For decades now, Bananas have been Ecuador’s trademark product. The fruit accounts for two-thirds of Ecuador’s tropical exports and the banana industry has created thousands of jobs.

But in recent years, a trade dispute with the European Union and a disease outbreak have caused a decline in production. In response, Ecuador is trying to turn its banana industry organic. Take a look at these images of Ecuador’s banana business.

Ecuador’s banana industry goes organic

Ecuador is trying to turn its banana industry organic. Take a look at these images of Ecuador’s banana business.