The world loves bananas. In 2020, global exports reached an estimated 20.2 million metric tonnes—making bananas one of the world’s most important food crops. Back in the early 1990s, in the first years of the Rainforest Alliance, we made it a priority to transform an industry that was once synonymous with worker abuse, rampant deforestation, and the ruin of streams, rivers, and coral reefs.
This page features information about the Rainforest Alliance's work in bananas and links to all our banana-related content and resources.
The Rainforest Alliance has been a catalyst for the farm’s sustainability journey, since our certification program has promoted better practices across the sector at large. We work with farmers and companies in the coffee supply chain, governments, civil society, and millions of individuals to protect forests and biodiversity, act on climate change, and promote the rights and improve the livelihoods of rural people. Together we can change the way the world produces and consumes bananas and create a world where people and nature thrive together.
A leaflet explaining what certified bananas mean for people & nature and how you contribute to making a positive change by buying bananas with the frog seal.
A two-pager for companies interested in in sourcing bananas from Rainforest Alliance Certified farms. Learn about business benefits, impact, and how to get started.
This report offers an in-depth look at our Rainforest Alliance banana certification statistics and analysis of how our program developed in 2020.
Guidance document for companies on how to implement the financial Sustainability Differential and Sustainability Investment requirements in the banana and other fresh fruit sector.
Over the years we’ve worked with most of the world’s biggest companies to improve their banana supply chains, trained farmers in more sustainable growing methods, and built partnerships with local communities, NGOs, and scientists committed to changing the industry.... Continue Reading
After teaming up for an early implementation pilot of our strengthened certification program, both Finca Esmeralda and the Rainforest Alliance took away learnings that will contribute to a more sustainable banana sector.... Continue Reading
The Rainforest Alliance 2020 Certification Program is now published, but that doesn’t mean our work is done. We are continuing to actively seek feedback from farmers, companies, and other partners to make the program better and ensure smooth implementation on the ground. Find out what we’ve been doing with the banana sector and how their feedback helps us fine-tune the standard.... Continue Reading
Our shared responsibility approach aims to distribute this along the supply chain, thus allowing farmers to share costs with buyers and be rewarded for their efforts towards more sustainable agricultural practices. ... Continue Reading
Marketplace 2.0, the Rainforest Alliance online traceability platform, now includes all fresh and processed fruits, vegetables and cut flowers, so it is even easier to trace Rainforest Alliance Certified products through supply chains, and to authorize trademark approvals.
Our shared responsibility approach aims to distribute this along the supply chain, thus allowing farmers to share costs with buyers and be rewarded for their efforts towards more sustainable agricultural practices.
The Rainforest Alliance says climate change and deforestation threaten the supply of key raw ingredients for some of Britain’s favourite foods.
We’re happy to share the annual reports on the Rainforest Alliance and UTZ coffee, cocoa, and tea certification programs.
View this report for an in-depth look at our Rainforest Alliance banana certification statistics and analysis of how our program developed in 2021.... View more
