In Japan, ethylene shortage may cause bananas to ‘disappear’ from dining tables
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Source: South China Morning Post
Published: 2026-06-02 13:19 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Asia, Energy, World News, Asia Pacific
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The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has squeezed the supply of the naphtha-derived gas that Japan uses to ripen the fruit
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