Banana

Bananas, long beans, Asian vegetables, passion fruit, a large-scale avocado project in the pipeline, and tomatoes in a demo and test greenhouse. Suriname has it all. Admittedly, commercial cultivation of fruit and vegetables is still in its infancy, but things are changing. A report of a tour read more

The multinational fruit supplier Chiquita has agreed to assist in setting up an organic banana production trial in Sicily, which could lead to the sale of Italian bananas as soon as next year. read more

It's easy to overlook a banana in the store. Just another fruit among many. Grabbed quickly for a breakfast on the go, tossed into cereal, or packed into lunchboxes. It's familiar, routine. But that simplicity conceals something remarkable: A banana can provide the essential vitamins to keep your family healthy. read more

In week 39 of 2025, wholesale prices for bananas from Latin America and the Caribbean exhibited varied changes in several European countries compared to the previous week. Prices are reported in €/100kg. In Bulgaria, prices saw a slight increase from €141 in week 38 to €143 in week 39. read more

On the occasion of Fruit Attraction 2025, the leading trade fair in Europe for the fruit and vegetable sector, Fairtrade presents the new Minimum Prices for bananas. read more

A stakeholders' meeting on 'Strengthening Banana Value Chain and Export Promotion' took place at the ICAR–National Research Centre for Banana (NRCB) in Trichy on Monday. Experts discussed strategies to boost India's banana industry by focusing on innovation, certification, and market development. read more

Accordingly, the European Union consolidated its position as the most important market for Ecuadorian fruits, accounting for 30.97% of total purchases. Significant importing countries included Germany, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Spain, the Netherlands, Poland, Greece, and Malta. read more

Fairtrade has announced new minimum prices for bananas at Fruit Attraction 2025 in Madrid. read more

The iconic Chiquita bananas will be grown, for the first time, in Italy. With the "Italian product" bananas, the brand is starting production in the heart of Sicily alongside the local agricultural cooperative Alba Bio, creating a unique blend of tradition, innovation, and quality. read more

Chiquita bananas will be cultivated for the first time in Italy, a pioneering initiative. With Italian-grown bananas, the brand is starting production in the heart of Sicily in collaboration with the local agricultural cooperative Alba Bio. read more

Plátano de Canarias, in collaboration with the vending company Tareca, has launched the first phase of its initiative to promote the consumption of fresh fruit in schools and colleges through vending machines. This innovative program aims to make it easier for young people to choose bananas over other snacks. read more