Bananas win awards

THE SWEETER Banana Company has been awarded a statewide Award for Excellence in Rural WA for securing markets for its smaller, sweeter Lunch Box bananas.

Primary Industry Minister Monty House said, unlike other bananas on the market, Lunch Box bananas were pre-packed in Carnarvon while they were unripe, resulting in very little damage.

“Through value adding, the Sweeter Banana Company has added viability to the industry by providing individual growers with a premium,” Mr House said.