Steven Antig speaking at the AFL SE Asia Meet Up

Philippine banana industry readies for comeback

2026-06-17T01:23:00+01:00By

New technological investments, market diversification and revitalisation provide a hedge against the Philippines’ eroding market share, ongoing TR4 challenges and the latest geopolitical unrest

  • Philippine banana industry readies for comeback

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