Banana

Colombian companies hope to increase their market share for a wide range of agricultural products, such as avocados and bananas in the Chinese market. Gustavo Francisco Petro Urrego, president of the Republic of Colombia, will pay a visit to China from Tuesday to Thursday. read more

Germany relies on imports to guarantee a year-round supply of fresh produce. Almost 40% of Germany’s fresh fruit and vegetable imports come from developing countries. The opportunities for tropical and exotic fruit are growing, such as bananas, grapes, avocados, blueberries and mangos. The
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The Technical Tropical Institute (IT²) used to specialize mainly in banana research, but since 2020, it has shifted its focus to other crops in response to demand from producers of Guadeloupe and Martinique. The two islands are heavily dependent on imports: almost 50% of the fruit and
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Fruit Attraction was also a crucial meeting point for the banana sector, which, on the verge of negotiating the next banana contracts for 2024, took advantage of the fair to demand a Shared Responsibility agreement that guarantees a fair price for bananas. The
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The Association of Banana Growers of Colombia (AUGURA), a non-profit union entity, has announced it is to increase wages, following a “historic” agreement with the union. The deal is intended to allow Colombian banana companies to begin a new stage in labour relations that guarantees
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Due to a comprehensive structural change, as well as the gradual concentration of trade, the banana market in Germany has changed fundamentally in recent years. Despite pandemics and inflation, per capita consumption of the crooked fruit in Germany has remained high in recent years (around 1.09
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A banana, a watermelon, a chilli and a prawn taking the shape of the iconic web smile. Food products, fruit and vegetables in primis, are the protagonists of the new communication campaign created by Amazon Fresh for the UK. read more

Dole Italia, a leader in the production and distribution of premium quality fresh fruit, confirms for the fifth consecutive year its role as Official Sponsor of Challenge Egnazia Tri, one of the most eagerly awaited sporting events in Puglia, and looks forward to a Saturday of sport on 21 October
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A building contractor, a banana exporter, a lawyer and his electoral strategist: the government team of Ecuador's president-elect Daniel Noboa, who will lead the country from December this year to May 2025, is beginning to take shape. read more

Some sources claim that banana juice might offer a few medical advantages for men's wellbeing. Bananas have a moderate amount of calories -- a little more than 100 calories in a normal banana -- yet are nutritious and filling. They're also loaded with dietary fiber and safe starch, which might
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Back in 1978, Coliman Bananas- Grupo AGGALL was established with the goal to ensure a reliable supply chain of produce from start to finish. This was achieved by creating a vertically integrated entity, overseeing production, marketing, and distribution. Today, the company is still under the
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Dole Italia, a company in the business of producing and distributing fresh fruit, is confirmed as the official sponsor of Challenge Egnazia Tri, the triathlon competition that attracts athletes from all over the world to Apulia and will be held in the beautiful setting of Savelletri di Fasano (province of
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This series gives the average wholesale prices of bananas by country of origin. The prices are national averages of the most usual prices charged for bananas at wholesale markets in Birmingham and London. This publication is updated weekly. read more

The sour banana cultivation project and the TEJC mango project, started in Jaffna under the Agriculture Sector Innovation Project, have become very successful. Sour banana is grown on 200 acres, and TEJC mango is planted on 500 acres in Jaffna at present. Along with the Rajangana sour banana
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Wholesale banana prices in Uzbekistan are rising for the second week in a row, and over the past two weeks, the average wholesale price for these products has increased by 14%. However, current wholesale prices remain below the levels recorded in the same period of previous years, EastFruit
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Consuming bananas is good for weight loss. In fact, some claim that the banana is one of the most economically viable superfoods which is available in the market. It is easily accessible and rich in nutrients. Eating bananas can lead to several health benefits, as it is a rich source of several
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For the seventh year in a row, Chiquita is giving its Blue Sticker a makeover in honour of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. read more

On the weekend of 14 and 15 October, the third edition of Trio Desenzano, one of the most important triathlon races in Europe, is scheduled in Desenzano del Garda (BS). Dole Italia, leader in the production and distribution of premium quality fresh fruit, renews as partner
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