bananas
Produce industry headlines: February 3, 2026
Read retail news on Kroger's store expansion and Trader Joe's fresh operations, crop updates on bananas and imported citrus, and...
Produce industry headlines: February 2, 2026
As February starts, read about independent grocers embracing technology, a farewell interview of Walmart's CEO, and more.
Fresh Del Monte Produce partners with Vietnam firm for banana supply
Fresh Del Monte Produce enters into a strategic partnership with THACO Agri, a leading regional producer in Vietnam and Cambodia.
Fyffes research shows bananas remain most popular fruit
Fyffes releases recent European-wide consumer research which confirms the popularity of bananas as the consumer’s No. 1 favorite fruit.
IFPA: Tariff relief should improve fresh produce availability and affordability
IFPA says easing cost pressures on items not grown domestically in sufficient supply is essential to maintaining affordability.
U.S. to cut tariffs on bananas and other items from four countries
The Trump administration announced trade deals with four Latin American countries, which would lower tariffs on items such as bananas.
Dole continues to support runners throughout November
Dole Food Company is taking its mission to Make the World a Healthier Place on the road this November supporting three major...
Fresh Del Monte CEO warns of more banana supply chain disruptions
Fresh Del Monte Produce Chairman and CEO Mohammad Abu-Ghazaleh said global banana production faces an increasing threat.
Dole Food Company partners with Minecraft for global marketing campaign
Dole Food Company announces new partnership with Minecraft to inspire health through interactive play, education, and fruit-fueled fun.
Banana industry formalizes association to support the category
Four major banana importers announce the formation of a new not-for-profit trade association to support the banana category in North...
Best in Blue Book Awards Fall 2025: Bananas
We are thrilled to announce the Fall 2025 Best in Blue Book awards. This prestigious recognition honors the top ~1% of companies.
Fresh Del Monte to launch marketing campaign with Disney’s ‘Zootopia 2’
Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. is teaming up with Disney’s “Zootopia 2” to launch a 360-degree campaign celebrating the release...
The Produce Reporter Week in Review August 29, 2025
Bananas face shortages due to weather, labor, and disease problems. But that doesn't mean that banana inflation is set to...
Del Monte warns banana shortages may get worse
Latin American banana growers face severe challenges from extreme weather to disease pressure to rising production costs.
Equifruit to share Fairtrade-certified banana affordability at OPS
Equifruit's message at OPS 2025: the cost of upgrading to Fairtrade bananas for an entire year is less than that...
Colombia’s exports to the U.S. grew 15% in Q1
During the first quarter of 2025, Colombia's exports to the United States increased by 15 percent, with several produce items...
Chiquita launches ‘Likely the Best Snack Ever’ campaign
With its new banana campaign, "Likely the Best Snack Ever," Chiquita is redefining what it means to snack smart.
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...
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