All the news and market analysis for worldwide Bananas Industry, including Bananas growers, Bananas production, and the import and export of Bananas.
The growing impact of climate change and soaring production costs mean urgent action to address unsustainable banana prices is essential, according to Fairtrade Foundation
United Nations economist predicts price increases for consumers as temperature rises make it harder to protect existing production
The German discounter has worked with Ifco and importer Biofrusan to eliminate non-returnable packaging used to bring fruit in from the Dominican Republic
Banana exporters and trade unions agree joint strategy to negotiate living wages
Latin American, African and Caribbean industries repeat calls for action ahead of next week’s World Banana Forum
Five leading companies took part in the event to highlight the importance of corporate sustainability
Fyffes Group CEO Helge Sparsoe confirms plan to phase out label from continental Europe after extensive research suggests need for completely new consumer brand identity
Chris and Helge discuss the new banana consumer brand Trudi’s, and what it means for the future of the Fyffes name
The A$2m research programme will use computer vision and machine learning to find an automation solution
After 20 years of research QUT readies its QCAV-4 variety for commercial release following Australian government approval
The supermarket has pledged to match or beat discounters’ prices for over 200 products
Move follows intensive diplomatic efforts by Ecuadorean government and banana sector
Leading UK banana distributor expands its tropical fruit range with acquisition of mango business
Rafitication of Free Trade Agreement will significantly boost exports of bananas and non-traditional fruits in the coming years
A year on from the launch of its new banana sourcing strategy, Franka Rodriguez, director of global sourcing at Aldi South Group, outlines the progress made and the challenges encountered along the way
Demands for fairer pricing and a more streamlined approach to certifications top the agenda in Berlin
UK retailer invests in living wages for banana workers three years ahead of industry commitment, and urges others to do the same
Australian Horticulture Statistics Handbook shows significant increases for fruit and vegetables offset losses for nuts
Country’s phytosanitary authority Rosselkhoznadzor suggests import volume will increase, Reuters reports
Industry defends phytosanitary record and calls for swift resolution to the impasse
Russian call for suspension of certificates of five banana exporters generates concern within the sector
SH Pratt Group business unit director João Barata talks to FPJ about the challenges facing the UK banana sector – and how his firm is working to mitigate them
Australian-first research collaboration delivered through Hort Innovation to develop new fruit varieties
Ripening specialist says its Ultimo rooms are now even more energy efficient and can be built to pre-cool fruit
Company identifies potential solution to one of banana industry’s biggest challenges, along with new natural method of crop protection
In the 100th episode of Fruitbox, Chris speaks with one of the world’s biggest food retailers on the hot topic of responsible procurement
High incidence of the pest causing quality issues, leading to a sharp drop in weekly shipments
The explosion of drug trafficking and related violence in Ecuador has made security a hot topic in the banana industry. One business taking the problem seriously is Contecon, which operates the country’s largest port in Guayaquil
Ecuador’s banana industry faces serious challenges around security and climate change, but hopes are high in the sector following the election of President Daniel Noboa, heir to one of the country’s largest exporters of the fruit. Fred Searle reports from Ecuador
Agreement establishes direct farm-to-retail partnership which will see Indian Cavendish bananas supplied to stores in the Middle East
New campaign featuring Tim Robards spotlights the banana’s role as a school lunchbox essential
Sustainability initiative created by the Fairtrade Foundation has become the first of its kind in the UK to go through the Competition and Markets Authority’s new open-door policy for green agreements between businesses
Industry says the strategy of downward purchase prices should not be resumed
The banana industry faces climatic and market challenges but remains on a level footing, according to Rafał Bury of Polish importer, wholesaler and distributor Targban
Ministry of Agriculture and Fyffes sign Public Private Partnership to combat childhood malnutrition in communities near the company’s farms
Equifruit president receives RBC Momentum Award and OPMA’s Women’s Produce Network Award celebrating women entrepreneurs
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