Bananas
All the news and market analysis for worldwide Bananas Industry, including Bananas growers, Bananas production, and the import and export of Bananas.
Aldi named Australia’s top fruit and veg retailer for fourth year running
Three of the retailer’s fresh produce suppliers praise its commitment to developing close relationships with local growers
Gruppo Orsero H1 profit ‘back to normal’
One of Europe’s largest fresh produce importers says it sees good potential for growth despite current economic uncertainty
Port International expands Exclusive Partner Programme in Peru
Importer strengthens its collaboration with Peruvian producers specialising in organic and Fairtrade bananas for the European market
EFQ, De Laat develop AI-powered ripening solution
Experience Fruit Quality and De Laat have teamed up to create innovative bespoke ripening solutions for avocados and other fruit
Philippines banana exporters eager for Korea FTA to be ratified
Country has lost market share to Vietnam in recent years, but some believe the implementation of a new trade agreement could reverse that decline
Fairtrade Foundation launches new UK campaign
As Fairtrade Fortnight begins, the Foundation’s ’Be the Change’ initiative highlights how consumer power can support farmers overseas to build stronger, more resilient communities
Fairtrade launches Living Income Reference Price tool
Tool makes it easier for companies to find out what prices they need to pay to enable living incomes and living wages
Du Roi Laboratory celebrates milestone
South African nursery is marking three decades of exporting disease-free tissue culture banana plants
Russian bans driving eastern suppliers to west
Moscow’s alleged attempts to punish Moldova for pursuing closer relations with the EU have only driven the supplier closer to Europe, with Armenia in danger of following suit
Net income soars at Dole on strong trading results
Despite a slight fall in year-on-year second-quarter revenue, net income jumps 68.4 per cent as Carl McCann highlights “positive momentum”
Strike action could have major impact on US East Coast
According to data shared by Sea-Intelligence, a possible strike by port workers could cause a backlog that remains until the start of 2025
Q2 sales slide but net income climbs at Del Monte
Lower banana sales are recorded in the second quarter while there are strong margin improvements in the fresh and value-added product segments
Ecuador sees surge in banana exports to South Korea
Increase fuelled by the temporary elimination of import tariffs and lower supply from the Philippines
Compagnie Fruitière extends European network with Polish office
The establishment of Compagnie Fruitière Polska enables the group to get closer to its customers in the eastern European market
Del Monte recognised for sustainability
Fresh produce giant is named as a 2024 Seal Business Sustainability Award winner for its efforts to promote sustainability in emerging economies
Iran’s Zarrin explores options for Latin American bananas
Following a tour of Latin American producers, Alireza Emami, CEO of Iranian trader Zarrin Group, sees strong potential for Costa Rican bananas in the Middle East market
Dole Banana celebrates 125th anniversary with Minions and over 10,000 people in Hangzhou
Dole Banana has marked its history as a pioneer of the global banana industry by celebrating its 125th anniversary.
Fresh produce imports increase in Spain
Fruit and vegetable imports grew 6 per cent in volume and 16 per cent in value during the first four months of 2024
Spain's fruit consumption fell in 2023
Food Consumption Report in Spain 2023 shows that fresh fruit consumption slid 2.7 per cent last year
Aldi trials plastic-free packaging on bananas
The initiative aims to save an estimated 234 tonnes of plastic packaging per year
Fairtrade releases 2023 annual report
’Driving the fairness agenda’ highlights the achievements of the Fairtrade system and showcases progress on key issues
Korea extends tariff exemption for imported fruits
Government says ten imported fruits will remain tariff-free until the end of September as it continues fight to curb food price inflation
Chiquita plans to appeal US court verdict on Colombia killings
Fruit supplier maintains its payments to AUC were the result of extortion, not collusion, after Florida jury demands damages be paid
Chiquita must pay US$38m to families of Colombia paramilitary victims
Court ruling says multinational fruit marketer “knowingly” paid the terrorist organisation AUC, which was found responsible for eight killings
UK consumers generate £28m in Fairtrade Premium
Premium allows producers to invest in business and community projects including healthcare, education, and environmental initiatives
Del Monte’s banana breakthrough
A recently-introduced RPC for bananas looks to move the industry forward by potentially reducing food waste, carbon emissions, operational costs and preserving the fruit’s health
Earth & Wheat adds frozen banana snacks to its wonky fruit and veg boxes
Chocolate-covered frozen bananas are being included as part of a new collaboration to reduce waste of the fruit
Del Monte reveals Inside Out 2 campaign
Characters from the Disney and Pixar film will feature on stickers across select Del Monte products
Colombian banana exports to bounce back
After last year’s drop in shipments, the country plans to increase banana exports in 2024
Fairtrade Premium reaches record high
€222.8m paid out to producer organisations in 2022, 10 per cent more than in 2021
Freshmax seeks strategic partner
Chief executive Murray McCallum tells Fruitnet the Australasian fresh produce group is well positioned for growth as it begins search for new partner
Weak yen weighs on Japanese fruit imports
Depreciation of the Japanese currency sees average per kilo cost of imports increase 14 per cent year-on-year in first quarter
Banana sales and costs hit Del Monte's net income
Sales and net income both fell during the opening quarter of the year when compared with 2023
Tough times for Peruvian bananas
Production issues and mounting competition from other suppliers hit exports
Ecuadorean banana exports rally
Lower supply from Central America and Colombia favours Ecuadorean exports in March
Chiquita opens Europe’s biggest ripening centre in Bergamo
The facility has 24 ripening cells on two levels and two packaging lines with a capacity of 45 trays per minute