Bananas
All the news and market analysis for worldwide Bananas Industry, including Bananas growers, Bananas production, and the import and export of Bananas.
Mohammad Abu-Ghazaleh highlights “intensified” banana supply threat
Fresh Del Monte’s chairman and CEO Mohammad Abu-Ghazaleh has intensified warnings about growing threats to global banana supplies, citing the spread of devastating diseases across key producing regions and mounting financial pressures on growers
Equifruit pokes fun at wellness culture in consumer campaign
Innovative banana supplier is highlighting the low cost of switching to Fairtrade
Fresh Del Monte reports net loss despite higher sales
Fresh Del Monte Produce has reported a net loss of US$29.1mn for the third quarter of 2025, despite net sales increasing to US$1.021bn, as the company moves to divest its Mann Packing business operations
Aebe joins the Aler4ta Regional Governance Committee
Move follows discovery of suspected TR4 outbreak in El Oro in September
The robot from Del Monte says ‘buy my bananas’
Marketer confirms it is trialling automated merchandising units in three Chicago supermarkets to encourage shoppers to select its fruit
Great White Fleet orders 1,000 Carrier Transicold units
Chiquita Group’s ocean transportation arm has placed a major order for 1,000 OptimaLine with EverFresh units from Carrier Transicold to enhance its controlled atmosphere capabilities for perishable cargo transport
Fyffes launches innovative carbon literacy programme
Initiative aims to engage young people in sustainability and climate awareness
Chiquita hires 1,600 workers as it resumes operations in Panama
Multinational’s return is expected to generate up to 5,000 jobs and reactivate banana exports by early 2026
Fyffes launches major new marketing push in Morrisons
‘Eat ‘em, Like ‘em, Love ‘em’ campaign aims to boost banana and pineapple sales
Coles kickstarts Banana A-Peel with Little Athletics
Annual fundraiser sees portion of every Cavendish banana sale donated to the children’s sports organisation
Chiquita prepares to sell first Italian-grown bananas
Canary Islands union warns the multinational’s latest initiative will hamper their European expansion plans
Banana Gym Pass campaign returns for National Banana day
Australian Bananas partners with gyms across the country to provide a free workout for purchasing a banana
Fyffes wins sustainability excellence award
Global banana and fruit producer Fyffes has been recognised for its environmental sustainability efforts at the FPC Fresh Awards in London, winning the Ethical Sustainability Excellence 2025 award
Chiquita could sell Italian bananas by 2026
Company has reportedly agreed to establish an organic production trial in Sicily, working with local cooperative Alba Bio
Fresh Del Monte partners with Disney’s Zootopia 2
Fresh Del Monte Produce is launching a comprehensive marketing campaign with Disney’s Zootopia 2, featuring over 500mn co-branded fruit stickers and tags across global stores to promote healthy eating habits
Fairtrade announces new minimum prices for bananas
Fairtrade has announced new minimum prices for bananas at Fruit Attraction 2025, with average prices increasing by 6 per cent at ex works level to support over 37,000 farmers and workers globally
F.lli Orsero raises awareness of food waste with limited edition banana packs
Italian brand marks International Food Waste Awareness Day with launch of limited edition packs that explain how to repurpose fruit peels
Equifruit named one of Canada’s top growing companies
Fairtrade banana supplier makes The Globe and Mail’s list for fourth consecutive year
Uniban beefs up European presence
Company significantly expands its transport and warehousing services with creation of Uniban Logistics
Reybanpac honoured for sustainability strategy
Company scoops award for Excellence in Environmental Sustainability at PremioeXpor 2025
Interko announces major upgrade for RipePilot
New reporting function enables ripeners to generate complete reports of the entire ripening cycle
Fyffes on a mission to ‘bring more value’ to bananas
Chief commercial officer Frank Burkhardt outlines the banana giant’s efforts to decommoditise the sector and make it more sustainable, despite climate change and geopolitical instability
Softripe sets the standard
Frigotec’s Roland Wirth discusses how Softripe’s innovative ripening process is transforming fruit quality, with plans to enter US and Asian markets while expanding applications to mangoes and kiwifruit
Fyffes surpasses sustainability targets despite severe climate challenges
Fruit brand exceeds multiple targets in latest biennial report, achieving goals in waste reduction, water management and packaging despite facing severe climate change impacts including tropical storms and increased pests
Compagnie Frutière to market Farms Digital banana production software
Company said its mission is to bring 360° tech and innovative solutions to the agricultural sector
DR organic bananas turn the corner
Industry back on its feet with volume growth and stable quality, says grower-exporter Fresh Fruit Dominicana
Colombia sees big jump in banana exports
Number of containers shipped in first half of 2025 up 27.1 per cent compared to year-earlier period
More details released of Chiquita’s resumption of operations in Panama
Government said new agreement marks a new phase in modern, sustainable, and efficient production
Fyffes guarantees banana supply despite industry challenges
The fresh produce company is working with long-term suppliers to ensure uninterrupted deliveries of premium quality bananas despite severe industry pressures
Orsero Group reports strong growth in half-year results
Italian fresh produce distributor records significant revenue and profit growth, with particularly strong performance in kiwifruit, grapes, fresh-cut and exotic fruit categories
Fyffes launches new banana campaign across Ireland
The iconic fruit marketer is rolling out a playful new marketing initiative featuring its branded bananas in unusual situations against famous Irish landmarks
Costa Rican banana exports fall 20 per cent amid climate challenges
Corbana reports significant decline in banana exports as excessive rainfall and disease pressure impact production across Costa Rica’s Caribbean region
Fyffes and Ocado open new school facilities in Belize
Fruit supplier and online retailer fund new educational facilities in south of country, providing safe classrooms for 271 pupils and a hurricane shelter for local residents
Asia Fruit Awards: winners announced
Dole China, City Fresh Fruit, Central Retail Vietnam and Rijk Zwaan are the winners of the Asia Fruit Awards 2025
Chiquita’s return to Panama welcomed by business chamber
Panama’s Chamber of Commerce, Industries, and Agriculture has welcomed banana giant Chiquita’s decision to resume operations in Bocas del Toro by February 2026, following its recent departure amid a labour dispute
Spain sees growth in fresh produce imports in H1 2025
Fresh fruit and vegetable imports to Spain increased significantly during the first half of 2025, with volumes up 9 per cent to 2.4mn tonnes and value rising 14 per cent to €2.956bn.