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Colombia banana sector issues stark warning to Europe

2026-09-28T13:41:00+01:00By

Industry bodies warn climate shocks and currency revaluation are driving up costs and putting 200,000 jobs at risk

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Colombian bananas

Colombia banana sector issues stark warning to Europe

Industry bodies warn climate shocks and currency revaluation are driving up costs and putting 200,000 jobs at risk

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