The Canary Islands are harvesting the hope and hard work of a farmer who has restored his crop on the volcano's lava flows over the past three years," reports Europlátano in a press release.

"In September 2021, the lives of thousands of families on the island of La Palma were disrupted by the volcanic eruption that destroyed homes, schools, farms, and the livelihoods of many residents. Today, we are taking another small step towards the reconstruction of the Aridane Valley with the harvest of the first crop from a farm rebuilt on the lava flow," it emphasises.

"The Las Hoyas farm was planted in April 2024, following months of preparation to clear and cultivate the volcanic soil, just as previous generations have done. These 195 banana bunches symbolise the resilience of La Palma's farmers, who have made tremendous efforts to restore the island's agricultural capacity. They worked on opening new access routes, leveling the land, cooling the area, building walls, and installing irrigation—everything necessary to revitalise their farms," the report highlights.

"In this lengthy process, the political commitment to supporting producers and Canarian agriculture has been, is, and will continue to be crucial. Therefore, we encourage public administration to maintain active communication, coordinate management efforts, and provide financial support for farmers to recover the lost land," it adds.

"From Europlátano, we reaffirm our support for the producers—the true protagonists of this reconstruction—and we thank all those who have accompanied us through this long and arduous process: workers, clients, consumers, and the community in general. In a few weeks, they will be able to enjoy these bananas at home, a symbol of recovery after a catastrophe," it concludes.