Bananas
All the news and market analysis for worldwide Bananas Industry, including Bananas growers, Bananas production, and the import and export of Bananas.
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
Fruitnet Insights’ weekly fresh fruit and vegetable update from the GCC markets, brought to you in partnership with Global Star Group
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
Fyffes highlights strong brand awareness in Ireland
Tropical produce specialist has published new Kantar consumer research showing high brand awareness and purchase consideration scores
Spain’s fresh produce imports climb once more
New customs data processed by Fepex reveals growth in Spanish fresh produce imports during January-May 2026, with fruit volumes surging 8 per cent
Omer-Decugis ups stake in Ivorian mango business
French importer now owns 90 per cent of Sopromat, as it continues to make strategic investments aimed at doubling its sales
Chiquita steps up effort to eliminate ‘immoral’ fruit waste
Multinational expands partnership with Dutch company The Banana Factory to rescue more than two million bananas per year
Costa Rica brings its fresh produce to European consumers though Amazon
Amazon stream and in-store tasting events showcase Costa Rican bananas, pineapples, and cassava to millions of consumers across Europe
Bananas on the brink? Professor James Dale has other ideas…
Scientist dubbed the ‘Einstein and Indiana Jones of bananas’ talks in depth about the fruit’s highly uncertain future
Comment: Banana industry should not restrict itself to conventional breeding
Agricultural scientist Professor James Dale considers why gene editing may be the only sensible option to develop a new banana variety with effective disease resistance
Comment: Can science help save bananas, the world’s favourite fruit?
In an extract from his new book The Future of Bananas, Australian agri-scientist Professor James Dale explains why a lack of genetic diversity and an overreliance on a single variety have put bananas at risk of commercial extinction
Banana Link remains determined after three decades
Despite a bunch of successes, the UK-based NGO still faces some familiar challenges as it strives for supply chain sustainability
Chiquita to export 11mn boxes of bananas after Panama operations resume
Multinational said volume is projected to 15mn boxes as it continues to reactivate farms in the province
Spanish fresh produce imports rise 6.2 per cent in early 2026
New Fepex data reveals Spain’s fresh produce imports reached 1.75mn tonnes between January and April 2026, up 6.2 per cent year-on-year
Armed groups halt banana production in Colombia’s Magdalena region
Intimidation and extortion force suspension of operations at several banana farms
New distribution centre positions SanLucar for further growth
Benelux Fresh Hub near Rotterdam will consolidate ripening, packaging, logistics and sales operations at single site
New GAP manual to boost banana sector productivity and sustainability
Corbana’s updated material incorporates technical and scientific advances for more efficient crop management in Costa Rica
Tropical fruits outperform wider produce market, congress hears
Suppliers and retailers gather for Fruitnet Tropicals Congress, where commercial outlook is very positive despite major challenges
Lidl’s new fruit and veg campaign tells kids to ‘play with their food’
The retailer wants to boost fruit and vegetable consumption among Dutch children with its new marketing initiative
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