A-party banana workers as Chiquita operations to appeal in Panama

After the mass layoffs in the Czechita giant banana process in Panama this summer, the popular fruit supplies chains – with Some experts even say that Canadians can see an increase in prices – The work was set to resume in the factory in Bukas del Toro.

The Panama government and the company said on Friday that Cikita agreed to restart the operations.

Swiss -based Chiquita plans to invest $ 30 million to launch production again in West Boukas del Toro province, with the aim of working by February 2026, according to a statement from Panama President Jose Raul MulinoWho traveled to Brazil to meet the company.

“I will always defend investment, production and decent work for our people A statement published on X.

“It is time to look forward and reorganize the country for the benefit of Panamanian families.”

Chiquita said it plans to create 3000 jobs in the first stage of re -openness to cleaning and recovery, and adding 2000 workers to the second stage of harvest and packing.

The employment dispute can mean higher prices: industry experts

In May, Cikita fired more than 6000 people in Panama after banana workers’ strike as part of the country’s protests to repair pensions.

the Labor dispute It is possible that it means fewer bananas and high prices in the grocery store. CBC News experts previously told that it highlights the fragility of the global supply chain and how international events could affect what is available in your local shopping.

Chiquita is one of Trademarks that lead the global banana industryBananas are sold in 47 countries, including Canada, according to the latest country Sustainability report. Canada maintains a fixed import of popular fruits at reasonable prices in general, according to Canada statistics.

However, and Average monthly retail prices from Canada statistics Essentially showed any change in the banana price from May to June (Statsccan is yet to have data for July and August).