Banana Export (Cavendish G9): Maturity, Reefer & Markets
Sourcing export-grade Cavendish G9 bananas from India — harvest maturity, finger grades, reefer shipping, and how to plan a steady programme.
Cavendish G9 is the workhorse export banana — uniform fingers, good yield, and reliable handling. India’s volume makes it a dependable origin for long-haul markets.
Harvest at the right maturity
Export bananas are cut green and mature so they ripen during transit and at destination, not before. Getting maturity right is the key to arrival quality.
Grading
Bananas are graded by finger length and hand quality, then packed in standard cartons. Specify your finger length and box weight.
Reefer shipping
Bananas ship under precise temperature control to slow ripening. An unbroken cold chain and correct settings are essential — warm bananas ripen unevenly and lose value.
Markets and planning
Cavendish travels well to the Middle East and other long-haul markets. Because timing and ripening windows are tight, plan rolling orders with your supplier rather than one-off spot buys.
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