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Costa Rican banana growers are dealing with increasing input costs and unpredictable weather.

2026-05-22 00:00
"Growers are currently experiencing up to a 20% increase in fuel costs and around a 10% increase in input costs, despite production volumes remaining below 2025 levels. Last week, the price of diesel rose by approximately 115 colones per liter, increasing from around 600 to over 700 colones per liter."

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