The coronavirus pandemic may limit supplies of bananas in Asia, as growers in the Philippines, the world’s second-biggest exporter...
The coronavirus pandemic may limit supplies of bananas in Asia, as growers in the Philippines, the world’s second-biggest exporter, said overseas shipments may drop by nearly 40% this year as lockdowns curb output and transport.
“Bananas have to be harvested every day,” said Alberto Bacani, president of Unifrutti Philippines. “By the time we come back, a lot of that fruit will be spoiled and will have to be thrown away.”
The Philippines accounted for an estimated 20% of global banana shipments in 2019 and about 90% of total export volumes in Asia.
“Bananas have to be harvested every day,” said Alberto Bacani, president of Unifrutti Philippines. “By the time we come back, a lot of that fruit will be spoiled and will have to be thrown away.”
The Philippines accounted for an estimated 20% of global banana shipments in 2019 and about 90% of total export volumes in Asia.
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