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How do we select the best bananas?

How do we select the best bananas?

Large hands of bananas are separated into several clusters of 4 to 7 bananas.
Bananas not meeting export grade quality are separated and are used to make banana puree.
Bananas naturally contain latex which flows out when bananas are cut. Bananas must be washed in a bath of clean water for a few minutes and washed to avoid latex stains.
The bananas slowly move in a large water tank and come out clean of debris and latex.
The crown of the fruit which has been cut is very susceptible to mold and will rot during ocean transportation if not protected.
In organic agriculture, in addition to an organically approved application, we use paraffin tape to protect the sensitive fruit crowns.

How do we select the best bananas?

Dole organic bananas have the same high quality as any other Dole fruit. The bananas are carefully harvested, washed and cut. After being separated from the stem, bananas must stay a little while in a water tank so that the latex it contains flows out.

How do we clean the organic bananas?

How do we clean the organic bananas?

The waterbath removes debris and latex from the bananas.
Fresh water flows continuously through the tank.
The bananas are placed onto trays and weighed. This makes it easier for employees to pack them in boxes.
An organically approved solution based on citrus seeds is applied on the crowns of the banana in order to protect the fruit during transport.
The use of brushes allows a perfect application.

How do we clean the organic bananas?

After washing the bananas in water, an organic post-harvest treatment is applied to the banana crowns and a protective film is applied so they do not rot during transport to your supermarket.

Share a day with Brauliö!

Share a day with Brauliö!

Follow Brauliö Velez in his daily work visiting and monitoring organic banana farmers in Ecuador. As he travels constantly from farm to farm in his car, see how Brauliö and his team are making up for their CO2 emissions.

What is organic certification?

What is organic certification?

Obtaining organic certification is the result of a long and demanding commitment to organic farming. Listen to José Mancheno, a banana farm certifier, explain how he makes sure that the fruit packed is effectively produced under the rules of organic farming.

This is the end of the tour.

But there’s plenty more to discover in the world of Dole. We hope you’ve been inspired by our passion for fruit.