Did you know that Carnarvon was the first place in Australia where bananas were grown? Way back in the 1840’s. Now Carnarvon is recognised as the place where the tastiest and sweetest bananas in Australia. The Sweeter Banana co-operative was formed by a group of growers in 1993. The idea was to develop a recognisable brand so that Perth consumers could identify and purchase their banana of choice, the Carnarvon Sweeter Banana. The co-operative is owned and operated by 25 farmers all on family run farms on the banks of the Gascoyne River.