odnowiło globalne obawy dotyczące banana odmiany Cavendish, która stanowi około połowy produkcji światowej i ponad 90 procent eksportu. TR4 to grzyb przenoszony przez glebę, dla którego nie ma znanej kuracji. Objawy często stają się widoczne dopiero po read more

W Rosji po raz pierwszy wejdzie w życie państwowy standard dla bananów w marcu, zgodnie z informacją RIA Novosti, powołując się na dokument Rosstandartu. Standard GOST będzie dotyczył świeżych bananów sprzedawanych w detalu i importowanych do Rosji. Produkty będą sprawdzane pod kątem spełnienia wymagań. read more

There can be several reasons why apples have increased in price in the UK compared to bananas. One factor could be the cost of production, as apples require specific growing conditions and maintenance that may be more expensive than growing bananas. Additionally, fluctuations in supply and demand, weather conditions affecting the harvest, and changes in currency exchange rates can also impact the prices of apples.

It's also important to consider the global market dynamics, as bananas are often produced in countries with lower labor and production costs, which can make them cheaper to import. On the other hand, apples grown in the UK may have higher production costs due to factors such as labor wages, regulations, and environmental conditions.

Overall, the price difference between apples and bananas in the UK can be influenced by a combination of factors related to production, supply chain logistics, and market forces. read more

A new research project has been initiated with the goal of safeguarding banana crops from Fusarium wilt Tropical Race 4 (TR4), a soil-borne disease that has been negatively impacting banana production worldwide. The project, funded by Hort Innovation, will leverage genetic tools to aid in the creation of banana varieties that are resistant to TR4. read more