Bananas
All the news and market analysis for worldwide Bananas Industry, including Bananas growers, Bananas production, and the import and export of Bananas.
Dole unveils new logistics model for southern France
Partnership with Sète-based logistics provider Primever expected to reduce reliance on road freight out of Spain
Contecon Guayaquil welcomes first direct service to Asia
Cosco’s WSA5 service is first direct connection between Ecuador and Asia via Port of Chancay
Rainforest Alliance unveils streamlined certification programme
The new streamlined certification will mean less complexity for farmers, says Rainforest Alliance, allowing them to focus on practices that matter most for people and planet
Stellar line-up for Fresh Produce India
India’s premier business event is back in Mumbai on 3-4 April with an exciting line-up of top speakers, unique experiences and first-rate networking opportunities
Good start to 2025 for Ecuadorean bananas
Shipments up almost 3 per cent in January driven by strong demand in Europe, the US, Russia, East Asia and Eastern Europe
Non-browning bananas given green light for March debut
Biotech group Tropic says it is ready to roll out gene-edited bananas that don’t go brown, as well as others with extended shelf-life
French retailers “undermining banana workers’ incomes”
Banana Link issues call for French supermarkets to accept shared responsibility
Del Monte's yearly results reveal net income growth
Company reports on higher net income despite a dip in sales during 2024, with pineapples, avocados and fresh-cut fruit the star performers
Fruit Logistica: New fruits and vegetables by design – part 1
The first of a two-part session on the Fresh Produce Forum stage discussed new breeding techniques and technology
Fruitbox 113 · Franka Rodriguez, Aldi South Group
Franka talks to Chris about the extension of Aldi South Group’s ethical sourcing model into avocados, with more categories on the horizon
Further growth in Spanish fresh produce imports
New figures for 2024 show year-on-year increase in both volume and value
Ecuador welcomes reduction in drug shipments
Controls and scanning of 100 per cent of containers have been key in the decrease in seizures
Fruit Logistica 2025: Keynote – A global outlook on the international reefer market
The opening Logistics Hub session at this year’s Fruit Logistica offered valuable strategic insights into the reefer shipping industry
Corbana research centre receives ISO 50001 certification
Certificate marks latest milestone in corporation’s ongoing sustainability drive
North Queensland banana growers feel full force of flooding
Significant rainfall and flooding could reflect damage seen from previous cyclones
Japan’s fruit import volumes remain flat but hit record value
Total fruit imports stay below ten-year average in 2024, but reach record value due to weak yen
‘Banana badasses’ take on the world
A Canadian supplier is using innovative marketing in its drive to secure fairer returns for banana producers
Fairtrade highlights “urgent” banana challenge
Anna Pierides says too many banana farmers and workers are left vulnerable under current practices
Ecuador registers slight increase in banana exports in 2024
Shipments up 1.57 per cent despite climatic issues hitting production, Acorbanec said
Trump withdraws tariff threat as Colombia backs down in row over repatriations
Bananas and avocados among the products in the firing line as US president ordered 25 per cent tariffs on Colombian imports
Contecon Guayaquil launches pioneering cold storage hub for bananas
The country’s first on-dock cold storage facility will streamline banana exports
Fresh Produce Vietnam: agenda announced
Fruitnet’s brand-new event in Ho Chi Minh City explores every aspect of the booming Vietnam market
Korea removes tariffs on imported fruits
Government to continue tariff exemption for bananas, pineapples and other key products in first six months of 2025
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