Bananas
All the news and market analysis for worldwide Bananas Industry, including Bananas growers, Bananas production, and the import and export of Bananas.
Insights aplenty at first ever Global Tropicals Congress
There is plenty of untapped potential in the tropicals market – provided you get the quality and consistency right
Fruitbox 97 · Mohammed Abbas, Del Monte
Recorded live on the Asia Fruit Logistica show floor in Hong Kong, Mohammed speaks with Chris White about segmentation
Ecuador welcomes global industry to Banana Time 2023
Three-day event in port city of Guayaquil will facilitate knowledge exchange and business opportunities in the international banana industry
Dole Europe switches to home-compostable banana labels
New stickers are supplied by Sinclair and proven to biodegrade on home compost within a year
Equifruit moves from woman-owned to women-owned
Sales and marketing director Kim Chackal becomes minority owner of the socially responsible brand
Ecuadorean banana industry defends itself against drug claims
EBC said the industry invests more than US$100m each year in tackling security threats
It’s time to talk tropicals
There’s just one week left to register for Fruitnet’s inaugural Global Tropicals Congress on 14 September
Mackay Farming Group up for sale
Leading banana grower lists nine farms in Far North Queensland for sale while Mackay’s Marketing business will be retained
Colombian banana union celebrates historic deal on worker’s rights
Sintrainagro said new agreement will benefit 22,000 workers across 251 banana farms in Urabá
Look who’s talking… at Global Tropicals Congress
Top names gather at Fruitnet’s new meeting point for the tropical and exotic fresh produce business.
Fresh Del Monte opens new office in Germany
Hamburg operation will lead continued expansion as company looks to satisfy demand for sustainably sourced fresh fruit
Chiquita keeps its London bus campaign on the road
Now in its ninth year, the promotional vehicle continues to drive the group’s sustainability message
Bonnysa expands value-added offering
Commercial director Jorge Ignacio Brotóns explains how the company’s pivot to premium is paying off
Big names in fresh produce sign up for Global Tropicals Congress
Dole, AMFresh, Westfalia, Olympic Fruit, Georges Helfer, Wealmoor, and Blue Skies head to The Hague for dynamic day of trendwatching and networking
Turbulent times for Iranian banana imports
Since Donald Trump backed out of the JCPOA deal with Iran, the country’s banana importers have faced familiar hurdles in sourcing fruit
Fenacle endorses stricter enforcement of living wage
Union welcomes calls to establish Official Living Wage Compliance Verification for banana sector workers
Little Gem and Havana prove value for Perfection
As prevalence of Panama TR4 disease grows in Australia resistant varieties provide welcome alternative
Small Farmer Atlas raises voice of small farmers
The report reveals high income dissatisfaction among small-scale farmers across the world, and major concerns about their ability to adapt to a changing climate
Time for a fresh look at tropicals
Global Tropicals Congress offers fresh ideas for sustainable growth in one of fresh produce’s most exciting categories
Coles awards sustainability grants
Fresh produce growers are among the latest round of Coles Nurture Fund recipients
Is it time for a fresh look at bananas?
Better consumer engagement is the key to shaking up the banana category and increasing sales, says Fyffes’ Juan David Alarcón
Learning the tough lessons of Panama Disease
The banana industry must not repeat the mistakes of the past in its fight against TR4, warns Gert Kema
Fast-track breeding brings TR4 resistant bananas a step closer
The first genetically modified TR4 resistant Cavendish banana is here, but a conventionally bred version could still be some years away
Fusarium TR4: a global solution for a global challenge?
International Banana Congress hears how closer collaboration will yield better results in the fight against this destructive disease
Banana trade gathers in Miami for International Banana Congress
Corbana’s flagship industry event discusses joint strategies to tackle common challenges facing the global banana sector
New genetically modified banana to tackle TR4
Australian-developed genetically modified cavendish banana submitted for regulatory approval
FLP Colombia obtains B Corp status
Certification comes as recognition of company’s social and environmental standards
Fyffes opens Costa Rica packhouse
New facility designed to minimise bruising to fruit, increase packaging capacity through multiple processing lines, reduce water consumption and improve occupational health
Ecuador courts European buyers
Ecuadorean Embassy in The Hague seeking European participants for unique matchmaking events
Inaugural Global Tropicals Congress dates announced
Save the date for the new meeting point for international tropical fruit growers, marketers and buyers
2nd Banana Awards honour sustainability of Ecuador’s banana sector
AEBE praises the commitment to innovation and sustainability of Ecuadorean companies at gala event
Countdown begins for Corbana’s International Banana Congress
More than 600 delegates from 20 countries will meet in Miami to discuss the latest challenges and opportunities facing the sector
MSC sees “fruitful partnership” between Europe and Africa
The shipping company says growing European demand for African fruit and vegetables is an opportunity for economic growth all over Africa
Aldi completes living wage verification pilot on banana farms
Retailer successfully pilots an innovative living wage verification process on banana farms
Dole targets people who have never eaten a banana
To coincide with National Banana Day, company launches marketing campaign in the US aimed at small minority of adults yet to try the fruit
Vietnamese growers deploy XAG drones
Banana and durian growers utilise drones to address labour shortages and reduce costs