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Dole’s national banana survey reveals unexpected purchase preference

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.

The Packer Staff

Apr 15, 2024
Bananas

To mark National Banana Day, Chiquita says it has planned a daylong event with all things banana, as well as a social media campaign to promote the health benefits of bananas.

Chiquita dubs National Banana Day as National Chiquita Day

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.

Christina Herrick

Apr 10, 2024
Bananas

In collaboration with artist and Happy Art Movement founder Romero Britto, Chiquita's latest campaign features a special art piece that illustrates the pop nature of Chiquita bananas.

Chiquita teams with Happy Art Movement founder Romero Britto

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.

The Packer Staff

Jan 31, 2024
Bananas

Equifruit’s new conventional banana stickers say: “I’m a total fan girl of fair pay,” says Kim Chackal, co-owner and director of sales and marketing.

Equifruit drives Fairtrade-certified banana sales

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.

Tom Karst

Oct 23, 2023
Social Responsibility , Bananas

Retailers and customers had an opportunity to tour The Explorer and learn more about Chiquita’s sustainable operations.

Chiquita expands shipping fleet with largest company-owned vessels to date

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.

Jennifer Strailey

Oct 02, 2023
Sustainability , Bananas , Logistics

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