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...

5 months ago 2 minute read

Produce industry headlines: February 2, 2026

As February starts, read about independent grocers embracing technology, a farewell interview of Walmart's CEO, and more.

5 months ago 2 minute read

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.

8 months ago 5 minute read

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.

8 months ago 4 minute read

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.

8 months ago 3 minute read

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. 

8 months ago 1 minute read

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...

8 months ago 3 minute read

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. 

8 months ago 4 minute read

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.

9 months ago 4 minute read

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...

9 months ago 3 minute read

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.

9 months ago 1 minute read

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...

9 months ago 5 minute read

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...

11 months ago 4 minute read

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.

11 months ago 4 minute read

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...

1 year ago 3 minute read

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...

1 year ago 2 minute read

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.

1 year ago 5 minute read

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...

1 year ago 2 minute read

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