The reason for the work stoppage was concerns about the proposed social security reforms, especially Law 45, which regulates pension benefits for rural workers. The strike has already cost Chiquita an estimated $75 million and has had a negative impact on banana production. read more

He warned, however, that the increasing social unrest could undo the gains made in the past year if a political solution is not found and the unrest is not suppressed. Augura called for calm after farmers in week 23 as part of a nationwide protest. read more

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The Panamanian banana workers unions Sitraibana and Sitrapbi have committed to removing the roadblocks in the province of Bocas del Toro, bringing an end to a month-long strike that has severely impacted operations at Chiquita Panama, the country's largest banana exporter. read more

According to the latest data from Colombia's national association of foreign trade, Analdex, the country's fruit trade is thriving. In 2024, Colombia exported 2.6 million tonnes of fruit valued at US$1.82 billion, showing a 34.9% increase in value and a 26.9% increase in volume compared to the previous year. read more

In recent months, Transnet has also advanced the official procedures for several future partnerships with the public sector (Public Sector Partnerships - PSP) that will enable greater private sector involvement in transportation systems. read more

The members of the Banana and Plantain Exporters and Growers Cluster of Ecuador - AEBE, Acorbanec, Agroban, the Chamber of Agriculture of the Second Zone, Asoexpla, and the Commission for the Associativity of Small Producers, along with the participation of the following associations: Fincas El Oro. read more

Due to the initially cold nights and drought stress, the rhubarb crops did not grow as strongly as in other years, which is why prices remained high initially. In mid-May, much-needed rainfall finally reached the crops in some regions. However, the restrained... read more

Zwiększona produktywność doprowadziła w ubiegłym roku do nowego rekordu wysyłek bananów z Kolumbii, a trend wzrostowy utrzymuje się w pierwszej połowie 2025 roku - powiedział Emerson Aguirre, prezes stowarzyszenia bananowego Augura. read more