How Did the Banana Become the World’s Most Popular Fruit?
The banana is the most popular fruit in the world, but how did that come to be?
The banana is the most popular fruit in the world, but how did that come to be? From its early days as a seeded fruit in New Guinea to the Banana Republics of the 1900’s, the banana has had a long and often tumultuous journey to global domination.
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Join Kae Lani Palmisano as she delves into the delicious history behind our favorite food obsessions.