Over the last 20 years, bananas experienced the most significant increase in productivity in Dominican Republic
The executive director of the Institute for the Protection of Consumer Rights (Proconsumidor), Eddy Alcántara, has been speaking about the reasons for the shortages of some products in the

Dole Italia supports Swimtheisland Sirmione
On 24 and 25 June is scheduled the 2023 edition of Swimtheisland Sirmione dedicated to open water swimming, which as every year returns to animate the heart of the medieval village on Lake Garda.

Bananas from Costa Rica at £0.95, almost unchanged compared to last week
This series gives the average wholesale prices of bananas by country of origin. The prices are national averages of the most usual prices charged for bananas at wholesale markets in Birmingham and

"Despite coating, controlled ripening of the fruit is still possible"
In no other product category is spoilage and thus waste as high as in overseas goods such as bananas, mangos, avocados and co. Due to the long transport routes, tons of fruit exotics end up in the

Kenya organic enthusiast has been making wine from the humble banana
An organic farming enthusiast in Kenya has been looking at the humble banana to make wine from it. The fermentation process was quite lengthy to achieve the desired result, lasting northwards of

Herd of elephants damages 1,100 banana trees in Coimbatore
This Wednesday, a herd of eight elephants has devastated over 1,100 banana trees at Varapalayam near Thadagam. According to sources, the animals entered the farmland after midnight. The farmer

Uzbekistan improves banana import logistics
EastFruit analysts draw attention to the continued increase in the efficiency of the banana trade in Uzbekistan, which allows them to reduce wholesale prices relative to other countries. In

Bananas regularize the nervous system and digestive system
Bananas are rich in carbohydrates and potassium, contain vitamins A, C and B complex, in addition to calcium, iron, phosphorus, zinc and sodium. A survey by the Brazilian Institute of Geography

Uzbekistan improves banana import logistics
EastFruit analysts draw attention to the continued increase in the efficiency of banana trade in Uzbekistan, which allows them to reduce wholesale price relative to other countries. In particular,

Untapped potential highlighted in the KZN South Coast’s crop export market
For years, the KZN South Coast’s local farmers have taken advantage of the area’s nutrient-rich soil, steady rainfall pattern, and high duration of sunshine to grow and export quality bananas

Bananas from Belize at £0.90: unchanged from last week
This series gives the average wholesale prices of bananas by country of origin. The prices are national averages of the most usual prices charged for bananas at wholesale markets in Birmingham and

In Tanzania, they ripen bananas in wicker baskets filled with straw and hay
In May, a Tanzanian fruit company asked Frits Popma of the Dutch company Popma Fruit Expertise to visit. They wanted him to identify the banana chain's strengths and weaknesses. This photo was

Coles awards sustainability grants
Coles has awarded Australian producers A$3.6m in grants from its Coles Nature Fund to drive innovation and sustainability. A number of fresh produce operations are among the eight recipients in

French will import 3 million bananas for the Olympics in 2024
The Olympics are coming to France in 2024. Many parties are already preparing to feed the Olympians. The Sodexo group will be in charge of the Olympic food in 2024. They’ve already got some

UK - Australia trade deal: Tariffs on strawberries and pears will be eliminated over four years
As the UK-Australia trade deal is now in force, not everyone seems to totally informed. Unlike Australia, the UK is retaining its tariffs, quotas and product specific safeguards on Australian

Fairtrade branded products, fresh fruit growing
Fairtrade brand bananas remain the best-selling product in 2022. With 13 million kilograms sold, although down on the previous year (-3% in volume sales) due to the general contraction in organic

Fair Trade, bananas support fair consumption
With 13 million kilograms, bananas confirm their position as the best-selling Fair Trade product, although slightly down on the previous year (-3%), due to the general contraction in organic