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Bananas
Organic
Ecuador
Available for pre-order from: Summer
Our fresh Cavendish bananas come from the El Oro region in south-west Ecuador. They grow on approximately 10 hectares of a producer in the immediate vicinity of our partner Latbio.
Latbio is a farmer-founded company dedicated to organic and regenerative agriculture. It supports family farmers by providing expertise, offering training in sustainable farming methods, and helping to distribute their products.
What makes the fresh bananas from Latbio so special is that they are delivered directly to your home without any intermediate stops at a ripening centre. The fruit arrives green, allowing you to either ripen the bananas yourself or use them cooked as vegetables.
Latbio is a farmer-founded company dedicated to organic and regenerative agriculture. It supports family farmers by providing expertise, offering training in sustainable farming methods, and helping to distribute their products.
What makes the fresh bananas from Latbio so special is that they are delivered directly to your home without any intermediate stops at a ripening centre. The fruit arrives green, allowing you to either ripen the bananas yourself or use them cooked as vegetables.
When will my delivery arrive?
If no specific delivery date is indicated for a product, we will ship your pre-ordered items during the specified month. For the latest information, please check our delivery schedule page. We will notify you as soon as your order is on its way.
| Arrival of the delivery | Order by: |
|---|---|
| November | 29.10.2024 |
Use & preparation
- Use green bananas in savoury dishes: Peanut and Banana Curry, Green Banana and Black Bean Stew.
- Use ripe bananas to make delicious smoothies and if you still have some left over, you can freeze them or bake a classic banana bread.
Storage & shelf life
Bananas stay fresh for several weeks when stored in a cool place. The optimal storage
temperature is 13°Celsius, like a cool cellar. The temperature in the refrigerator is too
low for bananas and the cold may damage them. Bananas also require a certain amount of humidity. If they become too dry, they will not turn yellow and be very difficult to peel. You shouldn›t remove the plastic bag that comes with the box, as it prevents the fruit from drying out. Make sure that there is enough air circulation. Never store your bananas in an airtight container, otherwise excess moisture can accumulate, which may lead to the fruit moulding and spoiling. Open the box
regularly and make sure that there isn›t any moisture collecting in the bag.
Store the bananas you plan on eating soon loosely packed in a smaller plastic bag at room temperature. Sprinkle a little water on them to keep them from drying out and open the bag regularly to prevent moisture from accumulating. The fruit will ripen within a few days. The warmer the room temperature, the faster the bananas will ripen.
temperature is 13°Celsius, like a cool cellar. The temperature in the refrigerator is too
low for bananas and the cold may damage them. Bananas also require a certain amount of humidity. If they become too dry, they will not turn yellow and be very difficult to peel. You shouldn›t remove the plastic bag that comes with the box, as it prevents the fruit from drying out. Make sure that there is enough air circulation. Never store your bananas in an airtight container, otherwise excess moisture can accumulate, which may lead to the fruit moulding and spoiling. Open the box
regularly and make sure that there isn›t any moisture collecting in the bag.
Store the bananas you plan on eating soon loosely packed in a smaller plastic bag at room temperature. Sprinkle a little water on them to keep them from drying out and open the bag regularly to prevent moisture from accumulating. The fruit will ripen within a few days. The warmer the room temperature, the faster the bananas will ripen.
Sustainability and supply chain
Producers
Grown by 1 family farmer in the El Oro region, on 10 ha.
Cultivation
Organic, irrigated fields.
Processing
Fully processed and packaged locally, never repackaged. 100 % of employees have legal employment contracts. Wages meet or exceed the minimum wage.
Purchasing & Logistics
Purchased from the exporter, since 2022.
Transport: Lorry to Puerto Bolívar, ship to Vlissingen, lorry to Switzerland/Germany.
Transport: Lorry to Puerto Bolívar, ship to Vlissingen, lorry to Switzerland/Germany.
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