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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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On April 29 and 30 and May 1, 2020, in Miami, Florida, the XXIII Acorbat International Congress will be held. This is one of the most important banana events for […]
Mon 24/02/2020 by Richard Wilkinson
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It is a huge success for BE CLIMATE. As of the beginning of this year, Port International delivers conventional BE CLIMATE bananas to Belgium on a weekly basis – climate […]
Tue 04/02/2020 by Richard Wilkinson
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As annual contracts with retailers are renegotiated, Ecuador’s banana industry (represented by ACORBANEC, AEBE, AGR) has released a statement regarding prices. ReeferTrends reports that German retailer Aldi has announced it […]
Tue 26/11/2019 by Richard Wilkinson
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Banana Leaf is now being proposed as a sustainable alternative to plastics and paper in packaging. Many banana growers discard the leaf as there was no means of preserving it. […]
Thu 14/11/2019 by Richard Wilkinson
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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
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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
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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
