In celebration of National Banana Split Day (August 25), North America’s leading Fairtrade-certified banana importer Equifruit wants to make sure sundaes don’t just taste good, but they do some good, too.
The company has whipped up a next-level banana split recipe that combines serious sugary indulgence with positive social impact, using their signature Equifruit Fairtrade bananas.
“My kids love a banana split”, says Kim Chackal, Co-owner and VP of Marketing and Sales at Equifruit. “And I love knowing that every time I reach for an Equifruit Fairtrade banana to make their dessert, I’m supporting fair pay for banana farmers. Choosing Fairtrade isn’t just a feel-good moment, it’s a must.”
Since 2006, Equifruit has been on a mission to right the wrongs of the banana industry with a 100% Fairtrade commitment. Under the Fairtrade Standards, banana farmers are paid a minimum price for their fruit, set independently by Fairtrade International.
In addition, for every case of bananas sold, Equifruit pays $1 in Fairtrade Premium directly to grower communities. They decide how they spend it—whether it’s schools, healthcare, clean water, climate resilience, or other community investments. To date, Equifruit has paid over $4.7 million to banana producers.
Equifruit’s ultimate Fairtrade banana split recipe
- 3 scoops of your favourite ice cream
- One perfectly ripe Equifruit banana, sliced in half (lengthwise, obviously)
- Whipped cream
- A generous drizzle of chocolate sauce
- Sprinkles (the more, the better!)
- Glacé cherries for that classic finish
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