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Banana industry works for tariff exemption
Tom Stenzel, executive director of BANA, said he and BANA members are working with government leaders to gain an exemption...
BANA warns of $250MM price increase on bananas due to tariffs
BANA says the cost of America’s favorite fruit could go up by as much as $250 million a year under...
Dole partnerships spotlight banana sustainability
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (March 26, 2025) — The world’s largest banana provider is teaming-up with an industry-leading frozen dessert maker and...
Equifruit honored as one of Canada’s top growing women-led companies
Montreal, CA – March 21st 2025 – Equifruit BB #:329901, North America’s leader in Fairtrade-certified bananas, has achieved a spot...
Dole ranked most trusted U.S. brand in fresh fruit and salad kits
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (January 28, 2025) – The DOLE Brand BB #:124463 is one of only a handful of brands to...
GRAPHIC: Banana supply looks to rebound in 2024-25
There’s no fruit more popular to U.S. consumers than bananas. The three largest suppliers to the U.S. market are Guatemala,...
Equifruit’s CEO honored among Canada’s Most Admired
Montreal, QC, – November 21st, 2024 – Equifruit BB #:329901, Canada’s leading Fairtrade certified banana company, is thrilled to announce...
Kapi Kapi Growers starts organic banana program
MIAMI (OCTOBER 15, 2024) – Kapi Kapi Growers BB #:371004, a leading grower-shipper of sustainably grown pineapples, bananas, and plantains,...
Chiquita unveils disease-resistant banana variety
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Sept. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Chiquita, BB #:138475 in partnership with KeyGene, MusaRadix and Wageningen University and Research (WUR) is proud to announce...
Dole targets new generations of organic banana and pineapple shoppers
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (Sept. 9, 2024) — Tapping its quarter century of organic produce growing and marketing experience, Dole Food Company...
Dole sponsors banana-eating contest
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (Aug. 21, 2024) — Move over, Takeru Kobayashu, Joey Chestnut and 2024 Nathan’s Famous International Hot Dog Eating Contest champions Patrick Bertoletti...
Dole’s Bobby Banana honored with exhibit at National Mascot Hall of Fame
WHITING, Ind.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Every banana has its day in the sun. The National Mascot Hall of Fame, the country’s only online and...
Costa Rican supplier Kapi Kapi growers reports exponential growth, national distribution
MIAMI (MAY 13, 2024) – Kapi Kapi Growers, BB #:371004 a leading Costa Rican grower-shipper of sustainably grown pineapples and...
Dole releases national banana survey
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (April 15, 2024) — Bananas are at the top of the list of “must-buy” fruits and vegetables for...
Chiquita plans transformative National Banana Day
Fort Lauderdale, FL – April 10, 2024 – If you’re happy and you know it, Chiquita wants you to show...
Dole plans 10-day party for National Banana Day 2024
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (March 28, 2024) — For many Americans, Christmas is the biggest day of the year. For others, it’s...
Trader Joe’s raises the price of bananas
Monrovia, CA-based Trader Joe’s BB #:162286 customer-favorite is getting a rate hike. The company has increased the price about 20%,...
Dole announces first inductees of its Banana Hall of Fame
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (March 4, 2024) — Dole Food Company BB #:124463 is honoring a beloved New Orleans restaurant, a pioneering...
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