Chiquita Celebrates Community and Hispanic Culture with In-Store Pop-Up Events Across Southern California
Leading banana brand brings games, giveaways and joy to local Ontario area shoppers
Fort Lauderdale, FL – April 10, 2025 - Chiquita is proud to bring its iconic yellow and blue colors to Southern California this spring with a vibrant series of Chiquita In-Store Pop-Up events, designed to celebrate and connect with the region’s vibrant Hispanic communities. Taking place April 11–12 at select retailers in Los Angeles area, the pop-ups aim to bring families together the Chiquita way and highlight the brand’s continued commitment to cultural connection, community celebration and consumer delight.
Each pop-up event will offer an immersive Chiquita experience for the whole family — complete with live appearances and photo opportunities with Miss Chiquita, engaging games like the fan-favorite Plinko Board and fun branded giveaways. Created to bring smiles and spark connection, the events will honor the traditions, energy and community spirit that define the region’s Hispanic neighborhoods in a fun and meaningful way.
“We are thrilled to bring these engaging pop-up experiences directly to our consumers and the communities we proudly serve,” said Juliana Furlan, Director of Marketing at Chiquita North America. “These events are not only a celebration of culture and connection, but also a heartfelt thank-you to our loyal Hispanic shoppers who continue to make Chiquita a part of their daily lives.”
The first event will kick off on Friday, April 11 from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM EST, followed by two events on Saturday, April 12, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM across three Ontario locations. Professional photo and video capture will be present at each location to spotlight memorable moments and community engagement.
With a legacy of over 150 years, Chiquita remains dedicated to delivering high-quality products while fostering strong relationships with its diverse consumer base. These pop-up events represent the brand’s ongoing commitment to cultural celebration and shared experiences rooted in community and connection.
For more information on Chiquita Brands, visit www.chiquita.com.
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About Chiquita Brands International
Chiquita is a leading global produce company that is committed to providing both consumers and customers across nearly 70 countries with the highest quality of fruit and service, making Chiquita the banana of choice. For more than 150 years, Chiquita has been proudly producing great-tasting, superior quality bananas. The brand creates a positive impact by implementing the principles of sustainability throughout all of its business practices under the “Behind the Blue Sticker” initiative. Chiquita’s iconic Blue Sticker has been the seal of approval for high-quality fruit, and a celebration of fun, but it also represents an unwavering commitment to sustainable farming, biodiversity and giving back to the communities in which the banana plantations operate. Great-tasting and convenient Chiquita bananas are fat-free, and provide a source of potassium, fiber and vitamin B6. To learn more, visit www.chiquita.com.
