Banana growers in Ecuador are anxiously waiting for government officials
to determine the new box prices. Growers and exporters are at odds on
what these should be. Exporters demand the 2010 pricing to be upheld.
Due to the disagreement, the ministry of agriculture (MAGAP) intervened
and will now set the price levels itself.
MAGAP was supposed to
make an announcement last week, but the declaration was postponed.
Producers demand 6.81 USD per box, a number exporters claim this is too
high. Eduardo Ledesma, frontman of the union for exporters (the
Asociación de Exportadores Bananeros del Ecuador, or AEBE) thinks this
price will negatively affect the sector. Although he believes a
consensus will be reached, he fears politicians will let the coming
elections influence their judgement.
CEO of Agroban Manuel
Romero, on the other hand, says the new pricing is essential to the
well-being of Ecuador’s banana growers. Romero expects the new price
levels will be implemented this month.
Source: Freshplaza.com
Source: Diariopinion.com
Publication date: 12/12/2012
Image: viventura.com
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