One Banana Celebrates Walmart TRUST Award
One Banana, a family-owned, vertically integrated company committed to the responsible production of high-quality bananas and natural ingredients, has been recognized by Walmart under its prestigious TRUST Award. The recognition was presented during the Produce Growth Forum held in Bentonville, Ark., and highlights One Banana’s leadership in delivering fresh, safe, and sustainably grown bananas, while advancing food safety, regenerative agriculture, and customer-focused innovation.
This honor builds on One Banana’s long-standing track record of excellence, including being named Supplier of the Year in 2013, a finalist in 2015, and recognized as Giga Gurú in Walmart’s Gigaton Project in 2023 and 2024—an initiative celebrating suppliers advancing emissions reduction and sustainability innovation.
“Being recognized once again by Walmart is a true honor, and a reflection of our commitment to doing things right,” said Rob Adams, President of One Banana. “We are proud to be part of the select group of suppliers that, year after year, stand out for their good practices. This recognition validates our main purpose: to create change for the better, One Banana at a time.”
A Shared Commitment to Regeneration and Innovation
Walmart commended One Banana’s integrated approach to sustainability, which includes:
- Pollinator Conservation: Through the Bee One for Change initiative, One Banana has established Macro-Sanctuaries that protect and conserve native bee species, directly supporting pollination and biodiversity on farms as part of a regenerative agriculture model.
- Maximizing Resources and Upcycled Innovation: One Banana maximizes the value of its harvest by reducing food waste. At its Natural Ingredients Processing Plant, surplus bananas—sustainably grown on certified plantations—are upcycled into high-quality food ingredients, including purée and flakes. In parallel, second-grade fresh bananas—those that fall short of visual appearance standards but remain of excellent quality—are supplied to Walmart’s operations in Guatemala. These actions promote the responsible use of surplus fruit and align with circular economy principles.
- Healthcare Impact: The company’s Human Development Center (HDC) was highlighted for improving health and well-being in rural communities through medical services, nutrition programs, and early childhood development.
With strategically located farms in Guatemala, Ecuador, and Peru, and robust food safety protocols, One Banana ensures a consistent supply of responsibly grown fruit while reinforcing positive impact rooted in trust, responsibility, and long-term value.
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