Banana chips regains confidence
Posted by Michille on February 14th, 2007
AFTER the closure of banana chips processing plants in Davao del Norte province due to the lack of export market two years ago, plant owners and cardava farmers are beginning to gain back the confidence on their product.
The value of processed banana chips increased from last year’s 80 centavos to P5 per kilo.
Faustino Salting, president of the Davao del Norte Fruits and Vegetables Council, said this is due to the increased investors’ confidence on the banana chips supply from the province.
“Right now, there are 45 countries importing banana chips from Davao del Norte,” he said. This has also pushed for the re-opening of processing plants, which has now totaled to eight in Davao del Norte.
SUN.STAR DAVAO!
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