Banana

Our customers use bananas because they provide natural sweetness, a soft texture, and strong functional benefits in a wide range of products. Bananas are commonly processed into purees, powders, and concentrates, which are used in baked goods, baby foods, smoothies, and snacks. Their high natural sugar content allows manufacturers to reduce added sugars while maintaining flavor, and their smooth, binding texture makes them effective as a fat replacer or moisture-retaining ingredient. Bananas are also a good source of nutrients like potassium and fiber, supporting health-oriented marketing claims. Additionally, their mild flavor blends easily with other ingredients, and their availability in shelf-stable processed forms makes them practical for large-scale production and consistent product formulation.

Brothers International is proud to offer various fruit juices and concentrates as USDA Organic certified.

Banana can be supplied as organic upon request

Available From

Our Banana is sourced from the earth's prime growing regions. Contact us to learn more.

Available As

We supply Banana in many different formats. Contact us to learn more.

Harvest Seasons

Bananas grow in both hemispheres all year long.

About Banana – Reliable Supplier for Banana Concentrate and Puree

A Berry in Disguise

Bananas are elongated tropical fruits that grow in clusters on large herbaceous plants, commonly referred to as banana trees. They have a soft, sweet flesh and a peel that turns from green to yellow as the fruit ripens. Bananas are believed to have originated in Southeast Asia and are now widely cultivated in tropical and subtropical regions around the world. They are one of the most consumed fruits globally due to their convenience, portability, and year-round availability. Bananas are typically harvested while still green to prevent damage during transport and then ripened before reaching consumers.

The Brothers International

Quality Promise

Brothers International and its 4 divisions, Brothers Ingredients, Dennick Fruit Source, Hosh International and Food Partners, are trusted global importers of premium ingredients to major food and beverage manufacturers in North America. We deliver consistent quality and supply across every format the industry demands. Our Banana is sourced from the earth’s prime growing regions where farming expertise, climate and soil composition come together to produce Banana of exceptional caliber. All of our suppliers undergo a rigorous vetting process to ensure we work with only the highest-quality processors and can fully guarantee traceability, sustainability, and compliance with all international regulations.

Each of our divisions has a specialized operations team to manage shipments and coordinate with customers and suppliers. They work closely with our in-house customs team to ensure efficient clearance, and collaborate with the USDA and FDA to maintain full regulatory compliance. This ensures your ingredients move seamlessly through every stage of import, arriving on time and ready for production with complete confidence. With decades of sourcing expertise and a strong commitment to customer success, you can count on Brothers International to deliver the premium ingredients your products require.

Available from Brothers International, Banana fruit products: banana concentrate, banana essences, banana IQF, banana juice and banana puree.

Industry Glossery

A Reference Guide for Fruit Ingredient Terminology

Check out our glossary for a consolidated reference of commonly used terminology across the global fruit ingredient industry. It provides straightforward definitions and context for the language and concepts referenced throughout the industry.