Abstract: One aspect of the invention relates to an apparatus (2) for forming a cavity within a banana (1). The apparatus (2) includes a cutting tool (18) having an arcuate tubular cutter (7) extendible into the banana (1) to form a longitudinally extending cavity within the banana (1). Another aspect of the invention relates to a method for forming a cavity within a banana (1). The method includes the steps of moving a cutting tool (18) having an arcuate tubular cutter (7) into engagement with a banana (1) such that the cutter (7) extends into the banana (1) to form a longitudinally extending cavity within the banana (1), and removing the cutter (7) from the banana (1). Another aspect of the invention relates to a method of filling the banana (1) with a food product such as chocolate.