"By targeting this expanding market segment, we aim to attract consumers who prioritize health and are environmentally conscious ..." said Ahiby Rodriguez, trade marketing manager for Fyffes North America.
Ecuador is by far the leading supplier of organic bananas to the U.S., accounting for 50% of total U.S. organic banana value in 2023, according to trade numbers from the USDA.
Coral Gables, Fla.-based Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. has revealed quarterly and full-year earnings through December that report the company has reduced its long-term debt and increased its quarterly dividend.
From climate change to labor rights to gender equality, the World Banana Forum is set to explore key sustainability issues impacting the banana industry at the Fourth Global Conference of the World Banana Forum.
The Nogal Reserve in Costa Rica was established as a private wildlife refuge as the result of a joint effort between Chiquita and a portion of its clients, honoring the communities and land from which its bananas grow.
Dole is marking 125 years of farming, shipping and selling bananas in 2024 with a year-long celebration featuring contests, partnerships, proclamations, recipes and other promotions.
Asoguabo, a banana grower in Ecuador, is the first to meet GlobalGAP’s Produce Handling Assurance standard with plans for more packing operations by the grower to achieve certification in 2024.
Reusable plastic containers for bananas aim to significantly reduce food waste, carbon emissions and operational costs and preserve the fruit's health, the companies say.
Noting a slight decline in net sales but improved profits in its banana trade, Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. has reported financial results for the third quarter.
Equifruit, North America’s largest importer of Fairtrade-certified bananas, continues to work closely with its partners to drive sales and tonnage at the store level.
San Diego-based Organics Unlimited believes that consumers are willing to pay a fair price for bananas that are ethically sourced and organically grown, says Daniella Velazquez de Leon, manager.
“Each year, breast cancer affects women and their families across the globe, which is why Chiquita is proud to once again pledge our support and help raise awareness,” said Chiquita's Tina Varjabedian.
Organic, fair trade and other sustainability certifications are important in banana marketing efforts because of the growing trend on consumer awareness, says Ahiby Rodriguez of Fyffes North America's tropical division.
Chiquita has introduced the Yelloway initiative, with the goal of producing bananas that are resistant to both pathogenic diseases and environmental threats.
In a move it says advances maritime sustainability, Chiquita recently added two new ships to its fleet. The vessels are the biggest ships the brand owns to date.
Equifruit, a Montreal-based Fairtrade-certified banana company, has announced Director of Sales and Marketing Kim Chackal has become an owner of the company. Equifruit President Jennie Coleman retains a majority share.
With the goal of helping kids make healthy after-school snacks this fall, Bobby Banana, the 7-foot mascot of Dole Food Co., visited the Oak Forest campus of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Charlotte on Aug. 4.
The hass avocado producer says that it is leaning into a thoughtful ripening strategy and its owned Peruvian supply to deliver optimally sized fruit in the summer months.
Bananas have maintained consumer appeal despite rising inflation and food costs, and Bobby Banana will be the face of Dole bananas in special events and web, social media, marketing and retail programs.
Advancements in banana ripening room control technology are creating more precise ripening control over the banana ripening process, in addition to improved flexibility and lower costs, says Gary Campisi.
Montreal-based Equifruit, an importer and marketer of fair trade-certified bananas, is positioned to begin selling in the U.S. market, says Kim Chackal, director of sales and marketing.
The competition is part of a larger collaboration to develop healthy, produce-forward cooking and lifestyle habits and provide the training to allow residents to gain access to a growing culinary and foodservice sector.
Coral Gables, Fla.-based Fresh Del Monte has announced a strong expansion plan for its convenient 24-count single-serve Del Monte banana box across the European market.
Where a banana falls on a green-to-yellow spectrum holds the key to where this banana will travel next on its circuitous journey from farm to produce aisle.
The Packer’s Organic Fresh Trends 2023 survey polled more than 1,000 consumers in mid-October, discovering differences in how consumers report purchases of fresh fruits and vegetables.
In honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October, Chiquita is once again giving its iconic blue sticker a pink makeover to match the pink ribbon — an international symbol for breast cancer awareness.
The Woodbury, Minn.-based grocer recently began offering Fyffes Fair Trade Certified Bananas, as part of its ongoing efforts to support responsible companies.
Already with a U.S. East Coast presence, Costa Rica-based pineapple and banana supplier Kapi Kapi Growers is prepared to expand sales throughout the U.S., company officials say.
Despite worrisome inflation, the Coral Gables, Fla.-based company has reported its sales for the quarter ending April 1 were up 5% compared with a year ago.
Berries, apples, bananas and citrus were the top organic fruits ranked by sales during 2021, according to the State of Organic Produce 2021 report from the Organic Produce Network and Category Partners
Fyffes has announced the appointment of Áine McElroy as marketing executive with responsibility for the coordination of marketing activities for bananas and pineapples in Ireland.