Bananas
Del Monte Fresh Produce Inc. is transitioning to eco-friendly containerships, and the first shipments of fruit in the energy-efficient vessels recently arrived at Port Manatee, Palmetto, Fla.
Pummelos and oranges maintained the top two spots on PMG the first week of January, but strawberries rejoined the list at No. 3.
Pummelos were finally knocked from their weeks-long run at No. 1 when strawberries took the top spot on PMG the week of Jan. 25.
The banana is still the top ... well, banana.
For the past couple of weeks a certain specialty has been topping the charts on PMG — namely, loquat!
Dole Food Co. is providing a little healthy, bluesy inspiration to Joe Gardner and others trying to reclaim their passions as part of the fresh produce leader’s year-long collaboration with Pixar Animation Studios.
Organics Unlimited, the San Diego-based grower and distributor of organic tropical fruit, now offers Fair Trade Certified™ label organic bananas for its customers.
Chiquita is continuing its mission of highlighting the fun side of healthy living in the new year by launching a limited-edition Sticker Series focused on the benefits of Chiquita bananas.
Fresh Del Monte is partnering with an Australian university to identify new ways of growing bananas that are less susceptible to Tropical Race 4 (TR4), also known as fusarium or Panama disease.
The Packer is seeking supplier input this week for upcoming coverage of bananas and California strawberries.
Fort Lauderdale, Fla.-based Chiquita Brands says it is protecting biodiversity on the company’s farms through a variety of environmental projects.
Fyffes first-ever sustainability report has been published and includes 13 ambitious targets to fulfil Fyffes sustainability strategy, aligned to the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Catalytic Generators’ ethylene-based product, Ethy-Gen II Ripening Concentrate, has received approval from the Dutch Board for the Authorisation of Plant Protection Products for banana ripening in the Netherlands.
The Government of Uganda has asked USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) to authorize the importation of fresh green, mature bananas for consumption into the continental United States.
There were more shake-ups on PMG the second week of July, with cucumbers moving up to No. 1 and beans climbing from No. 6 the previous week to No. 2.
Disney princesses Ariel, Aurora, Belle, Cinderella, Jasmine, Mulan, Merida, Moana, Pocahontas, Rapunzel, Snow White and Tiana play starring roles in Dole’s newest campaign.
Fyffes banana farm Esmeralda, in Costa Rica, is the first in the world to receive the new Rainforest Alliance certification, version 2020.
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.
Oregon native Nicole Harrison, winner of Fresh Del Monte’s BUNCH OF GOOD™ sweepstakes, presents a check for $10,000 on behalf of Fresh Del Monte’s ‘Bunch of Good Society’ to Nate Crone of Feeding America.
Coral Gables, Fla.-based Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. reported that net sales for the quarter ended July 2 increased 5% to $1.14 billion.
With the help of an experienced North American banana industry leader, the Ecuadorian banana company Favorita is looking to expand in the U.S. market.
Higher input costs and labor shortages have dented the bottom line for Coral Gables, Fla.-based Fresh Del Monte Produce, the company reported Nov. 3 in its quarterly earnings update.
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.
The Woodbury, Minn.-based grocer recently began offering Fyffes Fair Trade Certified Bananas, as part of its ongoing efforts to support responsible companies.
A number of suppliers are working to inform retailers and consumers about the difference they can make when buying fair trade bananas.
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.
63% of customers purchased bananas within the past 12 months.
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.
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