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

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

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

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

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 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

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

The price of bananas has increased by 4% due to a 14% jump in Colombian prices compared to the previous week.
The average price of bananas on the EU market increased by 4 percent this week, with the overall average price rising from €0.95 to €0.98 per kilogram. Prices from ACP suppliers remained

Russia has imposed restrictions on the import of bananas from an Ecuadorian exporter.
The Russian Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance (Rosselkhoznadzor) has implemented temporary restrictions, starting from May 20, 2026, on the import of bananas into

Costa Rican banana growers are dealing with increasing input costs and unpredictable weather.
"Growers are currently experiencing up to a 20% increase in fuel costs and around a 10% increase in input costs, despite production volumes remaining below 2025 levels. Last week, the price of

In 2025, Morocco imported 3.6 million kilograms of bananas from the Canary Islands.
Maroko stał się ważnym miejscem docelowym dla nadwyżkowych bananów z Wysp Kanaryjskich, zwłaszcza gdy ceny są niskie na źródle. Pełni rolę wyjścia dla produktu, który nie może

Egypt has regained its position in Jordan's banana market with record exports in 2025.
Egypt has re-established itself as a major supplier of bananas to Jordan, achieving record export volumes in 2025, according to EastFruit. Last year, Jordan imported 5,250 tons of Egyptian

India has launched a banana gene bank to preserve rare varieties.
The National Research Centre for Bananas in Tiruchy has initiated a Banana Field Gene Bank project aimed at conserving genetic resources and preventing the loss of banana varieties. Farmers

Chiquita: campaigns to establish itself in every channel
Chiquita is moving forward with a season of initiatives for its bananas, both in terms of communication and marketing. Marco Leoni, trade marketing manager for Italy, previews the campaign "Likely

The Italian controlled ripening market is accelerating: new opportunities for Catalytic Generators.
Italy confirms itself as one of the main European markets for fresh fruits and vegetables, especially in categories where controlled ripening plays a strategic role. According to FAOSTAT data, the

Italy is entering a new phase in ethylene ripening.
With the evolution of Italy's fresh produce sector driven by the strong import of bananas, increasing demand for avocados, and a well-established market for persimmons, there is a growing need for

Australian banana growers are meeting consumer demands despite increasing costs.
Australian banana growers are still able to provide a reliable and affordable supply of fresh fruit for households across the country, despite facing constant cost pressures at the farm level. The