Banana producers from Europe (APEB), Colombia (AUGURA and ASBAMA), Ecuador (AEBE and ACORBANEC) and Guatemala (APIB), gathered at the Brussels Europe Press Club, have highlighted the consequences that the EU’s […]
Tue 10/05/2022 by Richard Wilkinson
Eurofresh Distribution
Several weeks of discussions and meetings with European discount giants sought to reverse the dumping price trend.
Thu 05/05/2022 by Pierre Escodo
AEBE
Ecuadorian banana growers have renewed their calls for greater government intervention to mitigate the impact of Russian’s invasion of Ukraine.
Tue 26/04/2022 by Richard Wilkinson
Tobin Jones
Indian bananas and fresh baby corn have gained access to Canada, following successful negotiations between the national plant protection organisations of both countries. The news was confirmed in a meeting […]
Mon 25/04/2022 by Richard Wilkinson
The pandemic has provoked shifts in the region’s banana trade but suppliers such as Ecuador are optimistic about ongoing opportunities there.
Fri 22/04/2022 by By Julie Butler @FreshScribe
Natalia Bamatova
The rate of foreign currency in Russia has been escalating dramatically; for example, the cost of one euro has increased by 50 % within a week. The shortage of certain […]
Thu 10/03/2022 by Natalia Bamatova
Del Monte
As part of its efforts to strengthen its commitment to sustainable development, the French subsidiary of the Fresh Del Monte group is offering plastic-free and compostable labels on all of […]
Mon 07/03/2022 by Richard Wilkinson
Empa
Lidl Switzerland has teamed up with the Swiss Federal Laboratories For Materials Science and Technology (Empa) to develop a cellulose protective coating to extend the shelf life of fresh fruit […]
Wed 12/01/2022 by Richard Wilkinson
Eurofresh Distribution
Latin American banana associations have responded cautiously to Aldi’s decision to raise the price it pays for bananas by €0.09 per kg from 2022. However, while heralding the move as […]
Mon 13/12/2021 by Richard Wilkinson
Acorbanec celebrated its fifth anniversary with its first participation as an exhibitor at an international fair. At Fruit Attraction in Madrid, the organisation’s stand featured exhibitors from 13 Ecuadorian banana […]
Thu 02/12/2021 by Pierre Escodo - Translation Richard Wilkinson
AEBE is the organisation that represents more than 50% of Ecuador’s banana exports. Marianela Ubilla, president of the AEBE, confirms that its traditional forum, the Banana International 2021, will take […]
Thu 02/12/2021 by Pierre Escodo - Translation Richard Wilkinson
