Japan is experiencing a shortage of bananas due to a lack of ethylene supply.

2026-06-02 00:00

The banana industry in Japan is currently experiencing supply challenges due to a decrease in the availability of ethylene gas. This gas is essential for ripening imported bananas before they are distributed to retailers. The shortage is a result of reduced naphtha supplies caused by disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz.

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