# Banana producers in Latin America want better pay to cope with effects of climate crisis

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/banana-producers-in-latin-america-want-better-pay-to-cope-with-effects-of-climate-crisis/
- Published: 2026-11-08T07:00:34+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-08T07:18:50+00:00
- Original publisher: The Guardian (publisher lean: Left)
- Original article: https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/nov/08/banana-producers-in-latin-america-want-better-pay-to-cope-with-effects-of-climate-crisis
- Topics: Americas, Business, Climate, Science, World

## Key points

- Extreme weather is threatening Latin American banana harvests.
- Colombian Caribbean exports fell 32% in July to September.
- Producers want prices that reflect costs and climate risks.

## Summary

Banana producers across Latin America are seeking better prices and fairer trading terms as extreme weather linked to a strong El Niño threatens harvests and livelihoods. Fairtrade says improved payments would help growers invest in climate resilience and manage rising risks from pests, disease and heat.

High winds are affecting production in Colombia, while heavy rain has hit Peru and Ecuador; drought is expected in parts of Colombia and the Dominican Republic. In the previous El Niño cycle, productivity fell by 13% in the Dominican Republic, 22% in Ecuador and 6% in Peru. Colombian Caribbean banana exports fell 32% to $122m between July and September, while UK supermarket banana prices have remained unchanged for almost 40 years despite rising production costs.

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