Bananas

The industry is compelled to adapt its preservation technologies to withstand geopolitical instability affecting global trade.

The organization continues to grapple with environmental cycles and regional civil unrest, which together undermine production capacity.

The Middle East remained a growing market, with imports into Saudi Arabia up 27%. However, regional conflicts disrupted logistics chains.

The acquisition of Rahan Meristem adds propagation capacity, operational expertise, and a presence across major production regions.

According to the FAO, the country’s banana harvest amounted to 3.26 million tonnes in 2024.