Why do some goods come from far away?
Banana's Big Journey
Why do some goods come from far away?
Your banana traveled farther than you did last year. It flew across an ocean, rode in a truck, and waited in a warehouse before landing in your kitchen. Why would anyone ship a banana halfway around the world instead of growing it next door?
Some things only grow in certain places. Bananas love hot, rainy tropical weather year-round. If you live where winter happens, your backyard just won't do. The banana tree would shiver and quit.
