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Equador is the country which exports the most bananas.
Its production has been active since 1910. Fruit is demanded when in short supply
But oversupply forces them to accept prices
Below the cost of production because of that
Workers won't have enough support their families they can be exposed
Hazardous chemicals which can cause: respiratory problems,
Skin infections, sterility and cancer
In Guatemala union activists face violence and even assassination
The disputes over bananas have lasted for more than 20 years
The World Banana Forum was established in 2009
Reuniting people from all over the world to work together and identify solutions
Which can be applied. A measure towards this are the Fairtrades
providing fair, stable, minimum prices to cover production
securing progress to better pay and work conditions
Ban the banana wars, and change trade rules
A solution would be reducing tariffs, or increasing prices
As the large share of consumers have agreed to pay little more to insure
Sustainable production conditions.
Anyone can help by supporting activists, knowing your local suppliers
And looking for Fairtrade products. So...
Do something to help instead of going bananas!