Port of Wilmington Delaware Brings 5 Fruits A DAY and More

This Saturday, September 22^nd, the Port of Wilmington will participate in the second Wilmington Wellness Day Festival at Rodney Square. Wilmington Wellness Day is organized by the “5 A Day” organization, the City of Wilmington and more than 100 local organizations that promote a healthy lifestyle and healthy diet, through exhibits, interactive activities, and screen checks. 

The Port of Wilmington, the Number One port in the U.S. for fruit and produce imports, will join the “5 A Day” promotion festival to promote healthy eating habits and consumption of a minimum of five pieces of fruit and produce per day.  Visitors to the Port’s booth will enjoy fresh Chiquita bananas, and New Zealand apples and kiwi fruit.  Information about fruit imports through Wilmington and tours of the Port will be also available.  

The Diamond State Port Corporation, which owns and operates the Port of Wilmington, and its fruit customers are great advocators and supporters of a healthy lifestyle through various community organizations and community programs including the 5 A Day organization, American Heart Association, the American Cancer Society, and The Delaware Division of Public Health.  

Founded in 1923, the Port of Wilmington is an important asset for the local and regional economy, generating more than 5,800 jobs and contributing over $22 million in annual tax revenues to State and local government.  The Port is owned and operated by the Diamond State Port Corporation, a corporation of the State of Delaware.  For further information, digital photos, free tours of the Port and free speakers contact:  Vered Nohi-Becker, Marketing Services Manager at the Port of Wilmington @ (302) 472-7819, e-mail: vnbecker@port.state.de.us