Bananas
All the news and market analysis for worldwide Bananas Industry, including Bananas growers, Bananas production, and the import and export of Bananas.
Analysis: Brazil builds fresh export momentum
The country’s fruit exports have grown steadily over the past decade and surged in 2025, as Wayne Prowse reports
Chiquita’s Great White Fleet on course to expand
Stefano Di Paolo and Peter Stedman outline multinational’s plan to work with more external suppliers and to double down on sustainability efforts
Costa Rica banana industry reaffirms commitment to biodiversity
A Fonafifo-led initiative is installing camera traps to monitor biodiversity in protected forest in the Southern Caribbean region
Waitrose bananas to join Waitrose Foundation
By this summer, all Waitrose bananas will carry the Fairtrade and Waitrose Foundation labels, as the retailer steps up its commitment to banana farming communities
Analysis: Korea’s fruit imports adjust after return of tariffs
Customs data for 2025 reveals sharp declines for bananas, pineapples and mangoes, but mandarin imports surge
Australian Bananas launches Banana Swim Pass with Ariarne Titmus
Around 70 pools across Australia will offer free entry for the price of a banana
Fresh Del Monte to take global ownership of Del Monte brand
US$285mn bid secures group large part of bankrupt Del Monte Foods Corporation II, including assets in US, Mexico, and Venezuela
Philippine bananas and pineapples get boost in new UAE FTA
Free trade agreement will reduce tariffs and enhance market access for goods and services
Orsero Group confirms intention to enter US market ‘soon’
Company also plans to open new facilities in northern Spain and Seville shortly, as it pursues long-term expansion plan
Chiquita harvests first banana crop after resuming operations in Panama
After months of paralysis, the multinational said the first exports are scheduled for February
Fresh Del Monte Produce addresses banana supply crisis
Jorge Pelaez of Fresh Del Monte Produce discusses declining banana source volumes, varietal development, and greater support for growers
Peruvian banana exports stable in 2025
The US and Netherlands were the main markets, although shipments to both fell slightly between January and November
Mohammed Abbas is the man for Del Monte
Abbas joined the the group’s senior leadership team in the US in early 2022, and has now been handed the role of group president
Vietnam’s fruit and vegetable exports could hit US$10bn in 2026
Goal within reach after reaching a record US$8.4bn in 2025, up 18 per cent on the year before
Import Promotion Desk shows off exotic range in Berlin
IPD partner companies from South America and Africa will highlight a diverse selection of exotic fruit and vegetables at Fruit Logistica in February
Ecuador banana trade rejects Delcy Rodríguez’s drug trafficking collusion charge
Industry association issues statement in defence of its exporters, after Venezuela’s interim president pointed finger at Ecuadorean presidency
Analysis: Dole campaign reflects branding shift for fresh produce
Company’s focus on brand awareness in France marks pivotal shift in European fresh produce sector, according to Paris-based analyst
Fyffes says Trudi’s brand is delivering category growth
The ethically focused brand has achieved volume growth at Coop Norway and strong value sales through Spar UK
Ecuador confirms presence of Fusarium TR4
Agrocalidad declares a six-month phytosanitary emergency after the presence of the fungus on a farm in El Oro province is corroborated
Vietnam eyes ambitious US$1bn banana export goal
Industry leaders believe export value has the potential to triple in the coming years
China’s fruit import volumes surge but value growth slows
Wayne Prowse provides an update on Asia’s biggest market, where total import volumes are up sharply on last year, driven by bananas and cherries
Dole announces sale of Guayaquil port
Port and operations are to be offloaded to Terminal Investment Holding Limited, while Dole will continue to utilise the facility post-sale
Fyffes publishes fourth annual human rights report
The fresh produce giant’s 2024 report demonstrates continued progress in embedding responsible business practices throughout its supply chain
Costa Rica concludes UK phase of European campaign to promote pineapple and cassava
Campaign featured in-store tastings in Tesco and Morrisons and advertising at Waterloo tube station
Costa Rica evaluates disease-resistant banana cultivars
Corbana held an event to assess the agronomic performance and consumer acceptance of varieties from France and Brazil
Ecuador: official plantain price to rise by US$0.50 in 2026
Agriculture ministry said new price guarantees a fair price for producers and helps maintain the sector’s competitiveness
Big Four unite to ‘re-energise’ North American banana category
Association aims to revive consumer excitement, tackle industry threats, and tell clearer story about true value of world’s most-eaten fruit
Fruit lost from Seatrade vessel begins to wash up on shore
Bananas, avocados and plantains reportedly in containers that fell off Baltic Klipper at weekend, as coastguard monitors clear-up
Colombia’s banana exports head back to normality
Augura’s Emerson Aguirre talks diversification, resilience and the road ahead for Colombian Bananas
SIIM and CMA CGM sign strategic tropical fruit agreement
SIIM will consolidate over 5,000 containers from Africa and Latin America through Dunkirk in 2026, for an annual volume of more than 80,000 tonnes
Orsero Group considers expansion into North America
Italian company eyes potential investments in the US, according to executives speaking at stock exchange event in Milan
Agenda announced for Fresh Produce India 2026
India’s premier fresh produce event looks at the changing consumer, spotlights South India, and discusses innovations reshaping domestic production
Dole France works with Intermarché to raise its brand awareness
In-store activation in more than 800 stores across France helps to boost company’s market penetration in Europe, Middle East and Africa
Video: How to connect with Gen Z
Chris White speaks to a number of leading fresh produce brand marketers to learn about the marketing strategies they believe will resonate with younger consumers
Reybanpac honoured at Business Commitment to Education Forum
Company recognised for contribution to educational development in rural communities
Nan from Del Monte set for TV bow
Pauline Crosby was selected for the reimagined role via public vote