Bananas
All the news and market analysis for worldwide Bananas Industry, including Bananas growers, Bananas production, and the import and export of Bananas.
DR sees big drop in exports of organic bananas
Climate change and pests and diseases are having major impact on fruit quality, says Adobanano
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Registrations open for Acorbat and Corbana International Banana Congress
Conference and exhibition to take place in Mérida, Mexico on 20-23 April 2026
Court declares Panama banana workers’ strike illegal
The indefinite walkout has already cost Chiquita Panama more than US$10mn
Coming soon: Fresh Focus Tropicals 2025
Fruitnet’s special annual publication promotes the very best of the tropicals category to an international audience of buyers and importers
Fresh Produce Vietnam highlights big potential
While Vietnam has already emerged as a key market for the global fresh produce business, it holds massive untapped potential, heard delegates to Fresh Produce Vietnam
Programme announced for Fruitnet Tropicals Congress
Join leading industry figures at Fruitnet’s flagship tropicals event in Antwerp on 24 &25 June
Corbana says impact of Trump tariff will be minimal
Corporation said exports will fall this year due to climate effects rather than tariffs
Respite for BayWa as restructuring plan is approved
Agreement offers respite to troubled conglomerate and T&G Global owner, with capital injection and loan extension to end of 2028
Chiquita suspends part of its production in Panama due to strike
Company has been unable to export more than 900,000 boxes of bananas due to the strike
Climate change will decimate banana production in Latin America and Caribbean, says report
Christian Aid report suggests almost two-thirds of areas’ banana regions will no longer be able to support the fruit’s production
Costa Rica mulls cost of potential US tariffs
Agricultural products like pineapples, bananas and coffee in the firing line
Fairtrade “remains the go-to ethical label” for shoppers
Clear link to responsibly made products is recognised by consumers of all ages, new research shows
Chiquita Panama warns of irreversible losses due to strike
Company calls on employees to return to work to protect the fruit and ensure its proper harvest, packaging, and export
Import growth reported in Spain
Fruit imports in particular registered notable growth through the January-February period, according to Fepex
Fairtrade offers Living Income Reference Prices on demand
LIRP will accelerate action to improve farmers’ income for any Fairtrade product grown by smallholder farmers
New service secures volume increase on Ecuador-Asia route
Addition of WSA2 route has enabled Guayaquil terminal operator to expand its cargo volume
Del Monte enjoys “continued momentum” in Q1
Group reports on lower net sales but higher gross profit and net income in the opening quarter of the year
CBIC reforms to improve India’s air cargo process
Reduced fees, new processes and the digitising permit applications set to provide boost for India’s fresh produce exports
UK’s first citrus grove is ‘sign of warmer climate’
Comments in newspaper report suggest UK might also one day produce its own bananas and avocados
Ecuadorean banana exports bounce back
Shipments up 1.77 per cent in the first three months of 2025 compared to the year-earlier period
SHP Group celebrates National Banana Day with fruit donations
Major banana supplier’s donation boosts charity and community groups
Registrations now open for Fruitnet Tropicals Congress
Fruitnet’s flagship tropicals event comes to Antwerp on 24 &25 June
Corbana announces dates of 10th International Banana Congress
The 2026 event will take place in Mérida alongside the 25th Acorbat International Meeting next April
Del Monte Europe launches Honeyglow bananas
The banana will be available in limited quantities starting late April across major European countries
Challenging outlook for Peruvian bananas
Water shortages, increased competition and rising costs set to hit production and exports this year
Australian Bananas launches educational video at Sydney Royal Easter Show
Show activation aims to connect children to the origin of their food in order foster life long healthy habits
Big names in business gather at Fresh Produce Vietnam
Leading executives from Fresh Del Monte, Vinafruit, Joy Wing Mau Asia, Goodfarmer and Blue Whale to meet in Ho Chi Minh City for Fruitnet’s new event on the booming Vietnam market
Fresh Produce India Awards: winners announced
KPN Farm Fresh, World Avocado Organisation and Sahyadri Farms scoop the inaugural Fresh Produce India Awards
Australian Banana Growers’ Council recommences TR4 surveillance
Surveillance programme to operate under new name with focus on grower support
Dole cautions fees on Chinese ships would drive banana prices up
US plan to place port fees on China-built vessels will impact trade, according to Dole
Orsero signs new banana deal with Canarian group Cupalma
New agreement will see Orsero’s Spanish division ripen around 20 per cent of the Canary Islands’ PGI-certified production
Dole orders 400 Star Cool 1.1 units with Sekstant telematics
Dole is upgrading its reefer containers in order to gain more detailed data insights and improve overall operational efficiency
Reybanpac one of top 10 job-generating companies in Ecuador
Company was the only banana producer and exporter to receive an award at the Talent Summit Ecuador 2025
Philippine banana delegation makes Japan trip to address export challenges
Representatives from the Philippine government and industry push for tariff relief as competition in Japan grows
Fruit Logistica: After the watershed – Colombia’s new port offers fresh chance to compete
Manuel Laborde Barriga of Uniban took to the Logistics Hub stage to speak about the impact of the new Port of Antioquia
Spar sells Trudi’s bananas in UK first
Retailer’s primary wholesaler James Hall & Co says premium-branded fruit has boosted sales following shift in consumer demand