In mid-2013 biological banana producers from Piura in Peru were hit by a severe outbreak of red rust thrips,believed to be triggered by climate change. These tiny insects eat banana flowers and young bananas, leaving red spots on the skin and making them unsuitable for export. The infestation affected 40% of banana farms and reduced exports by 30%. This is just one way climate change will have a distinguished impact on the banana supply chain, and affecting banana producers the most,but also traders and...
Source: fairtrade.net