Chiquita Banana (previously United Fruit Company) was instrumental in the economic growth of Puerto Armuelles. Masters of marketing, they took a little known, tropical and exotic, fruit back in the 1940’s and turned it into one of the…
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I’ve been on a tangent researching Chiquita history, which has led to some fun discoveries too. Here are some old recipes that were published by Chiquita to educate the public on the multiple uses of bananas – must buy more!…
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Does anyone remember seeing this commercial on TV? Since Chiquita has such a deep history in Puerto Armuelles, I thought I’d share this one. For history of the Chiquita commercials and the jingle’s Lyrics CLICK HERE
The Pier (El Muelle) was built in 1936 by the Chiriqui Land Company, but later became the property of the Panamanian government. It allowed large cargo ships to dock in Puerto for the loading of the bananas for export.
During the community building of the United Fruit Company (later Chiquita Banana) an impressive hospital was built in Puerto Armuelles. The hospital of the Chiriqui Land Company was built in 1932. It was one of the best and most modern…
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The big news in Barú these days is the revival of the banana industry here. Watch for changes that have already begun in Puerto Armuelles! I came across this concise Infographic at Prensa and thought it worthwhile to translate and post…
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September 1st, 2017 the Panama Commission on Trade and Economic Affairs and the National Assembly was presented with a proposal for the long-awaited Dry Canal project known as Chiriquí – Bocas del Toro Intermodal Tourism and Freight Transportation System (Sistema Intermodal de Transporte…
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This short video shows how bananas are harvested for shipping. This was filmed in Baru when Chiquita Banana Company was in full operation in Puerto Armuelles. Fazenda Varcli Pinares, Costa Rica! Pura Vida! Posted by Magreb Brasil on Sunday,…
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What was life like in Puerto Armuelles and Baru during the years when Chiquita was a major force here? This video clip from “the good old days” will give you some idea. “Por un pueblo luchador. La vida es la…
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NOTE: On April 26, 2017, after the publication of this article, the contract law #36-2017, Bill #488, between Del Monte subsidiary Banapiña Panamá S, A and Panama was APPROVED . Below is some of the process that was gone through to…
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