World Banana Day: Bananas named Australia’s favourite fruit in new data report

Data from MyFitnessPal marks World Banana Day by crowning the fruit as Australia’s most-logged snack, beating out the popular avocado.

Data from MyFitnessPal marks World Banana Day by crowning the fruit as Australia’s most-logged snack, beating out the popular avocado. Credit: Pexels / Kampus Production

Key Points

• Bananas reached a record 9 million logs last year, overshadowing avocado’s 6.4 million.
• Tradition dictates the habit, with most Australians peeling from the stem and eating the fruit solo.
• Texture is a priority for consumers, with 58% preferring firmer, slightly yellow bananas.

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