The World Banana Forum was launched last December at the headquarters of the United Nation’s Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) in Rome to provide a permanent space for stakeholders to discuss the challenges facing the banana industry.

Adapted from the presentation made by Alistair Smith, the International Coordinator of Banana Link, to the World Banana Forum.

After more than 16 years of at times heated debate, an agreement has finally been concluded between the European Union and Latin American banana suppliers regarding the EU trading regime for fresh dessert bananas.

A new book explores the reasons why the days of the Cavendish banana as an export commodity may be counted.