Experts caution that the effects extend beyond Costa Rica. Banana-producing nations like Ecuador and Colombia face similar threats, though Costa Rica’s vulnerability stands out due to its climate and ...

Costa Rica banana producers association, Corbana, has reported strong growth in a number of its key European markets, with global export figures reaching an all-time high. Export volumes rose over ...

Costa Rica’s Caribbean region is often celebrated for its exuberant nature and rich culture. However, the area is also a key hub for banana production. The country ranks among the world’s leading ...

The Central American nation produces over 300 high-demand agricultural products for the international marketSAN JOSE, Costa Rica, Sept. 1, 2020 /P ...

Exports of bananas in 2014 in US dollars: $721.4 million. 5. Colombia. Exports of bananas in 2014 in US dollars: $835.5 million. 4. Costa Rica. Exports of bananas in 2014 in US dollars: $907.7 ...

Colombia's banana exports rose 1.83% in 2021 to 111 million 20-kilogram boxes, though their value fell 1.98% to $898 million due to lower international prices, ... Guatemala and Costa Rica.

COSTA RICA – A banana emergency has been declared in Costa Rica. Authorities in Costa Rica say an outbreak of mealybugs and scale insects have infected thousands of acres of the country’s ...

Colombia hopes to boost its banana exports by 10% this year, which would bring in $1 billion in income for the world's fifth-largest producer of the fruit, ... Costa Rica and Guatemala, ...