Bananas by HAYDEN MATTERN

Where is your whole food grown?

379139 — 2024-02-07 19:54:16 UTC

Bananas are grown from Africa, Latin America, the Pacific, and the Caribbean.

Are they domestic?

379139 — 2024-02-07 19:56:37 UTC

Bananas are grown in the U.S. but the vast majority are imported from other countries.

What is the production process?

379139 — 2024-02-07 19:58:10 UTC

Bananas are processed by hand and grow all year round and take about 9-12 months. Then they are placed in a ripening room and sprayed with ethylene gas to control their ripening process.

How are these foods assembled and packaged for the consumer?

379139 — 2024-02-07 19:58:54 UTC

Bananas are packed either whole handed in a plastic bag, part handed, or in a cardboard box.

How do these foods reach the consumer?

379139 — 2024-02-07 20:00:17 UTC

Bananas are transported by sea to the grocery store.

Typically, how long would this product’s shelf life be?

379139 — 2024-02-07 20:01:13 UTC

Freshly picked bananas last only about about 7-10 days, but if stored correctly can last about 3-4 weeks.

Are there any local growers/markers of this food?

379139 — 2024-02-07 20:03:53 UTC

There are banana farms grown through the mountains and ocean, and the San diego zoo grows 24 different types of bananas on the 100 acres of land.