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Bananas

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.

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What does having Rainforest Alliance Certified bananas mean?

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.

Rainforest Alliance Certified Bananas

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.

2020 Bananas Certification Data Report

This report offers an in-depth look at our Rainforest Alliance banana certification statistics and analysis of how our program developed in 2020.

Sustainability Differential and Investment: Bananas Sector Guidance

Guidance document for companies on how to implement the financial Sustainability Differential and Sustainability Investment requirements in the banana and other fresh fruit sector.

Must Reads


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Rainforest Alliance Certified Bananas

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
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Organizational Updates

Learnings from the Field: Finca Esmeralda and the Future of Certified Bananas

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
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Organizational Updates

How We’re Working with the Banana Sector to Implement and Improve Our New Certification Program

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
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Shared Responsibility: This Is What It Means for the Fruit & Banana Sectors 

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
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Traceability for Fresh & Processed Fruits, Vegetables and Cut Flowers

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.[Read more...]

Published on April 7, 2022

Topics: 2020 Certification ProgramBananasCertificationFlowersSupply Chain CertificationTraceability

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The Rainforest Alliance Acknowledges New Oxfam Germany Report Highlighting Worker’s Rights in German Fruit Supply Chain

We applaud Oxfam’s important efforts to further the protection of human rights in global supply chains.[Read more...]

Published on March 3, 2022

Topics: BananasFruitInsights

Project Profile: Driving Improvement in the Banana Sector

This project is promoting best practices in the banana value chain in Guatemala and Ecuador.[Read more...]

Published on February 10, 2022

Topics: BananasEcuadorGuatemalaIn the Field

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Learnings from the Field: Finca Esmeralda and the Future of Certified Bananas

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.[Read more...]

Published on December 7, 2021

Topics: 2020 Certification ProgramBananasCertificationShared Responsibility

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Rainforest Alliance Certified Bananas

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.[Read more...]

Published on September 10, 2021

Topics: BananasInsights

Reports

Banana Certification Data Report 2020

View this report for an in-depth look at our Rainforest Alliance banana certification statistics and analysis of how our program developed in 2020.
View: Banana Certification Data Report 2020

Published on August 25, 2021
Available in: English, Spanish

Topics: BananasCertificationFarm CertificationSupply Chain Certification

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