In 2001, Caue Suplicy moved to the United States to pursue a career as a professional triathlete. He often carried with him small squares of dehydrated bananas, made from a family recipe he learned in Brazil. The small squares were an excellent source of potassium and other nutrients. After 10 years of competing at an elite level, he retired from his professional racing career. In 2010, Suplicy created Bananas to share his special snack with others.