The Good Bunch was launched last year by MG Marketing and Dole New Zealand Ltd to donate bananas to New Zealand’s most vulnerable communities through Salvation Army foodbanks every week.

It has delivered on its promise, with over four tonnes of top-quality Dole bananas distributed to nine key locations across the country.

A key driver for establishing the Good Bunch programme was not only to donate bananas but to also create a direct link between MG branches and local foodbanks, enabling our co-operative to facilitate the distribution of other produce that might otherwise end up going to waste.

Now established, it also provides a platform for MG growers to contribute fresh produce. Growers are encouraged to get in touch with their local branch to talk about how they can support the programme.