Chiquita Energizes the 46th Annual Bank of America Chicago Marathon with a Commitment to Blissful Active Lifestyles

Leading banana brand provides runners with a fun and delicious pre and post-run snack

Fort Lauderdale, FL – October 9, 2024 – Chiquita is bananas for running! The leading banana brand is collaborating with the Bank of America Chicago Marathon for another year in a row to provide runners with a boost of natural energy. This year, Chiquita has pushed beyond performance and nutrition, focusing on bringing joy and fun to the event. With more than 70,000 bananas donated, Chiquita will fuel athletes during the race and help them recover with the perfect snack, while encouraging them to embrace the lighter side of participating in such a joyful event.

Chiquita’s iconic Bananaman is taking part in the marathon fun, bringing an extra dose of banana-powered bliss to runners as they conquer the miles! Decked out in his signature yellow suit and radiating energy, Bananaman will be stationed along the racecourse, cheering on participants with his infectious enthusiasm and handing out Chiquita bananas to fuel their performance with natural energy. After crossing the finish line, runners and attendees can swing by Chiquita’s post-race zone, that will feature a prize wheel and podium for photo opportunities, and attendees can write encouraging messages for their friends and family on Chiquita posters.

Chiquita bananas offer a powerhouse of benefits to athletes, because they are a great source of fiber, potassium and vitamin B. They are the perfect portable boost that provides the fuel necessary for runners to power their training and their racing days. Ideal for both pre-race preparation and post-race recovery, Chiquita bananas are the ultimate snack for runners and sportspeople around the globe.

“At Chiquita, we can’t wait to fuel another year of marathon runners with our nutritious bananas at the Bank of America Chicago Marathon,” said Juliana Furlan, Director of Marketing for Chiquita North America. “Our focus goes beyond just providing a great pre and post-run snack—Chiquita is committed to enhancing the blissfulness of being active and having fun at such an incredible event. We want runners to feel energized, embrace the moment and enjoy the experience!”

For more information on Chiquita’s initiatives, visit www.chiquita.com.Please find high-res images linked here.

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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.