Bananas
All the news and market analysis for worldwide Bananas Industry, including Bananas growers, Bananas production, and the import and export of Bananas.
Report warns of climate-related food inflation in UK
Many more people in the UK will be unable to afford fresh fruit and vegetables by 2050, the Autonomy Institute states, as heat waves alone are expected to add 68 per cent to the price of a grocery basket
Ecuador brings together global experts to combat TR4
Strategies to fight the disease was the key theme at this year’s Banana Time Machala conference
Asiafruit tropicals edition out now
JWM’s innovative new coconut product, recovery in sight for the Philippine banana industry, plus spotlights on apples, cherries, citrus and more
Tropic acquires global plant propagation specialist Rahan Meristem
Deal paves way for Tropic to become a fully integrated banana genetics leader
Philippine banana industry readies for comeback
New technological investments, market diversification and revitalisation provide a hedge against the Philippines’ eroding market share, ongoing TR4 challenges and the latest geopolitical unrest
Australia’s assessment of Philippine banana imports moves forward
Government publishes issues paper following technical visit and will now commence Biosecurity Imports Risk Analysis
The Fresh Ideas Show: El Niño and Trump create waves of disruption
Mike Knowles and Maura Maxwell consider the potential impact of a Super El Niño and continued geopolitical tensions
Catalytic Generators delivers ripening reliability
Ripening solutions provider helps customers meet stringent requirements with consistent supply and results
Chiquita expands banana snack campaign with summer relaunch
Starting in the US, the banana brand is relaunching its consumer campaign, with an emphasis on snacking and enjoyment
Dole expands Minecraft campaign with pineapple focus
Marketer renews partnership with video gaming giant to build healthy connections with Gen Z and Gen Alpha
Plátano de Canarias named top fruit and veg brand in Spain
Worldpanel by Numerator’s Brand Footprint 2026 report reveals the Canary Island banana brand is the most chose by Spanish households
Japan’s largest fruit import under threat from ethylene shortage
Middle East conflict has tightened ethylene supplies, with fruit importers trying to avoid shortages and minimise price rises
Equifruit celebrates 20 years of Fairtrade bananas with first-ever impact report
The company has generated over US$5.8mn in Fairtrade premium since its founding in 2006
TR4 shifts banana production map in Peru
Thousands of farmers are moving to new areas in the north of the country to escape the devastating impact of Fusarium wilt
Join Europe’s tropical fruit leaders in Barcelona
With less than a month to go, secure your place at Europe’s leading forum for the tropical fruit business now
Asbama slams government plans to cut banana production
Union warns that limiting banana production would affect more than 18,000 families in Colombia’s Caribbean region
Ecuador banana business on red alert as El Niño looms
As export growth slows, country’s growers and exporters face up to container shortages, deteriorating infrastructure, and climate change
Supermarkets scoff at price cap proposal
UK’s big food retailers pour scorn on government’s suggestion of price caps on essential items to ease cost of living crisis
Fruit drives growth in Spain’s fresh produce imports
Spain’s fresh fruit and vegetable imports totalled 1.2mn tonnes in Q1 2025, representing a 4 per cent volume increase
SE Asia Meet Up explores ripe market opportunities
High consumption potential, bright prospects for brands, and growing intra-Asia trade highlighted across insight-filled programme
Chiquita joins Fresh Express and Planet Harvest on Fresh Communities Tour
US-based initiative expands access to fresh, nutritious food and has already distributed 10,000 fresh food boxes
Comment: The £74 banana is a good look for fresh produce
A new campaign designed to expose over-priced cosmetics offers plenty of hope for the fruit and veg business
Tres Ases opens state-of-the-art ripening facility
New smart fruit climate control centre in Cipolletti will boost regional production and support the company’s ongoing diversification efforts
Asia Fruit Logistica announces full programme for SE Asia Meet Up
Senior executives from CP Axtra, Goodfarmer, Joy Wing Mau and Costa among the leading names set to speak at Bangkok event
War ushers in new phase of instability in Iran
Disruptions including temporary port closures and damage to infrastructure have affected the transportation and distribution of fresh produce in Iran
Spanish fresh produce imports rise in January-February
Spanish imports of fresh fruit and vegetables increased 2.6 per cent in volume during the first two months of 2026
Ecuadorean banana exports grow despite challenging trade outlook
Q1 shipments up almost 10 per cent at 111.57mn boxes according to Acorbanec data
Del Monte launches Toy Story 5 promotion across Europe
Brand announces major on-pack collaboration with Disney and Pixar across fresh, prepared, and fresh-cut produce
Orsero strengthens financial leadership with two senior appointments
Promotions free up Matteo Colombini’s time to focus on CEO role, as company weighs up potential acquisition in North America
Orsero makes major acquisition to grow in Spain and Portugal
Spanish subsidiary of Italian-owned Orsero Group secures major logistics and distribution platform in Galicia
Aguirre warns of challenging outlook for Colombian bananas
Exports reached a new record last year, but 2026 is shaping up to be much tougher
International Banana Congress marks new era of industry collaboration
Corbana’s Danilo Bernardo hails “radical change” in new spirit of cooperation
Catalytic Generators eyes bigger share of Italy’s growing tropicals market
First participation at Macfrut marked an important step in the company’s European expansion
Ecuadorean banana sector calls for curfew exemption
Banana and shrimp industries ask government to include exceptions in the latest curfew to prevent production from grinding to a halt
Interko accelerates ripening digitalisation
Company aims for further differentiation with roll out of data-driven control and predictive technology
Chiquita faces labour exploitation claims at Guatemalan banana farms
Report by Swiss advocacy group alleges worker mistreatment and sub-standard conditions on Rainforest Alliance-certified plantations