Bananas
All the news and market analysis for worldwide Bananas Industry, including Bananas growers, Bananas production, and the import and export of Bananas.
Defra approves gene-edited non-browning bananas
Norwich-based agri-biotech company Tropic uses CRISPR-Cas9 technology to reduce polyphenol oxidase in bananas, bringing potential to reduce food waste
Fresh sanctions add pressure to Iranian produce trade
Traders struggle with rising costs as US sanctions on Iran increase restrictions on banking, payments, insurance and transport
The hidden price of sustainable bananas
Emerson Aguirre Medina, executive president of Colombian banana association Augura, makes the case for the economic sustainability of bananas
Miss Chiquita steps out of the sticker for the first time for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Millions of Chiquita bananas with a pink label will be sold as part of collaboration with American Cancer Society will feature
A consumer-centric approach drives fresh produce marketing success
Opportunities abound for marketers meeting consumer trends across emotional connection, digitalisation and health and wellness.
Banana Gym Pass campaign returns for third year
National Banana day campaign sees Australian Bananas team up with over 900 gyms across Australia
Interko engineers evolutionary air cooler
Company says its fifth-generation ripening room cooler marks a breakthrough in design, giving fruit ripeners a smarter system to maintain and control
Ecuador reiterates calls for fairer banana pricing model
Industry highlights ongoing sustainability efforts but says cost must be borne by whole supply chain
Colombia banana sector issues stark warning to Europe
Industry bodies warn climate shocks and currency revaluation are driving up costs and putting 200,000 jobs at risk
Sales down sharply at Cameroon’s largest banana exporter
Compagnie Fruitière-owned PHP sees revenue fall by nearly one-third, despite shipping virtually same volume of fruit
Equifruit once again named one of Canada’s fastest-growing companies
Women-owned B Corp continues to shake up the banana category and secure new retail customers
Analysis: Stable wholesale baselines, citrus pressures, and the warehouse logistical gridlock
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Middle East market sees fundamental shift
Red Sea and Hormuz disruptions have redrawn trade routes, and market recovery is several years away, says Del Monte chief
Fyffes launches decade-long sustainability strategy to 2035
Ten-year sustainability framework covers environmental targets, gender representation goals and supply chain human rights commitments
ETI report highlights impact of retail buying practices on banana workers
Research underscores the far-reaching consequences of irresponsible purchasing on the banana supply chain
Analysis: Banana prices drop as South African pears and Australian carrots surge
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Orsero posts record Q2 sales as US expansion gathers pace
Italian fresh produce group reports record second-quarter distribution sales as investment in Trucco strengthens its position in the North American market
Higher costs push Honduran banana growers to the brink
Growers “overwhelmed” at having to shoulder increased production costs as exports stall
Red Tip Eco bananas crack Japan market
Pacific Coast Eco Bananas explores next export opportunities for its bananas grown using the Ecoganic farming protocol
Fyffes launches Regenerative Agriculture Framework for tropical fruit farms
Framework covers all banana and pineapple farms by 2030 and extends regenerative practices to 40 per cent of key supplier fruit volumes by 2035
Analysis: Stable wholesale floors and the carrier accountability wall
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Downward trend for Spanish fresh produce consumption
New data processed by industry body Fepex reveals household fresh produce consumption slipped to 3.25mn tonnes in the first half of 2026
From the fruit aisle to the pixel world – Dole brings pineapple into play
Dole partners with Minecraft and Hamburg sports clubs to promote fresh fruit and healthy lifestyles
Floods and disease threaten Costa Rica’s banana exports
Some of country’s banana plantations reportedly submerged for up to 36 hours in mid-August, adding to concerns over disease
Chiquita and TA Dedicated mark 20-year logistics partnership
Over the past two decades the logistics provider has managed US port-to-retailer transportation, cold chain operations and reverse logistics for Chiquita
Fyffes' Trudi’s brand gains strong recognition in Norwegian market
Research highlights brand-building progress for Trudi’s banana label in Norway, with strong awareness and 8 per cent value growth at Coop Norway
Albert Heijn’s Team Fruit sets new goals for young footballers
Retailer’s partnership with Dutch football association aims to make healthy half-time snacks part of every match
Reybanpac publishes 2024-25 sustainability report
New publication sets out company’s commitment to nurturing people, cultivating responsibly and growing stronger communities
Value growth for Spanish exports in first-half of 2026
Spain’s fresh produce exports generated €11.6bn in the opening six months of the year, while surging import growth raises concerns
Cameroon sees July surge in banana exports
Last month, Cameroon’s banana exports rose by an impressive 34 per cent compared with July 2025, with more than 20,000 tonnes shipped
Strong winds hit up to 1,500ha of banana production in Magdalena
Weather event threatens livelihood of up to 700 familes, Asbama says
Colombia sees big jump in fruit exports to UK
Increasingly diversified export basket driving new opportunities for growth
Fyffes bananas strengthen brand awareness
Fyffes says UK consumers are responding to its continued investment in brand-building, including “an emotional message and contemporary marketing”, as aided brand awareness rises to 79 per cent
New stamp issue pays tribute to Costa Rican banana industry
Postage stamps depict everyday scenes from the country’s banana plantations
Analysis: Margin squeeze hits citrus trade
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Ecuadorean banana exports up 5.5 per cent in first half of 2026
Shipments reached 210.75mn boxes, driven by stronger demand in Russia, the EU and South America