Chiquita Brands International is preparing for Banana Lovers Day, Aug. 27, encouraging fans of the fruit to rediscover classic banana-centric recipes, from banana breads to smoothies.
Each day, the company is highlighting recipes from vintage cookbooks dating to the 1950s and 1970s.
“Embracing our diverse fanbase and celebrating their unique and ever-changing cultural, dietary and trendy preferences has inspired us to create nutrient-dense recipes ranging in categories from special occasions and holidays to fitness fuel and variations of beloved classics such as banana bread,” Tina Varjabedian, marketing manager for North America, said in a news release.
“We can’t wait to share this experience with our fans and see the newest ways they incorporate Chiquita bananas into their cooking,” she said in the release.
Highlighted recipes include:
- Chiquita Banana Chocolate Cream Retro Pies
- Classic Chiquita Banana Tea Bread
- Vintage Chiquita Banana Vanilla Milkshake
- Chiquita Banana Split From 50s
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