Bananas
All the news and market analysis for worldwide Bananas Industry, including Bananas growers, Bananas production, and the import and export of Bananas.
TR4 shifts banana production map in Peru
Thousands of farmers are moving to new areas in the north of the country to escape the devastating impact of Fusarium wilt
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Asbama slams government plans to cut banana production
Union warns that limiting banana production would affect more than 18,000 families in Colombia’s Caribbean region
Ecuador banana business on red alert as El Niño looms
As export growth slows, country’s growers and exporters face up to container shortages, deteriorating infrastructure, and climate change
Supermarkets scoff at price cap proposal
UK’s big food retailers pour scorn on government’s suggestion of price caps on essential items to ease cost of living crisis
Fruit drives growth in Spain’s fresh produce imports
Spain’s fresh fruit and vegetable imports totalled 1.2mn tonnes in Q1 2025, representing a 4 per cent volume increase
SE Asia Meet Up explores ripe market opportunities
High consumption potential, bright prospects for brands, and growing intra-Asia trade highlighted across insight-filled programme
Chiquita joins Fresh Express and Planet Harvest on Fresh Communities Tour
US-based initiative expands access to fresh, nutritious food and has already distributed 10,000 fresh food boxes
Comment: The £74 banana is a good look for fresh produce
A new campaign designed to expose over-priced cosmetics offers plenty of hope for the fruit and veg business
Tres Ases opens state-of-the-art ripening facility
New smart fruit climate control centre in Cipolletti will boost regional production and support the company’s ongoing diversification efforts
Asia Fruit Logistica announces full programme for SE Asia Meet Up
Senior executives from CP Axtra, Goodfarmer, Joy Wing Mau and Costa among the leading names set to speak at Bangkok event
War ushers in new phase of instability in Iran
Disruptions including temporary port closures and damage to infrastructure have affected the transportation and distribution of fresh produce in Iran
Spanish fresh produce imports rise in January-February
Spanish imports of fresh fruit and vegetables increased 2.6 per cent in volume during the first two months of 2026
Ecuadorean banana exports grow despite challenging trade outlook
Q1 shipments up almost 10 per cent at 111.57mn boxes according to Acorbanec data
Del Monte launches Toy Story 5 promotion across Europe
Brand announces major on-pack collaboration with Disney and Pixar across fresh, prepared, and fresh-cut produce
Orsero strengthens financial leadership with two senior appointments
Promotions free up Matteo Colombini’s time to focus on CEO role, as company weighs up potential acquisition in North America
Orsero makes major acquisition to grow in Spain and Portugal
Spanish subsidiary of Italian-owned Orsero Group secures major logistics and distribution platform in Galicia
Aguirre warns of challenging outlook for Colombian bananas
Exports reached a new record last year, but 2026 is shaping up to be much tougher
International Banana Congress marks new era of industry collaboration
Corbana’s Danilo Bernardo hails “radical change” in new spirit of cooperation
Catalytic Generators eyes bigger share of Italy’s growing tropicals market
First participation at Macfrut marked an important step in the company’s European expansion
Ecuadorean banana sector calls for curfew exemption
Banana and shrimp industries ask government to include exceptions in the latest curfew to prevent production from grinding to a halt
Interko accelerates ripening digitalisation
Company aims for further differentiation with roll out of data-driven control and predictive technology
Chiquita faces labour exploitation claims at Guatemalan banana farms
Report by Swiss advocacy group alleges worker mistreatment and sub-standard conditions on Rainforest Alliance-certified plantations
Chiquita opens Miss Chiquita House at Milan Design Week
Fruit brand returns to annual event and showcases iconic character through immersive experience designed by artist Jiaqi Wang
Key challenges of the global banana industry set agenda for International Banana Congress
More than 1,200 people expected to attend the event, which is being held at the Yucatán International Convention Centre
Macfrut 2026: global fruit and vegetable sector meets in Rimini
Trade fair returns to Rimini Expo Centre on 21-23 April 2026, with over 800 international buyers expected to attend
FTA paves way for big rise in Ecuadorean banana exports to South Korea
Aebe anticipates that annual shipments will double following the ratification of the free trade deal between the two countries
SHP Group marks National Banana Day with school donations
Banana supplier also helped educate kids on how bananas are grown and shipped
Chiquita AI video shows Times Square takeover for National Banana Day
The banana brand leveraged its ‘Pop by Nature’ platform to virtually transform New York’s Times Square on 15 April
Equifruit asks CPMA visitors to help create ‘Endcap of Destiny’
Innovative supplier wants to highlight Fairtrade bananas in an unmissable way
Compagnie Fruitière company drives surge in Cameroon banana exports
Industry figures show shipments reached nearly 24,000 tonnes in March, up from 19,585 tonnes the previous year
Bananas under pressure, but the solutions exist
The global banana sector faces a plethora of challenges, but industry experts insist the fruit’s future can be made secure by appropriate measures
Gene-edited banana approved in Japan and Brazil
Tropic’s non-browning variety can now be imported, sold, and consumed in both countries, and grown in Brazil
Final days to register for Fresh Produce India
Join industry leaders from all parts of the value chain at India’s premier fresh produce event in Mumbai on 16-17 April
Fepex highlights Spanish import data
Fresh produce imports declined in January, with fruit falling 7 per cent in volume and vegetables remaining stable
Keep ‘em peeled: a round-up of April Fools’ day produce pranks
Dole, Eosta, Florette, Del Monte and a whole bunch of Dutch companies put some serious effort into this year’s silliness