date:Jul 28, 2012
Until 25 years ago there was a clear distinction between A (Chiquita, Dole) and B (Turbana, Favorita) brands. A lot has changed. Categories have become increasingly diffused. Importers see all kinds. This diffusion almost inevitably led to a lack of quality and oversight. Eastern-European countries in particular were considered dumping grounds for fruit: importing bananas of ambiguous origin. Fortunately, things seem to be improving. Nowadays, importers say, banana import resides on the basis of