Banana

The apple banana - its name is a combination of two very familiar fruits in stores - is a very exclusive trade product. With its unassuming size and eye-catching color, you can use it to surprise consumers or indulge gourmets. SAFE imports fruit and vegetables from Suriname and the Caribbean and
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The European Union and Russia were and are the most important countries of destination. In 2023, 91.86 million cartons were shipped to the EU, while exports in 2022 totalled 78 million cartons, an increase of 18%. read more

In Kisii, an investor has started a venture to create wine from the ubiquitous bananas. This has the potential to create jobs and opportunities for thousands of farmers growing and selling the crop. Vicky Green Farms Africa Limited has launched its pioneer Kisii indigenous banana wine. The
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The banana industry of Ecuador is aspiring to produce and export more bananas in 2024, with figures similar to those of 2021, during pre-Covid times. “This will be achieved more quickly, not only through increased exports and production, but also because the Trade Agreements with China and
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Moroccan police has seized 1.488 tons of cocaine concealed in banana boxes in the northern Tanger Med port. The banned substance, consisting of 1,277 tablets, was seized in a container from a vessel flying the flag of a European state, departing from South America, the police said in a statement. read more

In January FreshPlaza will be focusing on the banana sector. Are you a grower, importer or supplier of bananas? If so, we would love to hear from you. read more

For the second consecutive year, the Bonnysa banana has been awarded the Flavour of the Year seal, thus reaffirming the company's efforts to position its product as a benchmark for flavour among consumers. The company has focused its work on cultivating a

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Representatives from the Latin American banana industry have expressed their dismay about plans by European supermarkets to reduce the price of bananas by €1.30 a box. The price would go from €16.3 to €15 per box. read more

Spanish imports of fresh fruit and vegetables in October fell by 4% compared to the same month last year, standing at 320,588 tonnes, due to the decrease in the most imported products this month: potatoes, bananas and oranges. Nonetheless, in the accumulated total of the

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This month, in which consumption (generally and sometimes thoughtlessly) skyrockets and becomes more selective, exotic, tropical and premium quality foods will be purchased by most households. However, paradoxically, we also see a drop in the demand for Canary bananas, the quintessential Spanish
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During the final berry event of 2023, called “Berry Market 2023”, organized by the association of berry growers of Moldova “Pomuşoarele Moldovei”, FAO economist Andriy Yarmak presented an assessment of the state, trends, and development prospects of the global berry market. According to
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As the year is nearing its end, the Ecuadorian banana industry stands at a crossroads. The looming December 31st deadline for producers and exporters to sign contracts for the 2024 exports is fast approaching. However, the pace of adherence to the process remains sluggish. read more

According to Nishanth K., a banana farmer from Kerala’s Wayanad district, every district in Kerala has its favorite banana. Nishanth himself has over 250 varieties of bananas on his farm. His farm is something of a museum of bananas, showcasing rare varieties from across the globe. There is
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The potential for exporting bananas from Pakistan to Central Asia was the focus of a workshop hosted by Sindh Agricultural University in collaboration with the Pakistan Horticulture Development and Export Company (PHDEC). Agricultural and economic experts at the event stressed the importance of
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On December 8, Reefer Trend reported that European supermarkets are requesting a 1.30 euro/box decrease, i.e. -8.00%, in the price of bananas, from 16.30 euro/box to 15.00 euro/box of bananas. read more

Vietnam's agricultural sector is experiencing a surge in the export of fruits and vegetables, primarily fueled by increased demand from China. This export boom, particularly in Vietnamese bananas, has created a ripple effect in the Chinese market, leading to a reduction in prices for bananas
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Representatives from the Latin American banana industry have expressed their dismay about plans by European supermarkets to reduce the price of bananas by €1.30 a box. The price would go from €16.3 to €15 per box. read more

As Bananas remain a staple in any retail produce isle and most fruit baskets around the world, the world leaders in the export of this fruit, namely Ecuador, are placing significant effort into providing for the safety of their people and products. According to Jose Antonio Hidalgo, executive
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Lidl has announced that it has signed a partnership agreement with CIRAD and AZ France (Gruppo Orsero) for a pilot banana farm project in Colombia. read more

Chiquita Panama has announced the successful negotiation to acquire the fruit production of Banapiña-Fresh Del Monte in Puerto Armuelles as of 2024. According to a statement from the company, as of January, approximately 50 weekly containers from Puerto Armuelles will be exported to the main
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