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Russia lifts ban against Ecuadorian bananas

The ban was applied as of February 5, after the Russian Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Supervision confirmed the presence of the polyphagous humpback fly in the shipments of five Ecuadorian exporters.
February 19 , 2024

Russia bans 30% of Ecuadorian banana exports

The Russian market represents 21% of all Ecuadorian banana exports worldwide, with 75.7 million boxes exported in 2023.
February 06 , 2024

Peru agriculture amongst those hurt in Russia fertilizer export sanctions

On several occasions Peru’s government tried and failed to secure imports. In the absence of alternatives, it began supporting a program to increase use of organic fertilizers from seabird excrement, known as guano.
February 23 , 2023

Ecuadorian banana exports decrease as a result of Russia-Ukraine war

“The war between Russia and Ukraine which started on February 24, deepened the crisis that the sector was already going through,” said Richard Salazar, Executive Director of ACORBANEC.
August 17 , 2022

Colombian bananas and changes in the market

The Colombian banana industry has created employment and boosted the country’s economy over the years. More recently, it has been the at center of a conflict over prices and other challenges.
May 18 , 2022

Easy-peelers to continue the upward trend in the Americas

Easy-peeler production and exports are expected to increase, albeit at a slower rate, according to a report by Rabobank.
May 17 , 2022

Ecuador banana growers continue push for intervention

The impact of the war in Ukraine has resulted in millions of lost exports for Ecuador's banana industry, its exporters' association is calling for a direct intervention from the country's Agriculture Ministry.
April 18 , 2022

Latin America "highly exposed" to fertilizer supply disruptions from Russia-Ukraine conflict - Rabobank

While the war will not have an immediate impact on food prices and food production, there could be heavy potential disruption in a few month's time, according to the Dutch banking and financial services company.
April 08 , 2022

Ecuadorian Banana Growers Cluster calls for support from the supply chain

The growers organization is calling for the costs incurred on Ecuadorian banana growers due to lost shipments to Ukraine and Russia to be absorbed by the entire supply chain, not just growers and exporters.
March 21 , 2022

Dole sees growth in berries, avocados, organic

Dole CEO Rory Byrne said these categories have grown faster than the industry average for the past two years.
March 18 , 2022