RaboResearch warned the banana supply chain faced significant risks due to yield fluctuations, increased water demand, severe ...

THE Philippine embassy in Tokyo said visiting Department of Agriculture (DA) officials have asked Japan to lower tariffs on Philippine bananas, citing the need to keep the industry afloat and aid in ...

Most important, Cavendish is immune to TR1. “Cavendish has a lot of characteristics that make them the ideal export banana,” ...

A staple of breakfasts and desserts, the Cavendish banana is now facing an unprecedented threat. A fearsome fungus, Panama ...

Scientists at Tropic in Norwich Research Park have developed a banana that doesn't go brown for 24 hours after being opened.

Second, Adriano pointed out the impact of the Panama disease on the Philippine banana industry, noting that production, particularly those of small growers, has been “hit hard.” The STAR broke ...

THE displacement of the Philippines by Vietnam as the top banana supplier to China reflects the Philippine banana industry’s declining competitiveness, as well as weak Chinese demand and the impact of ...

The Pilipino Banana Growers and Exporters Association ... particularly with the continued spread of Fusarium Wilt, commonly known as Panama disease. Furthermore, the volatile spot pricing ...

The Panama Canal, key link between the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans, handling about 5 percent of all global maritime trade, the U.S. its biggest user, it's now a focal target of the president.

PANAMA CITY — Panama is detaining in a hotel nearly 300 people from various countries deported under the Trump administration, not allowing them to leave while waiting for international ...