About PBGEA

PBGEA – which stands for the Pilipino Banana Growers and Exporters Association – is composed of 18 companies , including their respective subsidiary firms and their member growers or farmers.

The Banana Industry

The Philippine banana export industry is the 3rd biggest in the world and the only Asian country among the top 5.

All About Bananas

The banana plant is NOT a tree. It is an herb – the largest herb plant in the world.

FAQ

How big is the Philippine banana industry?The banana industry is the 5th largest export industry in the country.

All About Bananas

 

BANANA FASHION

Banana fiber is used for making textile (and underwear even!).

COOKING BANANAS!

Some recipes using banana as an ingredient or find them in a dish on a restaurant menu!

BANANA BITS! – Did you know that…

The term “Going bananas” is actually based on scientific studies that prove the positive effects of bananas on the brain.

BANANA POWER!

Banana is a power-food! Find out the nutritional content of this fruit and read related stories on its health benefits.

BANANA TREATS! – Medicinal Uses

Bananas can help cure many different ailments — from anemia to warts.