bananas

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...

5 days ago 2 minute read

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...

1 week ago 3 minute read

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...

4 weeks ago 6 minute read

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...

4 weeks ago 3 minute read

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...

3 months ago 3 minute read

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,...

5 months ago 1 minute read

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...

5 months ago 3 minute read

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,...

6 months ago 2 minute read

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...

7 months ago 5 minute read

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...

7 months ago 4 minute read

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...

8 months ago 5 minute read

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...

9 months ago 4 minute read

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...

11 months ago 3 minute read

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...

1 year ago 5 minute read

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...

1 year ago 5 minute read

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...

1 year ago 6 minute read

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%,...

1 year ago 2 minute read

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...

1 year ago 6 minute read

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