bananas
Coverage of bananas in the Nexus archive.
- Power’s out: What to toss, what to keep, and what was never at risk
Thousands remain without power, prompting questions about food safety. The article explains that whole, low-moisture foods like tomatoes, bananas, and honey fare well at room temperature, while cut or opened items require refrigeration. Condiments and certain pantry staples have specific storage needs post-opening.
- Hundreds of shoppers line up in Times Square just to catch a glimpse of new Aldi supermarket
Hundreds of shoppers lined up in Times Square to catch a glimpse of the new Aldi supermarket. The article notes that these shoppers are 'bananas.'
- In Japan, ethylene shortage may cause bananas to ‘disappear’ from dining tables
Japan faces a potential banana shortage due to a declining supply of ethylene gas, critical for ripening imported green bananas. The ethylene shortage is linked to the Middle East conflict and Japan's reliance on naphtha-derived gas, with over 90% of its crude oil imported.
- Japan Faces Shortage of Bananas as Middle East Impact Spreads
Japan is experiencing a banana shortage as the impact of the situation in the Middle East spreads. The shortage is linked to disruptions originating from the Middle East region.
- Ministers in talks over shelving carbon tax on fertiliser to curb food inflation
Ministers are considering suspending a carbon tax on fertilisers, set to begin early next year, as part of a package to reduce food inflation. Measures also include pausing import tariffs on foods like bread, biscuits, and bananas.
- Surprising research reveals why you shouldn't add bananas to your smoothies
Researchers discovered that adding bananas to berry smoothies significantly reduces the absorption of healthy flavanols. The study highlights how simple food combinations can alter nutrient uptake in the body.