After banana producers objected, he changed his statement to "kumquat".

Clearly, though, these banana producers will find themselves in trouble as the date approaches.

Let us hope that the measures proposed will have a positive impact on the situation of banana producers.

It committed budgetary funds for aid to banana producers in those regions.

Although we should welcome such support, for many banana producers, this support will not be enough.

Thus, in this context, banana producers in the sector will be able to benefit from it.

I do not think it is feasible for us to look for resources to cover European banana producers' needs on an annual basis.

I also believe that the increase in aid to banana producers in these regions is positive.

For my group, how banana producers in the European Union itself will be affected is important.

Moreover, the present proposal does nothing to safeguard small-scale banana producers.