Meet the Grower Poppi Bros.

Meet your banana growers! Poppi Bros. are a family of fourth generation farmers who grow Certified Organic cavendish bananas. Jeff, Gavin (Father & Son), Brendan & Jo-Anne (Husband & Wife) are the Poppi family - passionate about organic farming methods & reducing toxic substances in our food chain.

The family farm is located on the Cassowary Coast at Woopen Creek, at the base of QLD's highest mountain Mount Bartle Frere. Many crops have been grown over the years, but now the family focus on what grows best in the region - Cavendish & Little Gem Bananas.

From planting to harvest, bananas take around 9 months to come to fruition & once the plant is established it re-suckers every 6 months. Bananas can be grown by not using pesticides & other chemicals & over time, beneficial insects build up & self-control pests naturally.

One of the challenges our farmers face is the weather & living in the wettest part of Australia has it's burdens! For instance, waterlogged soils creating stress on the plants making them more susceptible to pests & diseases. But improving soil health & getting the soil nutrients in the right ratios can make a big difference.

Bananas are rich in vitamin B6 (important for nervous system & brain health & helps the body make serotonin), vitamin C (immune & skin health), dietary fibre for a healthy digestion. Did you know - Bananas can make you happy! Bananas contain tryptophan, a protein that increases serotonin - the chemical that helps to boost your mood.