Australia is progressing with its evaluation of banana imports from the Philippines.
The Australian government has progressed to the next phase of evaluating the import of fresh Cavendish bananas from the Philippines.More. Go to the article

"Bananas nadal pozostają jednym z najszybciej rosnących owoców eksportowanych z Indii pomimo wojny i zakłóceń pogodowych" "Bananans remain one of India's fastest-growing fruit exports despite war and weather disruptions"
India's banana exports have been experiencing significant growth, with export values steadily increasing over the past five years, according to Shvam Dhumal of Agroindi EXIM Pvt Ltd. "Bananas have

Aldi shoppers can expect sweeter, larger raspberries this summer.
Vietnamese products are being promoted at AEON stores across Japan. A significant feature of this promotion is the introduction of Vietnamese dishes and beverages that are perfect for Japan's

Armenian exporters will receive compensation after the Russian ban.
The Armenian government has decided during Thursday's Cabinet meeting that fruit, vegetable, and flower exporters from Armenia will receive compensation. Businesses exporting fresh

Avocado or banana? The new viral fruit made in China
If there is one lesson that modern fruit and vegetable marketing has taught us, it is that the aesthetics of a fruit are no longer just a biological attribute, but a very powerful commercial

India is transitioning its focus from building irrigation infrastructure to utilizing irrigation intelligence.
India has emerged as one of the largest users of micro-irrigation technologies in the world, with drip irrigation and fertigation now being extensively utilized in various crops including grapes,

Peru is planting passion fruit in banana plots affected by Fusarium.
The National Institute for Agrarian Innovation (INIA) of the Ministry of Agrarian Development and Irrigation (Midagri) has set up 10 passion fruit demonstration plots. These plots utilize

The largest fruit import in Japan is under threat due to a shortage of ethylene.
Bananas are the largest fruit imported by Japan and they could soon be affected by the global supply chain disruption due to an ethylene shortage in the country.More. Go to the article

Bangladesh is increasing the use of vapour heat treatment for mango exports.
The Bangladesh Agricultural Development Corporation (BADC) is introducing vapour heat treatment (VHT) technology to support the export of mangoes and other fresh produce. Bangladesh produces

Banana prices are steady in key producing regions.
The prices of bananas in wholesale markets in the UK remained relatively unchanged this week, with values staying stable from most supplying countries. Costa Rican bananas had the highest average

Equifruit celebrates 20 years of Fairtrade bananas with first-ever impact report
Equifruit, the leading Fairtrade-certified banana importer in North America, has published its first Impact Report, commemorating 20 years of sourcing 100% Fairtrade bananas and delivering

Bangladeshi fruit exports exceeded $123 million in 2026.
Bangladesh's fruit exports reached a record US$123.02 million during the first 11 months of fiscal year 2025/26, according to data from the Export Promotion Bureau (EPB). This total exceeded the

Cameroonian banana exports increased by 1.5% in May 2026.
Cameroon's banana exports reached 14,690 tons in May 2026, up from 14,477 tons in the same month last year, as reported by the Cameroon Banana Association (Assobacam). This 1.5 per cent

Sormac has opened a hub in Thailand to serve Southeast Asia.
Sormac, a company specializing in vegetable and fruit processing technology, has announced the establishment of a Southeast Asia hub in Bangkok, Thailand, to support customers and partners across

The dry season is having a negative impact on banana exports from Cameroon.
Plantations du Haut Penja (PHP), the largest banana producer in Cameroon, exported 9,207 tons of bananas in May 2026, according to data from the Cameroon Banana Association (Assobacam). This

Kenyan authorities are considering reviewing the export ban due to a backlog of macadamia nuts.
Macadamia growers in Kenya are once again urging the government to intervene and address challenges in the sector, including the potential temporary suspension of the ban on exporting raw

Australian bananas are being sold at competitive prices.
Od uprawy bananów w północnym Queensland do prowadzenia działalności na hurtowych rynkach w Melbourne, Varinder Sandhu z Total Fresh Produce mówi, że przeprowadzka na południe

Hungary seizes 522 kg of cocaine in Ecuadorian banana shipment
Węgierskie władze skonfiskowały 522 kilogramy kokainy ukrytej w przesyłkach bananów pochodzących z Ekwadoru w ramach międzynarodowej operacji z udziałem kilku krajów

French museum files complaint after banana artwork stolen
The Pompidou-Metz museum in France has filed a criminal complaint after the banana used in Maurizio Cattelan's artwork "Comedian" was removed from display. Museum staff discovered on Saturday that

Japan is experiencing a shortage of bananas due to a lack of ethylene supply.
The banana industry in Japan is currently experiencing supply challenges due to a decrease in the availability of ethylene gas. This gas is essential for ripening imported bananas before they are

TR4, a type of fungus that affects banana plants, is causing a shift in banana production in Peru.
The spread of Fusarium wilt TR4 is causing Peruvian banana growers to move to new areas as the industry faces challenges in staying competitive in international markets.More. Go to the article

The Guangzhou gene bank in China preserves nearly 800 varieties of lychee.
Guangzhou in southern China is home to what researchers describe as the world's largest lychee gene bank, housing nearly 800 varieties across a 5-hectare orchard used for preservation and breeding

The phytosanitary crisis in Peru has compelled the banana sector to move production to more southern regions.
The organic banana industry in Peru is currently experiencing one of its most difficult periods. In recent years, the Fusarium pest has had a significant impact on the country's production, as

Andhra Pradesh continues to export nearly 50,000 tons of mangoes despite a ban from Japan.
Mango exports from Andhra Pradesh to Japan were stopped this season due to issues with Vapour Heat Treatment (VHT) protocols, but exports to other international markets continued smoothly. Andhra

Fairtrade Italy 2025: bananas in the spotlight, exotic growth
Fairtrade Italia presents the 2025 social balance sheet. The overall picture is growing: 316 partner companies (+4% from 2024) and 2,746 certified references (+7%). In a year marked by market