Blue Java Bananas: A Sweet Success Story for Maharashtra Farmers

Pune, 2nd April 2024: In a pioneering feat, Rise n’ Shine Biotech Private Limited has developed Blue Java, an exotic variant of banana with a distinct taste and color.

Made available for the first time in India on a commercial basis, the first harvest of this variant took place today in the esteemed presence of Dr. Bhagyashree P. Patil, Founder & CMD of Rise n’ Shine Biotech Private Limited, along with other dignitaries, including Amey D. Paatil, Farm Operation Manager, and Eshita D. Mohite Patil, Rajlaxmi D. Patil, along with farmers from nearby villages.

The occasion was organized to celebrate the initial fruiting and harvest of this extraordinary variant of the fruit, sourced from Rise n’ Shine Biotech Private Limited and cultivated on a 2-acre plot by Abhijit Patil, an engineer and farmer residing in Karmala Taluka, Solapur District. He is renowned for his cultivation of unique fruits such as Red Banana, Dragon Fruit, and Apples in the past. Alongside him, numerous other farmers have successfully grown this banana variety, reaping remarkable yields. The Pune-based company provided comprehensive guidance to these farmers, assisting them at every stage from planting to harvest, ensuring optimal results.

Blue Java bananas are packed with high nutritional value and provide multiple health benefits like muscle regeneration, moderate blood sugar level, promote weight loss, reduce insomnia, aid digestion, prevent cancer, and support heart health. The origin of this banana variant traces to South-East Asia and is also known as vanilla banana due to its taste similar to vanilla ice cream. Blue Java Bananas are in high demand in the market and are sold at a higher price point in major cities and 5-star properties across the country.

Commenting on the same, Dr. Bhagyashree P. Patil, Founder & CMD of Rise n’ Shine Biotech Private Limited, said, “It’s a moment of pride and honor for us both as a leading biotech firm and citizens of Maharashtra to witness the first successful harvest of Blue Java Bananas developed by us. The unique characteristics of this fruit have garnered the attention of farmers and consumers alike with lucrative demand across the country. I congratulate the entire team involved in the development process and the farmers who made the progressive decision by trusting us with this offering. We are committed to delivering high-yielding plants to farmers for commercial farming purposes along with detailed guidance in their care and growth.”