Bananas
All the news and market analysis for worldwide Bananas Industry, including Bananas growers, Bananas production, and the import and export of Bananas.
Bananas on the brink? Professor James Dale has other ideas…
Scientist dubbed the ‘Einstein and Indiana Jones of bananas’ talks in depth about the fruit’s highly uncertain future
Comment: Banana industry should not restrict itself to conventional breeding
Agricultural scientist Professor James Dale considers why gene editing may be the only sensible option to develop a new banana variety with effective disease resistance
Comment: Can science help save bananas, the world’s favourite fruit?
In an extract from his new book The Future of Bananas, Australian agri-scientist Professor James Dale explains why a lack of genetic diversity and an overreliance on a single variety have put bananas at risk of commercial extinction
Banana Link remains determined after three decades
Despite a bunch of successes, the UK-based NGO still faces some familiar challenges as it strives for supply chain sustainability
Chiquita to export 11mn boxes of bananas after Panama operations resume
Multinational said volume is projected to 15mn boxes as it continues to reactivate farms in the province
Spanish fresh produce imports rise 6.2 per cent in early 2026
New Fepex data reveals Spain’s fresh produce imports reached 1.75mn tonnes between January and April 2026, up 6.2 per cent year-on-year
Armed groups halt banana production in Colombia’s Magdalena region
Intimidation and extortion force suspension of operations at several banana farms
New distribution centre positions SanLucar for further growth
Benelux Fresh Hub near Rotterdam will consolidate ripening, packaging, logistics and sales operations at single site
New GAP manual to boost banana sector productivity and sustainability
Corbana’s updated material incorporates technical and scientific advances for more efficient crop management in Costa Rica
Tropical fruits outperform wider produce market, congress hears
Suppliers and retailers gather for Fruitnet Tropicals Congress, where commercial outlook is very positive despite major challenges
Lidl’s new fruit and veg campaign tells kids to ‘play with their food’
The retailer wants to boost fruit and vegetable consumption among Dutch children with its new marketing initiative
Report warns of climate-related food inflation in UK
Many more people in the UK will be unable to afford fresh fruit and vegetables by 2050, the Autonomy Institute states, as heat waves alone are expected to add 68 per cent to the price of a grocery basket
Ecuador brings together global experts to combat TR4
Strategies to fight the disease was the key theme at this year’s Banana Time Machala conference
Asiafruit tropicals edition out now
JWM’s innovative new coconut product, recovery in sight for the Philippine banana industry, plus spotlights on apples, cherries, citrus and more
Tropic acquires global plant propagation specialist Rahan Meristem
Deal paves way for Tropic to become a fully integrated banana genetics leader
Philippine banana industry readies for comeback
New technological investments, market diversification and revitalisation provide a hedge against the Philippines’ eroding market share, ongoing TR4 challenges and the latest geopolitical unrest
Australia’s assessment of Philippine banana imports moves forward
Government publishes issues paper following technical visit and will now commence Biosecurity Imports Risk Analysis
The Fresh Ideas Show: El Niño and Trump create waves of disruption
Mike Knowles and Maura Maxwell consider the potential impact of a Super El Niño and continued geopolitical tensions
Catalytic Generators delivers ripening reliability
Ripening solutions provider helps customers meet stringent requirements with consistent supply and results
Chiquita expands banana snack campaign with summer relaunch
Starting in the US, the banana brand is relaunching its consumer campaign, with an emphasis on snacking and enjoyment
Dole expands Minecraft campaign with pineapple focus
Marketer renews partnership with video gaming giant to build healthy connections with Gen Z and Gen Alpha
Plátano de Canarias named top fruit and veg brand in Spain
Worldpanel by Numerator’s Brand Footprint 2026 report reveals the Canary Island banana brand is the most chose by Spanish households
Japan’s largest fruit import under threat from ethylene shortage
Middle East conflict has tightened ethylene supplies, with fruit importers trying to avoid shortages and minimise price rises
Equifruit celebrates 20 years of Fairtrade bananas with first-ever impact report
The company has generated over US$5.8mn in Fairtrade premium since its founding in 2006
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
Join Europe’s tropical fruit leaders in Barcelona
With less than a month to go, secure your place at Europe’s leading forum for the tropical fruit business now
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