Canada Criticises Fiji
pp. 33-34 · Read in the full issue
Bananas
Prom Our Own Correspondent
Suva, Oct. 3.
FIJI bananas have always been highly regarded in the southern hemis phere, but Fiji’s banana exports to Canada cannot compare in appearance with South American bananas, reports the Colony’s Senior Agricultural Officer (Mr. B. E. V. Parham), who is visiting North America. Only the best fruit at the right stage of maturity should be shipped, he says.
Mr. Parham adds that a reduction in the time between cutting and shipping, and the control of leaf-spot disease, are imperative.
Vancouver merchants admit that Fiji’s bananas are of superior flavour, but strongly urge the replacement of the Veimama variety with Gros Michel, which is much better for cool storage transport and handling.
M. Henri Loste, a director of Maison Ballande, of Bordeaux, Noumea, and the New Hebrides, has been made an Officer of the Legion of Honour.