Bananas
All the news and market analysis for worldwide Bananas Industry, including Bananas growers, Bananas production, and the import and export of Bananas.
Fresh Del Monte builds on its 'pillars of strength'
Gianpaolo Renino, senior vice-president of Fresh Del Monte Europe and Africa, outlines the key products and strategies that will support the company’s year ahead
NGO calls for migrant workers to be documented in Dominican Republic banana sector
Banana Link says country’s banana sector employs around 70,000 Haitian migrants, who currently face the threat of deportation under a government decree
Agenda announced for Fresh Produce India 2025
Quick-commerce revolution, India’s rise as a producer of new fruits, and game-changing technologies among key topics in focus at premier industry event
‘Sad’ bananas motivate shoppers to reduce food waste, research indicates
A study from the UK’s University of Bath has shown how labelling lone bananas as ‘sad singles’ increases consumer empathy, boosting sales by 58 per cent
Former Dole boss sells last piece of Hawaiian island
David Murdock sold the rest of Lanai to Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison in 2012
Edeka’s new distribution hub set to double fruit and veg volume
Leading German grocery retailer has invested more than €60mn to build a brand new handling and ripening centre for imported fresh produce
CMA CGM to link Central America ports with Asia
New West Coast service out of Mexico set to offer region’s exporters closer connection to services across Pacific
India’s first banana export train of the season heads to Mumbai
From JNPT, the 680 tonnes of bananas will be exported to various global markets
Acorbanec elects new president
Banexcel’s Ricardo Umpiérrez will serve for the 2024-26 term
Fairtrade Fortnight drives up sales
Fairtrade sales in the UK outperformed the market during the 2024 incarnation of the annual campaign, according to the Fairtrade Foundation
Jennie Coleman of Equifruit named one of Canada’s Most Admired CEOs
Coleman was recognised by Waterstone Human Capital for the “inspirational culture” she has helped nurture at the Fairtrade banana company
SeaPort Manatee damage ‘around US$200mn’ after record result
Closest US deepwater seaport to Panama Canal must work fast to repair structures after dramatic end to financial year
Orsero hails “excellent” result despite dip in profits
Improvement in sales of certain categories helps make up for ’normalisation’ of banana prices and decline in citrus demand
Fruitnet launches Fresh Produce Vietnam
Brand-new conference and expo event for Vietnam’s booming fresh produce business takes place in Ho Chi Minh City on 13-14 May
Rainforest Alliance set to streamline requirements
Ria Stout, the group’s chief programme officer, says next year’s launch of its revised Sustainable Agricultural Standard will reduce the burden on farmers
Chiquita loses appeal over fruit label
EU court confirms that blue and yellow oval is not eligible for protection as an EU trade mark in respect of fresh fruits
Philippines loses banana market share in China to Vietnam
Geopolitical tensions blamed as imports from the Philippines drop 49 per cent year-on-year to 255,636 tonnes
Dole launches raft of new products at CIIE
Leading global fruit brand exhibits at 7th China International Import Expo (CIIE), launching nine new products
Chiquita knits together plan for Christmas jumper promo
Company’s festive campaign brings burst of yellow to holiday celebrations in North America
Colombia sees big jump in fruit exports
Persian limes, bananas, avocados and passion fruit fuel increase in shipments between January and September
Comment: A pivotal moment for the banana industry
Business urgently needs fair prices, mutual transparency, and a shift away from over-certification, says Banana Link’s international coordinator
Record cocaine haul found in banana shipment from Ecuador
Spanish police made discovery in container bound for the Port of Algeciras
Ecuador sets out sustainability progress and concerns
Representatives from Ecuador’s biggest banana market visit farm in Guayaquil as part of Banana Time convention
Acorbanec all set for inaugural Banana Business convention
Conference and expo to take place in El Oro’s capital city
Fairtrade farmers prepare for climate change
Climate change adaptation plans revealed as a crucial tool for Fairtrade farmers
Eurofrutas modernises Lisbon import centre
Orsero Group subsidiary completes expansion of distribution hub on north-east outskirts of Portugal’s capital
Fruit and veg lead sales at Rewe’s ‘fully plant-based’ store
Bananas and cucumbers in top ten most-purchased items at Voll Pflanzlich, which stocks exclusively vegan-friendly products
Potatoes top the table as Spain’s imports grow
Value of both fruit and vegetable imports climbed through January-August when compared with the same period of 2023
Orsero reveals plan for €100mn expansion in Spain and Portugal
One of the Mediterranean’s largest fresh fruit and vegetable importers is to build a brand new warehouse to the south of Seville
Fyffes builds Belize health clinic
Group says the project reflects its commitment to the sustainable development of the communities in which it operates
Dole launches organics range in Ireland
Company says it wants to give organic fruit and vegetables broader appeal and bring them into the mainstream market
Chiquita launches 2024/25 Sustainability Report
Fresh produce giant says it is reinforcing its commitment to ’Behind the Blue Sticker’ strategy and climate action
Ecuador sets new minimum box price for bananas
2025 price fixed at US$7.25, up from US$6.85 this year
Court rejects Chiquita’s appeal against Colombia ruling
US federal court’s June 2024 judgement upheld, leaving company liable for millions of dollars in compensation payments
Roadmap agreed for living wages in Côte d’Ivoire
Following a three-year programme backed by retailers including Lidl and Tesco, a roadmap for negotiating living wages throughout the banana supply chain in Côte d’Ivoire has been approved
Colombian banana sector reiterates calls for fair price
Augura’s Emerson Aguirre warns that more producers will leave the sector unless Europe’s retailers meet their obligations