Dried mango, apricots, figs, dates, cherries, papaya, physalis, plums: they can all be much more than just a snack. gebana employee Carolin Schaar, who shares her passion for food on her blog, has documented the versatility of dried fruit and how to make use of even old, hard pieces. Recipes by Carolin Schaar, CaroKocht.com
Green bananas are an excellent ingredient for a warming stew. Combined with black beans, they drive away thoughts of the wet and cold spectacle that takes place outside our windows in winter. Recipe by Anna Lena Schmidt, Anna.Culina
In Puerto Rico people have found a very special use for bananas: They cook lasagna with them. The dish is called Pastelón. In our version it is vegan and gluten-free. Recipe by Sarah-Vanessa Schneider, Velvet & Vinegar
Large, small, perfect, scarred, orange, green – real oranges have many faces. This winter we will finally get to see them all.
Very salty oranges that smell lovely and fragrant but are too salty to eat alone. Combine with other dishes, raw or cooked. Recipe by Alexis Goertz, Edible Alchemy
We take a holistic approach and measure what we achieve. Our 2019 report comes with new graphics and more details than ever before.
How environmentally damaging are container ships? It’s not a simple question. With the help of professionals in Schaffhausen, we’ve found a clear answer: they cause less damage than the cultivation of food that is transported by ship.
How does a Swiss company share its turnover with 2,500 family farmers in Burkina Faso? It takes a plan, modern technology, a fair share of patience and lots of enthusiasm. Text & Photos: Eleonora Gallo, gebana Berlin
There are many paths to fairer trade. Sharing is very effective. Sharing is both a radical departure from the system and good for business. We share turnover, profits and power.
35 years ago, the Banana Women brought bananas to Switzerland for the first time. At the time, Beat Curau would have liked to sell green bananas to bypass the need for ripening facilities. But things weren’t so simple back then.
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