Latest Fresh Produce News & Insights

The Association of Banana Exporters of Ecuador reports that overall exports are up 3.38%, due to uneven demand expansion across the world... Read More

Pressured by disease and global issues on the one side, and changing consumer interests on the other, the future of banana marketing must become more engaging... Read More

Equifruit says its mission is global fair-trade banana domination, and it’s pursuing that “badass” vision through unexpected, nimble marketing... Read More

The Montreal-based Fairtrade International-certified banana company has been named one of Canada’s top growing companies by The Globe and Mail for a fourth consecutive year. .. Read More

Produce distributors are hoping the market’s progress carries into fall... Read More

Retailers and customers are preparing for rising prices, supply disruptions and potentially less variety... Read More

Unusually strong ocean swells created a chokepoint for tropical fruit exporters at Costa Rica’s most important Pacific port, and retailers can expect schedule disruptions and reduced supplies in the coming weeks, says Fresh Del Monte’s Raul Saca... Read More

Fresh Del Monte is warning such a shortage is on the horizon, with shifting climate patterns and disease pressures resulting in diminished supplies in key growing regions like Costa Rica, where production is down 23%... Read More

The Banana Association of North America warns that 10% reciprocal tariffs could raise banana costs exponentially at supermarkets... Read More

The U.S. imported about 10.4 billion pounds, up from 10.2 billion pounds in 2023, according to the USDA... Read More

The brand has again been honored for its leadership in category innovation, sustainability and shopper engagement... Read More

Initially available to retailers across the U.S. and Canada, Kapi-branded organic bananas will soon be shipped to Europe... Read More

Produce experts tell why it's an outdated belief to sell bananas based on price alone, as the fruit is a category leader, no matter what... Read More

The company's "Small Change, Big Difference" campaign, which promotes support for breast cancer patients and prevention, is in partnership with the American Cancer Society... Read More

Chiquita says its specially crafted recipes serve as a fun and tasty way for families to enjoy bananas, which offer a natural, fresh and healthy snack option for children... Read More

The museum timed the three-month Bobby Banana display to coincide with Dole's 125th "Banana-Versary," a year-long celebration of the global produce company's 125 years in the banana business... Read More

Dole Food Co. says it has created the ultimate wedding reception menu for couples that are as bananas for bananas as they are for each other... Read More

Nearly 83% of consumers surveyed said they purchased this tropical fruit in the past 12 months, according to The Packer’s Fresh Trends 2024... Read More

The Costa Rican grower-shipper says it has achieved national distribution after launching its brand in North America a little more than three years ago... Read More

Bananas top the list of “must-buy” fruits and vegetables on shoppers’ grocery trips, followed by grapes and apples, finds a new national banana survey commissioned by Dole Food Co... Read More

The company plans for a free event to celebrate all things banana on April 17 in Florida, and it invites fans to share bright and yellow memories through social media posts... Read More

Seeking to capture the “joyful spirit” of its brand, Chiquita says its latest campaign, “Pop by Nature,” is a vivid fusion of art and nature... Read More

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. .. Read More

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... Read More

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... Read More