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 Banana Link is a small and dynamic not-for-profit co-operative, founded
in 1996 that campaigns for a fair and sustainable banana and pineapple trade. We work
in close partnership with Latin American and West African banana and pineapple workers trade unions,
small Caribbean farmers and civil society organizations in Europe and
the U.S.
Welcome to our website which gives information on the many social and
environmental issues that affect the international banana and pineapple trade. Please email us if you need further information, to order resources or to send feedback on our site. Visit our Union to Union section to learn more about solidarity between Latin American and British trade unions along the international banana and pineapple supply chain.
The pineapple sector is increasingly becoming an integral part of our work here at Banana Link so please find out more by clicking here .
Photo:Gloria Agor, banana worker at Volta River Estates Ltd, Ghana
Latest News
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French Caribbean banana producers protest against low prices |
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 7th September 2010, Banana Link
The banana growers’ union for Guadeloupe and Martinique (UGPBAN) has taken the unprecedented decision to stop supplying to the French retail chain Intermarché (ITM) because of the supermarket’s pricing strategy. UGPBAN’s decision came in response to ITM’s latest discount promotion, selling bananas at the exceptionally low price of €0.69/kg, which is less than half the normal retail price. In a press release, UGPBAN stated, “The sales strategies of the banana producers from Guadeloupe and Martinique, and of the Intermarché group do not match.” On account of this, “We will no longer supply bananas to Intermarché.”
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UK banana prices hit the news again |
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 2nd September 2010, Banana Link
The banana industry has once again become the subject of media attention in the UK following another round of price cuts by the big supermarkets. As highlighted in an article in The Grocer magazine (21/08/10), Asda slashed the price of their bananas to a nine-month low of 67p/kg on 13th August. Tesco and Sainsbury’s quickly followed suit, with Waitrose giving in to downward pressure by lowering their price to 74p/kg. The latest price cuts have sparked discussion about the ethics behind the practices of the major retailers.
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Central American trade unions call on governments to reject EU trade agreement |
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20th August 2010, Banana Link
Trade unions in Central America have been clear, since the negotiations first started, that the EU - Central America Association Agreement (AA) should be more than just another free trade agreement. They have analysed the contents of the draft texts agreed by governments in May 2010 and found them seriously flawed, calling on governments and the European Parliament not to ratify the Agreement. Throughout the negotiation process, civil society organisations, including trade unions on both sides of the Atlantic, have expressed disappointment, even anger, that the EU has not taken their views seriously and has ended up with a one-sided and highly trade-focused Agreement.
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