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Canary Islands Government Files Appeal Against Banana Production Regulation Decree

Published: October 23, 2025|economy-and-business|Gobierno de Canarias

Canary Islands' Legal Challenge Against Banana Quota Decree

Background

The Canary Islands' Department of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries, and Food Sovereignty has officially submitted a legal challenge against a recent decree regulating banana producer quotas.

This move comes after a court in the Canary Islands requested the administration to send the administrative file related to the decree, which manages reference quantities allocated to banana producers under the EU’s POSEI support program.

Details of the Decree

  • Issued on May 12, 2025
  • Aims to regulate how banana quotas are distributed
  • Impacts local producers who rely on these references for their livelihoods

The legal challenge was brought by local producer groups like SAT Costa Bañaderos and will be examined by the Superior Court of Justice of the Canary Islands.

The procedure also invites other interested parties to join the case, either as defendants or as supporters of the decree, with deadlines of nine and fifteen days respectively.

  • The challenge underscores ongoing tensions around agricultural policy and support mechanisms for banana farmers.
  • Banana farming is a vital part of the Canary Islands' economy.

Potential Outcomes

  • The outcome could influence how future quotas are assigned.
  • It may affect how the region manages its agricultural support programs.
  • These programs are crucial for local farmers facing market and environmental pressures.