Bananas are one of the most favorite, popular and cheapest fruits in the world. The banana supply chain is fragmented and needs to conform to quality standards for the export market. The demand for consumer food safety, provenance, validation of certifications and transparency in the supply chain has triggered the need for traceability solutions in the banana supply chain

1. The secret life
of Bananas!

2. Bananas are the fourth
most important food
staple!

3. While domestic banana
production is dominated
by small producers, 80%
of exports come from
large plantations.

4. Grown in more than
150 countries,
it is widely believed
there are 1,000+
types of bananas
in the world!

5. Only 3% of global supply
of Bananas are
compliant to Standards!

6. Supply chain of Banana
is resource-intensive and
is prone to post-harvest
losses and wastage!

7. Challenges in the
Banana Supply
Chain:
Complex and fragmented supply chain
The number of stakeholders is many starting from producers,
exporters distributors, retailers, and consumers who have to work
in a collaborative manner
The process is resource-intensive with requirements of
refrigeration, storage, ripening, transportation, and distribution
facilities.
Since bananas are a high export product, adherence to quality
standards is mandatory.
Sustainable farming practices and compliance with fair trade
certifications
Post-harvest losses and wastage
Climatic impacts during the transportation phase contribute to
67% of the carbon footprint of the banana cycle.

8. Traceability in the banana
supply chain helps to adhere
to quality standards for
export oriented regulatory
compliance and brings
transparency and
accountability!

9. Benefits of Blockchain
Transparency:
Increased Quality improvement
Reduced food wastage and recalls
Cost reduction
Efficient product planning
Increased traceability and transparency
Regulatory compliance
Easy certifications to satisfy sustainability

10. Blockchain is the
ap-peal to
Banana Safety!