Bananas

FAO Urges More Cooperation In Banana Sector, Significant for Some Least Developed and Low-Income Food-Deficit Countries and Smallholder Farmers

March 22, 2024 Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)

The 4th Global Conference of The World Banana Forum (WBF), hosted by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), was held at FAO headquarters to discuss an array of challenges faced by banana producers, including the impacts of the climate crisis, high energy and fertilizer costs, and the spread of the destructive Fusarium wilt Tropical Race 4 (TR4) disease. …

Dole Celebrates the 125th Year of its Banana Business with a Year Ripe with Celebrations

February 2, 2024 Perishable News

Dole proudly marks 125 years of farming, shipping and selling bananas in 2024 with a year-long celebration featuring contests, partnerships, proclamations, recipes and special appearances by Bobby Banana, the produce leader’s 7-foot mascot committed to inspiring healthier living. …

Next New World Announces Shelf-Life Extension Validation for Delicate Fruits and Vegetables

December 26, 2023 Next New World Pte

Next New World Pte. Ltd., in collaboration with The Food Innovation and Resource Centre (FIRC), have validated the shelf-life extension of delicate fruits and vegetables (Bananas and Avocados) by an average of 1.5 times. This feat has been made possible through our patented method of producing porous protein silk solution. …

GLOBALG.A.P. North America Announces First Latin American Banana Imports Covered by Produce Handling Assurance Certification

December 19, 2023 GLOBALG.A.P. North America

GLOBALG.A.P. North America is pleased to announce that North American retailers seeking packhouse-level food safety certification for suppliers in Latin America now have the option of GLOBALG.A.P.’s Produce Handling Assurance (PHA) standard. …

Kapi Kapi Growers Names Sofia Acon as President

December 15, 2023 Kapi Kapi Growers

Acon was instrumental in bringing Kapi Kapi Growers to the U.S. market four years ago, co-founding the company, shaping its vision and strategic plan, leading the development of the brand and building an extraordinary team. …