Banana sector embracing sustainability

Banana sector embracing sustainability
Banana production is increasingly sustainable. This is the finding of a report published by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD), which notes that producers are subscribing to ever more […]
Wed 10/06/2020 by Richard Wilkinson

Ecuador’s banana exports increase despite liquidity issues

Ecuador’s banana exports increase despite liquidity issues
Ecuador’s banana shipments climbed 6.5% during the first four months of 2020 compared to the same period in 2019, reaching 135.7 million boxes. These figures come amidst a global pandemic […]
Tue 26/05/2020 by Richard Wilkinson

Calls for supply regulation to protect banana prices 

Calls for supply regulation to protect banana prices 
Ecuador’s banana growing area has been heavily hit by the Coronavirus pandemic. Although banana production and exports have remained operational throughout the crisis, demand has dropped by up to 25% […]
Mon 27/04/2020 by Richard WIlkinson

Slight dip in banana volumes

Slight dip in banana volumes
The global banana production has declined slightly due to lower temperatures in the Tropics. This has driven a general increase in prices (spot prices reached €9.45 per box in week […]
Thu 23/04/2020 by Richard Wilkinson

Ecuador’s banana sector feels pinch of crisis

Ecuador’s banana sector feels pinch of crisis
The current global crisis is putting the squeeze on Ecuador’s banana industry, with several factors combining to hamper demand. No bananas are being sent to China for the time being, […]
Mon 23/03/2020 by Richard Wilkinson

Risks of fusarium wilt spreading among Philippine bananas

Risks of fusarium wilt spreading among Philippine bananas
Leading Philippine banana exporter Tadeco has warned of the dangers of lowering the guard against fusarium wilt. The recommendation comes at a time when the local government of Davao del […]
Wed 30/10/2019 by Richard Wilkinson

Outbreak of Fusarium Wilt disease at Colombian banana plantations

Outbreak of Fusarium Wilt disease at Colombian banana plantations
Two Colombian banana production areas have been quarantined after an outbreak of the Fusarium Wilt Tropical Race IV (TR4) disease, which threatens the world’s bananas. The news has put neighbouring […]
Wed 07/08/2019 by Richard Wilkinson

China’s banana imports soar

China’s banana imports soar
Banana imports reached a new record volume in May 2019, with a volume of 227,200 in one month alone. This soaring demand for bananas in China is attributable not only […]
Tue 02/07/2019 by Richard Wilkinson

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