Dale Foundation celebrating 20 years

Dale Foundation celebrating 20 years
The foundation of the largest banana exporter in Ecuador celebrates its 20 years of activity with more than US$40 million invested in health, education, community development and the environment. The […]
Fri 02/12/2022

World banana exports down 7.5% in 2022

World banana exports down 7.5% in 2022
Global exports of bananas fell by 7.5% during the first 10 months of 2022, compared to the previous year, with volumes shipped between January to October 2022 totalling 292.01 m […]
Tue 29/11/2022 by Richard Wilkinson

Fyffes, looking for sustainable solutions

Fyffes, looking for sustainable solutions
Fyffes, a 130-year-old company, is a producer and marketer of bananas, pineapples, avocados and other exotics. Over 15 years ago, Fyffes started selling Fairtrade bananas to the UK. Nowadays, it supplies Europe with a significant volume of organic and […]
Tue 04/10/2022 by Amanda Cardinal

China imports 25% more Ecuadorian bananas

China imports 25% more Ecuadorian bananas
Despite logistical challenges, China’s banana imports from Ecuador have risen by over 25% in the first half of 2022 compared to the same period of the previous year. According to […]
Mon 22/08/2022 by Richard Wilkinson

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 11/07/2022 by Richard Wilkinson

Ecuador’s nationwide strike hits produce supplies

Ecuador’s nationwide strike hits produce supplies
After 16 days of demonstrations and stoppages (as of June 28), Ecuador’s nonoil export sector had accumulated US$85 million in losses; 86% of the impact was concentrated on the flower, […]
Mon 04/07/2022 by Richard Wilkinson

Fall in Ecuador’s banana exports to Russia and EU

Fall in Ecuador’s banana exports to Russia and EU
Shipments of Ecuadorian bananas to Russia fell by 3% in volume between January and April 2022, compared to the same months in 2021, according to the monthly report published by […]
Tue 28/06/2022 by Richard Wilkinson

US opens doors to Ecuadorian avocado

US opens doors to Ecuadorian avocado
Ecuador’s avocados have gained access to the US market after the US Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection (APHIS) authorised imports of commercial fresh avocados of all varieties […]
Thu 09/06/2022 by Richard Wilkinson

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