On Thursday, September 15 at 12:30pm, a flash mob of bananas appeared in the middle of Pioneer Court in downtown Chicago. As onlookers curiously watched, over thirty-five bananas performed a choreographed dance and handed out bananas and discount coupons to the surrounding spectators during the busy lunch hour. The Flash Mob was organized to promote the 5th annual Del Monte “Go Bananas! Halloween Costume Giveaway.
Every year, Del Monte Fresh Produce N.A., Inc. (Del Monte) hosts the “Go Bananas!” Halloween promotion to encourage healthy eating during the Halloween holiday and promote Del Monte® premium bananas as alternatives to traditional Halloween treats. The “Go Bananas!” promotion gives consumers the chance to win a Del Monte branded banana costume to wear for their Halloween festivities. The contest randomly awards a banana costume to 1,000 Del Monte® banana fans who enter online at www.freshhalloween.com. Fans who want to increase their chances of winning can obtain 5 additional entries by submitting a photo of themselves as a banana using the template provided on the website.
“We are thrilled to bring the Go Bananas Halloween promotion back for its 5th year,” said Dennis Christou, VP Marketing NA. “Consumers of all ages love dressing up as bananas and it is a great way of promoting healthy Halloween treats. This year, we wanted to create even more excitement around our annual Halloween giveaway and loved the idea of a flash mob of bananas. After all, who wouldn’t stop to watch a bunch of bananas dancing in the middle of town?”
The four-week promotion ends on September 30th, 2016 in order to guarantee costume delivery in time for Halloween. For more information about Del Monte’s Go Bananas giveaway, visit us at www.freshhalloween.com.
About Del Monte Fresh Produce N.A., Inc.
Del Monte Fresh Produce N.A., Inc. is one of North America’s leading marketers and distributors of high-quality fresh and fresh-cut fruit and vegetables. Del Monte Fresh Produce N.A., Inc. markets its products in North America under the Del Monte® brand (as well as other brands), a symbol of product innovation, quality, freshness and reliability for over 120 years.
Source: Del Monte Fresh Produce N.A., Inc.
