Sector | Bananas
Australian Bananas launches a new brand
Costa Rican banana company cuts packing process water use by over 80%
Accelerator and banana automation project launched in Australia
Bananas – wholesale prices week 11
Banana prices rise in Bulgaria and France, fall in Romania and Slovakia
Talking female entrepreneurship, Fairtrade-certified bananas and more
Algerian state acts against banana importers after prices soar
34 containers of bananas seized at the Algerian port of Annaba
Camilo J. Gomez, Cimexport:
Ecuadorian plantain prices skyrocket
Philippines seeks lower tariffs to boost banana exports to Japan
Construction firm appointed to lead banana port development in DRC
Funding cuts halt fresh fruit snack program in NYC schools
Cool Port I banana storage meets clients’ needs
Pune targets fivefold rise in banana production with tech-driven plan
EARTH University
"We don't just want to produce bananas, we want to be an example"
Switzerland:
Sharp increase in organic banana sales in January
Jordi Martí, of CMR: "This is one of the largest banana producers in the world"
CMR Group launches Guatemalan banana under its own brand Banarica
Cyprus banana cultivation at risk amid drought and water shortages
Jan Simons, Eurofruitports
Cameroon bananas for France and Eastern Europe
German BLE week 11:
'Supply gap for sweet peppers at the change of season'
RaboResearch
Banana imports to Europe and the US under pressure from climate change
Latin American banana farmers slam Kaufland for selling bananas at 0.88 euros
Disease-resistant banana varieties combat BBTV in Africa
Kyrgyzstan increases banana imports from Ecuador
Weekly Banana prices:
Colombian banana prices up 9%, Costa Rican rise 2% week on week
First shipment of Guatemalan Banarica bananas arrives in Spain
Philippines seeks lower banana tariffs in Japan
Banana industry struggles with labor shortages and aging farmers
Russia considers classifying bananas as agricultural crop
Taiwan banana prices expected to stabilize
German BLE week 10:
'The supply of tomatoes was sometimes a little tight'
Marcelo Salgado, Dusal Ecuador
The crisis in the Middle East has caused delays for Ecuador's bananas
CNC launches SP8 service to boost Mindanao fruit exports
Peruvian banana exports continue to decline
Bananas statistics - Week 9
Banana prices rise by up to €8/100kg in Netherlands, Romania, and Slovakia
Luud Clercx, AgroFair:
“The future lies with diversifying the banana market”
Root crop supply rises in Samoa as vegetable prices surge
Pierre Monteux, Union of Banana Producers of Guadeloupe and Martinique
"The French banana sector warns of uncertain future at Paris International Agricultural Show"
EU and Latin America increase banana exports while ACP sees decline in 2024
Thailand explores banana farming to counter falling rice prices
TR4 resistant bananas to come in 2027
Non-browning bananas could be a game changer for the fresh cut industry
UK banana supply hit by tropical storm shipping delays
Climate change threatens banana production in Latin America and the Caribbean
Costa Rica monitors potential U.S. tariffs amid export concerns
German BLE week 9:
'Availability of cauliflowers increased noticeably overall'
"Special situations require special support"
Reunion Island's agriculture hit hard by cyclone Garance
Banana production in Piura not affected by rains in northern Peru
Colombia expects five percent growth in banana productivity in 2025
Amman market sees record prices for molokhia, okra, and zucchini
Vietnam overtakes Philippines as top banana supplier to China
Banana supply lower to start in 2025 thanks to La Niña
Mozambique's vegetable exports surged 45% in 2024
Fruit and vegetable prices rise in Bulgaria
Ecuadorean banana exports got off to a good start this year
Farms Digital: Compagnie Fruitière’s new technology subsidiary
“Our farm's software makes banana growing more efficient”
Cambodia’s trade with Vietnam grows but remains imbalanced
Cyprus potato farmers to receive aid after frost damage
German BLE week 8:
'Presence of Spanish cucumbers apparently reduced'
La Niña impacts banana, apple, and mango harvests as fruit supply struggles in 2025
New fungicide application revives traditional varieties in the Amazon
Nepal’s banana farmers struggle as Indian imports flood the market
Banana prices surge in Russia as fruit and vegetable costs climb
Belize’s exports rise in 2025 despite drops in bananas
Australian horticulture production rises 6.6% to 6.89M tons, export value nears $3B
Luis Alberto Jaramillo, Minister of Production:
"Ecuador must diversify its export basket beyond bananas"
Banana-derived lectin therapy shows promise against COVID-19 variants and future pandemics
New Guayaquil-Chancay-Shanghai route boosts banana exports"
Latte and Fairtrade bananas in Orlando
Peruvian banana export volume and value decreased in January
Saint Lucia combats Black Sigatoka with $555,000 aid and new strategies for banana farmers
UK biotech firm to launch non-browning bananas in March and extend shelf life with gene editing
Marike de Peña, Fairtrade:
"Bananas can't continue to be the cheapest fruit on the market"
Brazil's Tahiti lime exports hit record despite citrus canker threat and falling domestic prices
Hung Son boosts banana exports from Dak Doa, generating $17.5 million annually
Kyrgyzstan increased banana imports in 2024
Avocado is Colombia’s second most exported fruit
Piura farmers protest falling lime prices amid agribusiness control and water crisis
Australian horticulture grows 4.3% to $17B, driven by record exports and rising fruit and nut values
German BLE week 7:
'Availability of German apples was slightly limited'
Ceará to expand melon exports with 1,500-hectare farmland increase in 2025
Canary Islands bananas open new markets with organic and biodynamic certification
Taiwan banana prices surge 84% after typhoon damage, recovery expected by mid-year
New Softripe application for kiwis presented at Fruit Logistica:
"Encouraging results for bananas, avocados and mangoes"
Bananas should be back on the shelves soon, prices expected to stabilize in weeks
Weekly banana price report - Week 7
Colombia, Costa Rica, and overall banana prices see slight increases of up to 2%
Vietnam-backed agricultural projects in Cambodia target $1.3 billion investment and export growth
Andero Keronen, No Bananas:
“We are forecasting a 50% increase in Valentine's week sales compared to last year.”
South Korea’s fresh fruit imports reach record $1.45 billion in 2024
Venomous snake from Ecuador found in banana shipment at New Hampshire grocery store
Fiji considers banana exports to diversify agriculture amid sugar industry challenges
Artist tapes bananas around Sonning in parody of $6.2M 'Comedian' artwork
Marianela Ubilla, Agzulasa:
"Ecuadorian banana faces a scenario of uncertainty with rising costs and lack of containers"
Flooding in north Queensland disrupts banana supply and raises price concerns
Colombian bananas face health, logistics, and fair trade challenges
Reliable roads essential for future of FNQ banana industry
Spain and France see slight price changes, while Slovakia rises from €136 to €148 per 100 kg
"Banana producers call for fair prices and more support from Europe in the face of port security challenges"
Namibia set to harvest first locally grown bananas, reducing reliance on imports
Software helps Santa Catarina farmers optimize banana fertilization
Banana harvest continues in Kazakhstan’s greenhouses
Banana producers in southern Mexico are concerned about US tariffs
Ecuadorian Banana Cluster strengthens commercial ties in Germany in the framework of Fruit Logistica
Peter Dutton warns early rate cuts could fuel inflation as Queensland floods hit banana supply
Ecuador strengthens banana sector ties with EU, addressing trade and security challenges
The Banana and Plantain Cluster of Ecuador strengthens dialogue with the European Union
Azerbaijan introduces locally grown bananas
German BLE week 5:
'A certain customer saturation characterizes the mandarin and clementine market'
Peru Fresco: connecting flavors and opportunities in Rotterdam
New Zealand banana farming grows in Northland with diverse local varieties
North Queensland banana growers face transport delays after floods but crops remain intact
Significant growth potential for organic banana consumption in Asia
"Rare twin banana discovered in Cumbria after slipping through packing process"
Pheegyan bananas dominate Myanmar's market with year-round demand
South Korea cuts tariffs and sets import quotas for Philippine fruit exports in 2025
Jamaica's vegetable prices drop by up to 66% despite severe drought conditions
Morocco explores CRISPR gene editing to boost agricultural resilience in North Africa
Karlhos Quinde Rodríguez, of CEDEPAS Norte:
"Piura's banana production has been reduced due to heavy rains and prolonged droughts"
FAO warns of rising pest risks for Cambodia's mango farmers
Vietnam's fruit exports surge, driven by durian demand and market expansion
Floods devastate north Queensland banana farms, supply and infrastructure at risk
Costa Rica banana prices down 2%, while Panama and Guatemala remain stable
GreenLand Group -
"In Colombia we wake up every day determined to generate well-being and progress for those around us"
Hampi temple bans bananas to prevent overfeeding of elephant
Karlsruhe Wholesale Market:
“Prices of Sicilian oranges have risen again compared to the previous year"
Ecuadorian banana exports increased by 1.42% in 2024
Cyprus banana farmers face water crisis as reservoirs drop to 25% capacity
Jasafrut:
More rain and sunlight lead to increase in banana volumes and exports from Ecuador
Reusable packaging cuts CO2 emissions by 674,333 tonnes and reduces waste in 2024
