Source: Maui Time, Maui News, Best of Maui, Maui Activities

By the Numbers

June 25, 2009

17.4 million

Pounds of banana produced in Hawaii last year, 32 percent less than in 2007

46 cents

Average amount paid per pound to the state’s banana producers, 12 percent more than in 2007

298

Number of confirmed swine flu cases in Hawaii as of June 18; three are from Maui 

0

Number of Hawaii residents who have died from the disease

Sources: National Agricultural Statistics Hawaii Field Office, Pacific Business News, Associated Press