"Sustainability now a priority for banana consumers"
The main trends in the banana sector currently include increased demand for organic and sustainable bananas, the use of technology for farming practices, and the rise of fair trade certifications.

Australia is testing a genetically modified banana that is resistant to Panama disease.
W Territory, banana plants have been growing for nearly a decade in soil infected with a fungus that normally destroys banana crops. The plants, developed by researchers at the Queensland

Panama arrests banana union leader following conclusion of Chiquita strike.
Francisco Smith is being charged with crimes against public safety, damaging transportation infrastructure, and disturbing public order for organizing the roadblocks that resulted in more than $75

Banana worker strikes are blocking exports and causing millions in losses in Panama.
The strike in the banana sector in Panama has caused a complete breakdown in operations in the main production areas. Road blockades are preventing access to farms, the transportation of goods,

Panamanian pineapple is gaining dominance in premium markets due to its superior quality and sustainability practices.
W środowisku konkurencyjnym zdominowanym przez duże, rozwijające się kraje, takie jak Kostaryka, panamska firma Isalbert Fruits S.A., założona przez Isaíasa Zarzavillę

Premium air-freighted pineapples to strengthen their position in the European market.
The company Las Tres Piñas, located in La Chorrera, Panama, specializes in exporting premium pineapples by air freight, focusing on the MD2 variety. Established in 2020, Las Tres Piñas has

Bananas are not currently at risk of extinction. However, there are concerns about the Cavendish banana, which is the most commonly exported and consumed variety worldwide, being vulnerable to diseases such as Panama disease. Efforts are being made to dev
Bananas are one of the most widely available fresh fruits in the world. They are especially popular with children and are an excellent source of potassium. They come with a peel that acts as their

Australia has given approval for the commercialization of genetically engineered bananas.
Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has approved an application from Queensland University of Technology (QUT) to allow the consumption of food produced from a genetically engineered

The future of the banana industry faces various challenges that need to be addressed. One of the main challenges is the threat of diseases, such as Panama disease and Black Sigatoka, which can devastate banana crops. Climate change is also a concern, as s
Bananas, which are a significant source of potassium, come wrapped in their own biodegradable packaging, making them a convenient and popular fruit in the US. They play a crucial role in the

Maersk appoints new managing director for Central America
AP Moller - Maersk has appointed Efraín Osorio as Maersk's new managing director for Central America, Andean, and Caribbean, based in Panama City. Osorio, who graduated from Kings Points in

GM bananas, spreading in Australia starts
In the past few months we have already told you about the new GM banana developed to resist the Panama disease (Fusarium) (click here to read more). Now the Australian government has decreed its

Emergent Cold LatAm opens a new refrigerated warehouse in Panama
Emergent Cold LatAm now offers the largest temperature-controlled food storage capacity in Central America and the Caribbean. Emergent Cold Latin America is inaugurating the expansion of its

January shipping report says global supply chain performance will be under pressure in 2024
In December 2023, US container import volume increased by 0.4% from November 2023. The slight aggregate increase masks counter intuitive swings in volume at West, East and Gulf Coast ports. The

'We are facing a global fruit trade crisis'
From the Panama Canal drought to terrorist attacks on commercial vessels in the Middle East; 2023 for maritime logistics closes amid uncertainties. Riccardo Martini, managing director of Dcs

Panama will affect fruit and vegetable availability more than price
"I used to believe that the winning formula of the future having traceability and complete control of the supply chain was 'quality + service'. Now, however, I think it needs to be updated to

Reduced Panama Canal transit capacity could impact fresh fruit and vegetable shipments
A severe drought has reduced the levels of freshwater in the watershed of the Panama Canal, impacting shipping volumes. The Panama Canal Authority has reduced the daily transit capacity of the

Cocaine valued at almost $16 million uncovered in banana shipment at Port of Tauranga
A substantial quantity of cocaine, valued at almost $16 million, was uncovered in a banana shipment at the Port of Tauranga. Customs officers detected 35kg of cocaine concealed in the engine

Ecuador's banana industry closely watching Panama Canal delays
The ongoing drought and much slower shipping transit times through the Panama Canal, as the country faces the driest rainy season and October in 73 years, is being closely watched with 82% of the

Cocaine shipment discovered underwater near container at Kent's Sheerness Port
A haul of cocaine worth £10 million has been seized after divers found it underwater off the coast of Kent. The drugs, with a weight of 137 kg, were discovered by the Border Force National Deep

Maersk strengthens offering with two new fulfillment centers in Central America and the Caribbean
A.P. Moller - Maersk strengthens its presence in Latin America and the Caribbean with the inauguration of a 14,000 sqm fulfillment center in Colombia and a 3,500 sqm fulfillment center in Panama,

Q-Cav4, Australia's first genetically modified banana
A Cavendish variety banana, genetically modified by Queensland University of Technology and highly resistant to Panama disease TR4, has been submitted for approval by the Australian government,

Empowering growers with a sustainable solution against Banana Panama Disease (TR4)
Founded in 2016, Tropic emerged in the United Kingdom, with one mission: to address the unique challenges faced by farmers in tropical regions through cutting-edge genetic innovation. With coffee

Panama Canal imposes restrictions on ships due to drought
Since 24 May, there has been a weight restriction for ships on one of the most important shipping routes, as well as a reduction in traffic from 29 May, because the water level of the Panama Canal

New genetically modified banana to tackle TR4
A Queensland University of Technology-developed, genetically modified (GM) variety of Cavendish banana, that is highly resistant to Panama Disease TR4, has been submitted for regulatory approval