Banana

Tomiko Itooka, a 116-year-old Japanese woman, has been officially recognized as the world's oldest living person by Guinness World Records after the passing of 117-year-old Maria Branyas. Born on May 23, 1908, in Osaka, Itooka currently lives in a nursing home in Ashiya, Hyogo Prefecture. She is a former... read more

The Association of Banana Producer Organizations of the Canary Islands (Asprocan) wants to make it clear that, although producers have been compelled to halt sending a portion of their production to the market due to supply and demand imbalances in the Plátano de Canarias market, read more

Abs van Rooyen commented at the gala dinner celebrating three decades since he took over a small banana tissue lab, which was operated from a farm house garage in Letsitele, a town on the banks of the Letaba River that was established in the 1950s, that only about 7% of businesses survive for thirty years. read more

In the first seven months of this year, Cambodia experienced a 20.59 percent decrease in banana exports, amounting to 143,481 tonnes, as reported by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries. This decline led to a revenue of over $96.7 million, with China, Japan, Korea, and Vietnam being the main importing countries. read more

The Banana and Plantain Cluster of Ecuador celebrates Lidl's commitment in the United Kingdom to exclusively offer "Living Wage Bananas." This follows years of mobilization by the Cluster to encourage more retailers to make this type of commitment. The Cluster is made up of Ecuadorian banana and plantain producers. read more

Climate plays a significant role in the banana supply chain, with warmer temperatures and heavy rainfall affecting production volumes, especially in South American growing countries. Ecuador experienced a 1.6% decrease in exports up to July 2024, primarily as a result of climatic factors causing lower yields. In North America, the situation is different. read more

"'Heat, holidays, and bananas never go together,' says Robert Greeve of Anaco & Greeve in Poeldijk. So, for that reason, the banana market showed a dip in the past three weeks. 'But we are not complaining. Banana prices are on average higher than last year, and last week the market rebounded." read more

Artykuł prezentuje dziesięć unikalnych budynków inspirowanych owocami z różnych zakątków świata. Obejmują one konstrukcje takie jak Japoński Dom Truskawkowy i Przystanek Autobusowy Arbuzowy, Południowoafrykańska Restauracja Ananasowa oraz wieża ciśnień Peachoid w Południowej Karolinie. Te kreatywnie zaprojektowane budynki... read more

Ta seria przedstawia średnie ceny hurtowe bananów według kraju pochodzenia. Ceny są średnimi krajowymi najczęściej pobieranymi cenami za banany na rynkach hurtowych w Birmingham i Londynie. Publikacja ta jest aktualizowana co tydzień. Aktualne średnie ceny tygodniowe bananów wynosiły... read more

Lidl GB is taking a pioneering step towards closing the living wage gap in its banana supply chain as it gears up to launch an innovative tool and new processes designed to address wage disparities among plantation workers. Following a successful trial in Lidl Germany, the mechanism is due to be introduced in the UK. read more

W Ekwadorze, 70 000 skrzynek bananów jest dotkniętych co tydzień chorobą Moko, co oznacza, że sektor traci około 700 000 dolarów tygodniowo - oświadczył ekwadorski minister rolnictwa i hodowli, Danilo Palacios, podczas inauguracji komitetu naukowego. read more

The tool enables suppliers to develop an action plan to address these wage gaps, which is regularly analyzed and adjusted annually. Initially, the wage disparities between living wages on-site and actual wages paid are identified. read more

It is a unique sight in the reception area of the Luik Natie Group; recently, Belgian-grown bananas have been placed on display there. "Everyone told us that the trees would never bear fruit, but now there are about a dozen bunches. A great showcase for a company that processes 60,000 tonnes of bananas." read more

The banana industry in Ecuador is looking to boost its exports to China as the country's new Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with China is fully implemented. Jorge Alex Serrano, from Jasafrut located in El Guabo, El Oro in Ecuador, stated: "This FTA will eventually change how." read more

Ta seria przedstawia średnie ceny hurtowe bananów według kraju pochodzenia. Ceny są średnimi krajowymi najczęstszych cen, które są pobierane za banany na rynkach hurtowych w Birmingham i Londynie. Publikacja ta jest aktualizowana co tydzień. Aktualne średnie ceny bananów w tym tygodniu wynosiły... read more

Banana producers in Ecuador can finally relax in 2024 as they enjoy improved growing and market conditions after a challenging four years. According to Daniela Palacios, CEO of the Export Division of Palmar, a company that produces and exports bananas, "It has been a year that has." read more

Although the quality of organic bananas remains high, there is a shortage of supply from certain banana-producing regions. This, combined with the high prices of bananas from Mexico, has resulted in a significant portion of bananas being directed to domestic markets in banana-growing regions. read more

Greek coast guard officials have intercepted over 35 kilograms of cocaine concealed within a banana shipment from Ecuador. The drugs, valued at over 1 million euros, were found in the cooling system of a sea container at Piraeus port, thanks to collaboration with Homeland Security. read more

Reefertrends reports this, citing information from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). According to the report, over 2.3 million tons of bananas were shipped worldwide in 2023, which is a 3.4% increase compared to 2022. This strengthens the country's position as Asia's leading banana exporter. read more

Nowa Zelandia: Akcja strajkowa w WoolworthsPracownicy sklepów Woolworths na terenie Nowej Zelandii podjęli akcję strajkową z powodu problemów z płacami i obsadą etatów. Członkowie First Union głosowali za podjęciem działań po załamanych negocjacjach. Źródło: supermarketnews.co.nz Les Mousquetaires planują zainwestować 100 mln euro w Portugali... read more