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We’re bananas over this story shared by the Carter Burden Network! Bolivar Bajana (“Boli”) recently celebrated his 100th birthday, and he attributed his good health to eating a banana a day 😉 Before he migrated to the U.S., Boli lived in Ecuador, where he worked at a fruit factory that is now Chiquita and probably had the chance to eat a lot of bananas. Happy Birthday, Boli!

As part of our collaboration with Illumination’s “Despicable Me 4,” we popped up in historic locations throughout Europe, depicting the epic evolution of the Minions’ love for bananas, “in every era!”.

We are thrilled to have a brand presence at the 81st Venice International Film Festival for the first time ever! We’re partnering with the prestigious Terrazza Biennale and Terrazza Cinematografo by Atlas Concorde at the iconic Hotel Excelsior Venice Lido resort, welcoming guests with exclusive tastings and special mocktails made with Chiquita products. Additionally, throughout the festival, our video content will appear on the red carpet’s big screen!

Chiquita is excited to peel back the curtain on its latest campaign, “It Peels so Good in Every Era”, in collaboration with Illumination’s "Despicable Me 4, in theaters now.” Fans can get ready to join the Minions on a banana-filled adventure through time, exploring their hilarious evolution with bananas by their side. From the prehistoric jungles to the latest Mega escapades, everyone’s favorite yellow friends and fruit have been inseparable through the ages. Since their creation, Minions have always had one thing in mind: bananas. These bananas have become a true link between eras, as well as an integral part of the Minions’ evolution throughout history. The new “It Peels so Good in Every Era” campaign highlights the Minions’ quirky charm and insatiable love for bananas, making this the perfect match. Banana lovers can also enjoy specially crafted recipes created for the campaign. It's a fun and tasty way for families to enjoy Chiquita bananas together and discover delicious new twists on their favorite fruit. https://www.despicable.me/ #itpeelssogood #wearebananas #despicableme4

Directly from the Tropics, our sustainability director Peter Stedman shares some curious facts about the Banana Plantation. Did you know that Banana is actually a plant and not a tree? And that every bunch of Chiquita Banana is covered in blue bags from Plantation to protect it from sunlight? All our fruit receives the best care to guarantee best taste and quality to our customers and consumers. #wearebananas #besttastebestquality

There were fast cars, family fun and delicious Chiquita Bananas. From booth to trackside, we had a blast at the Hy-vee IndyCar Race Weekend, in Newton Iowa. Looking forward to next year! Thank you Hy-Vee, Inc.

We are excited to share that Chiquita was recognized with multiple Awards at the latest #NCAwards 2024 in Italy, including a Silver at the Gran Prix! ‘Small Change, Big Difference’ Campaign: -       Gold in the CSR/Purpose/Sustainability/Non-profit -       Gold as Best Print Campaign -       Silver at the Gran Prix -       Bronze in the Health Project     “It Peels so Good“ Campaign: -       Gold as the Best Global Campaign designed by an Italian Agency -       Silver in the OOH Campaign -       Silver in the Digital Outdoor -       Bronze in the Food Section Congratulations to our internal team leading and involved in the project! Thank you Bitmama for the partnership! #wearebananas #smallchangebigdifference #itpeelssogood #NCAwards

We are thrilled to announce that Chiquita has been awarded the prestigious Loblaw Companies Limited President’s Award for Partner of the Year. This honor is a testament to our collaborative spirit and transparent communication, aimed at enhancing and adding value to the customer's shopping experience. At Chiquita, we are deeply inspired by this recognition, which drives us to continuously pursue excellence in delivering the best quality fruit, exceptional service, effective category management, and upholding the Chiquita brand's promise in every aspect of our business partnerships. This esteemed accolade was bestowed upon us during the inaugural Loblaw’s Supplier Summit held in Toronto last week and was presented by Loblaw's CEO Per Bank and EVP Michael Rinaldi. It was with great pride that our president, Carlos Lopez Flores, accepted this award amidst a gathering of esteemed colleagues and industry professionals. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Loblaw Companies Limited for this remarkable recognition and reaffirm our dedication to fostering mutually beneficial relationships and driving innovation within the produce sector.

We're excited to announce our global partnership with Illumination for the highly anticipated release of Despicable Me 4, arriving in cinemas worldwide on July 3! The Minions have always been bananas for bananas, and this summer, Chiquita is celebrating that love with our fun and vibrant new campaign, highlighting the Minions' banana-filled adventures and our 'peeling good' philosophy. Get ready for a bunch of exciting surprises to make this summer extra special. Stay tuned for more Despicable Me and banana fun heading your way!

We are proud to announce our two-year collaboration with the Instituto Nacional de Aprendizaje (INA), a prestigious technical learning institute in Costa Rica. This partnership offers students the opportunity to gain practical training on our farms in key areas such as quality, maintenance, and production, following the German model of "alternation." By splitting their time between theoretical classes and hands-on experience, students will complete their certification with a unique and valuable addition to traditional education. Upon graduating, top-performing students will have the chance to work with us at Chiquita. This initiative is a significant step forward for the development of the villages around our farms. It provides an alternative path to obtaining a formal certificate backed by the government, contributing to community development and sustainable farming. We are humbled by the opportunity to invest in education and community development and are excited to soon extend this program to our farms in Panama. Stay tuned for more updates! #Education #CommunityDevelopment #SustainableFarming #TechnicalTraining