Sector | Bananas
Banana disease trials expand across three continents
Álvaro Quito, from Asociación Nueva Esperanza:
"In times of high prices for conventional bananas, some people are temporarily giving up on organic"
“Chilling injury shifts sourcing for Indian banana exports”
India’s Cyclone Ditwah disrupts vegetable production and prices
Chiquita plantain chips enter the U.S. market
Danilo Román, Corbana:
Costa Rican banana production is expected to decrease by 10-15% compared to last year
Vegetable losses reach 6,836 tons after Nepali rains
India’s Surachita Agro sends first banana export to Dubai
Indian winds bring banana losses in Mayiladuthurai
Latin American fruit shipments to move to Dunkirk in 2026
Rwanda positioning itself to introduce GM bananas in the coming years
Banana farmers left to transport bananas on boats after massive flooding
Ecuadorian banana exports slightly rebounded in October
Spain seizes over 2 tons of cocaine hidden in banana containers
Brazil’s Cavendish name refers to the plant, not the banana
German BLE week 47:
'The supply of Spanish oranges expanded significantly, which inevitably led to price reductions in many places'
Sri Lankan pineapple yields up 300%
New biocontrol solution addresses TR4 panic in global banana markets
India releases new Kaveri Vaaman banana variety
South Africa banana growers face Mozambican pressure
India reports 4% rise in 2024-25 horticulture output
Fresh Del Monte signs sourcing deal with Thaco Agri
Cambodia extends agricultural tax incentives through 2027
Indian banana growers destroy crops as prices collapse
UK banana prices - week 47:
Guatemala and Honduras drive UK banana price increases
Segismundo Morey, ProDominicana:
Dominican Republic focuses on the Caribbean and Europe with improved connectivity and new offerings
U.S. ends 15% tariffs on Ghana’s fruit exports
Ecuador and IAEA advance TR4 control research
EU banana wholesale prices week 46:
Romania hits €150 per 100kg as EU banana prices shift
“India looks set to surpass its previous banana export record this year”
German BLE week 46
'Spanish deliveries intensified noticeably, but Belgian and Dutch tomato deliveries still dominated the market'
Philippine exporters told to verify U.S. tariff exemptions
Caroline Garcia, of Caribio Export Fresh Fruits:
"The recovery continues, and the future is looking bright for Dominican bananas"
Mozambique banana unit disrupted by power outages
Costa Rica regains duty free access for fruit to the U.S.
South African grower lifts output from older banana plantations
Importers react to U.S. tariff reduction on Latin American countries
Cameroon banana exports rise despite one producer halt
Chiquita recruitment exceeds target in Panama
China border trade expands with rising fruit movement
Bananas reign as Europe's top fruit in survey
Pierre Terranova, of Fyffes:
"The way we are producing is not sustainable. We need alternatives to be able to keep supplying the world"
New banana hybrids move into trials with resistance to TR4
Baltic Fresh Fruit CEO Elegijus Jankauskas on vertical integration and shifting consumer tastes
"Mandarins are no longer just a Christmas product in Lithuania"
Banana virus kills 3 000 plants at South African farm
"Expanding banana marketing beyond the mainland has been a historic goal for the Canary Islands"
South Africa seeks growers to trial new fruit cultivars
U.S. tariff change boosts outlook for Indian farm exports
U.S. drops tariffs on Costa Rican bananas and pineapples
Vietnam launches TR4 project to protect banana production
United States plans lower tariffs on banana imports
Ecuador scientists test gene editing for banana Fusarium control
German BLE week 45
'Uneven prices for small citrus fruits'
Cecilia de la Espriella, ProPanama:
"Panama exports with a 10% tariff to the U.S., which makes it a strategic hub for re-export"
Olman Vargas, Varcli Pinares (Costa Rica):
"The North American market provides more stability and fewer restrictions than Europe"
Russia begins domestic banana cultivation project
Banana prices EU - Week 45:
Poland banana price drops to €98/100 kg
Jamaica reports US$192 million crop losses after Hurricane Melissa
Moko disease reduces Ecuador's plantain production by up to 35%, leading to higher prices
Typhoon Tino causes US$810,000 crop losses in Cebu City
Cambodia exports 6 million tons of produce in 2025
Rain boosts avocado, mango, and potato output in Gran Canaria
Madhya Pradesh banana farmer protests low prices with half-naked vow
Costa Rica and Mexico strengthen phytosanitary measures in preparation for 2026 International Banana Congress
Philippines announces new measures to support banana sector
Savana NasseriAkbar, Iranian banana importer
"We had to cut our banana imports by 6% this year"
Antonio Grasso - Sicilian Orchards:
"We are the sole suppliers of Darelle bananas in Europe"
Torkham border closure causes over US$100 million in trade losses
Banana prices UK - Week 45:
UK banana import prices down 16% in early November
Colombia to start banana exports to China in 2026
Costa Rican banana workers compensated after rights complaint
Banana crisis escalates after TR4 has been confirmed in Ecuador
Vietnam fruit and vegetable exports set to exceed US$8 billion
Peru can export bananas and pomegranates to China
Costa Rican banana workers receive compensation after complaint
German BLE week 44:
'Prices for table grapes rose'
Panama expects to resume banana exports between December and January
Agriculture in Greece falters despite economic upswing and increased investment
Corporación Palmar marks its 50th anniversary in Ecuadorian bananas
Europlátano has been exporting bananas from the Canary Islands to Switzerland for ten years
Building Dreams project improves housing for banana farmers
Philippines boosts banana response to Panama disease
“Banana production in India's Andhra Pradesh state is expected to double”
Ecuador's organic Hass avocados arrive in Russia for the first time
Wholesale banana prices UK - week 43:
German banana prices stable at €118 per 100 kg
South Korea recalls Vietnamese bananas over pesticide residue
Fresh Del Monte warns of TR4 spread to Ecuador
Equifruit president recognized as one of Canada’s 100 Most Powerful Women
Turkey forecasts sharp decline in citrus and nut production
German BLE week 43:
'Price increases for domestic, Dutch, and Belgian cucumbers'
Chiquita adds 1,000 new refrigirated containers
Brazilian growers warn over import risks from Ecuadorian bananas
José Cañas, Cañas Trejos:
"The 50-pound plantain box sells for $20 to $22, a record price range in the Ecuadorian market"
Ecuadorian banana exports increase by 3.51%, driven by demand from Europe and Asia
Claim that climate change does not affect bananas lacks context
New Zealand fruit exports rise $1.69 billion led by kiwifruit
Emerson Aguirre, Augura:
"We expect the market will acknowledge there will be a decrease in supply and prices to improve"
Ecuador boosts banana exports to U.S. despite higher tariffs
Why bananas became Tokyo’s sweetest symbol
Biological control curbs banana bunchy top virus in Zambia
UK Wholesale banana prices - Week 43:
Banana market stable with only minor dip from Colombia
“New banana hybrids from India look to take on disease and yield challenges”
Citrus tops banana output in Queensland Tablelands
Highway goes bananas as giant banana car steals the show
Kenya’s Taveta banana project drives export growth
Ecuador's banana sector seeks global leadership in sustainability
Australia trials GM banana resistant to Panama disease
Australian growers oppose banana imports from Philippines
New banana industry association formed in North America
U.S. banana prices rise after new import tariffs
Banana production in Panama resumes after long pause
German BLE week 42
'In addition to Turkish pointed peppers, Dutch and Spanish peppers form the basis of the supply'
Cocaine found in Ecuadorian banana shipment in Greece
Russian demand gives Indian banana suppliers new hope
Mark Greeve, Anaco & Greeve International:
“Banana market increasingly shifting to contracts, though some growers favor the spot market after recent high prices”
Ecuador investigates suspected Fusarium TR4 case
EU banana market:
EU banana production reaches 543,806 tons in 2025
Banana growers need to be paid a fair price to keep businesses viable
Consumption trends and pricing shift on bananas
Fungal RNA found to suppress banana immunity to Fusarium wilt
Chiquita reopens banana operations in Panama with 5,000 jobs
To date, Ecuador has eliminated 1,235 banana plants that are suspected of being affected by TR4
Dennise Alarcón, Interanza:
Ecuadorian avocado exporter diversifies its offer with new products and regional partnerships
Indian fruit prices surge due to floods and supply disruptions
St. Kitts boosts watermelon production and export capacity
German BLE week 41:
'First French Jazz apples enriched the product range'
