Four companies — Chiquita, Fyffes, Dole and Del Monto — control more than 80 percent of the world's banana sales, according to the UN. 10 мар. 2014 г.
Who controls banana production?
Hundreds of thousands of hectares of rich and diverse tropical ecosystems have been transformed into the monotonous and chemical drenched landscapes of banana plantations. The banana industry is almost entirely controlled by three large fruit companies: Chiquita, Dole, and Del Monte.
Who dominates the banana market?
Asia-Pacific leads the banana market with a 55.4% share of the global production in 2020. Within Asia-Pacific, India is the largest producer of bananas in the world, with a production of 31,504,000 metric ton from an area of 157,561 hectares in 2020, followed by China, Indonesia, abd Brazil.
Who is involved in the banana supply chain?
By the time bananas reach consumers, they go through the hands of producer, exporter, importer, ripening / distributor, and retailer. The long journey of the banana supply chain begins with the cultivation and planting of bananas in the exporting country.
Who owns all the bananas?
The company is owned by IAT, based in the United Arab Emirates. The headquarters is in Florida USA, and its stocks are traded on the New York Stock Exchange. Dole Food was the largest producer of fresh and processed fruit and vegetables in the world, with over 300 products, trading in 90 countries.
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