Information leaflets

This section contains information leaflets on different aspects of the international banana trade. Download or order copies from Banana Link.
 

Banana Link resources list

This leaflet gives an overview of Banana Link's work and provides a full list of current resources including films, posters and T-shirts. Download

 

 

Web site postcard

Banana Link web cardThis postcard gives an overview of what Banana Link does, along with contact and website details. Download or contact Banana Link for hard copies.

 

 

   

Which bananas?

Bananas are our favourite fruit but a 'race to the bottom' is being pursued in the industry as companies relocate in search of ever ‘cheaper bananas’. This leaflet provides a simple guide to the social and environmental issues to consider when choosing bananas. Download 

 

 

Fairtrade bananas

Bananas with a Fairtrade label have been produced on small farms or plantations that meet the Fairtrade social and environmental criteria. This leaflet explains how Fairtrade is having a direct and positive impact on the lives of banana producers, workers and their communities. Download

   

The environmental impacts of banana production

The majority of bananas grown for export to Britain are grown on huge plantations in Latin America, and increasingly West Africa. Intensive methods of production are used to maximise productivity - this leaflet explains about the consequences of these methods for both the environment and workers. Download

 

 

Women in the banana industry

Over the last 15 years, the proportion of female workers on Latin American banana plantations has fallen by 60%. This is partly because employers perceive women as ‘high risk, high cost’ employees. This leaflet explains the issues and some of the work that is going on to empower women workers in the banana industry. Download

 

   
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