CAVENDISH BANANA

Ecuador is the leader in banana exports in the world, it is enough to check international supermarkets to verify that 1 in 4 bananas consumed throughout the planet are produced in Ecuadorian territory. 25% of the world supply of bananas comes from Ecuador, being the largest exporter in the world.

The Cavendish banana is a delicious and nutritious fruit. It is an important source of potassium, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, and calcium. It provides a great supply of vitamin A, C, folic acid, tannins and soluble fiber, so it is easy to digest and also provides gastric protection.

The banana activity generates sources of work and income for approximately 2 million people involved in the different stages of its value chain in Ecuador.