"We need to treat Costa Rica like a pineapple anchor, not a vulnerability."

2026-04-08 00:00

North America heavily depends on Costa Rica for its supply of pineapples, with the Central American country holding a market share of around 85 percent in Canada and 90 percent in the United States. Consumers prefer the consistency, taste, flavor, and appearance of Costa Rican pineapples, and all sales channels show loyalty to them.

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