Pineapples

Costa Rica's pineapple industry is undergoing significant changes as a result of weather challenges, rising production costs, and shifting global consumption patterns. Jalaram Fruit, a Costa Rican company with 15 years of experience in pineapple production and export, is a major supplier. read more

The sales in the Fresh segment increased by 9.4% or 70.4 million US dollars in the fourth quarter, primarily due to higher global volume of bananas sold, higher global prices for pineapples, and higher prices and volume for plantains in North America. read more

Germany is one of Europe's leading importers of fruits and vegetables. In 2023, Spain was its main supplier of lettuce, cucumber, citrus fruits, melons, watermelons, and stone fruits; the Netherlands was its main supplier of potatoes, tomatoes, carrots, grapes, bananas, and pineapples; and Italy was also a significant supplier. read more

The Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage in Sri Lanka celebrated its 50th anniversary with a fruit feast for its 68 elephants. The animals indulged in pineapples, bananas, melons, and cucumbers, while visitors were served milk rice and traditional sweets. Established in 1975, the orphanage has been successful in its mission. read more

Battaglio acquires a 500-hectare farm located in the canton of San Carlos, Costa Rica, one of the most renowned regions for pineapple production. Partnership with the Corrales family. read more

Only a limited amount of pineapples is currently available. Production is suffering due to the warm and humid weather, especially in Costa Rica. The market situation for mangoes is similar. In Peru, the season is currently coming to an end (week 8). The harvest was affected by a lack of water. read more

The Italian company Battaglio has established Agricola El Camino, a new joint venture pineapple supplier in Costa Rica. read more

The Italian company Battaglio has established Agricola El Camino, a new joint venture for pineapple supply in Costa Rica. read more

The Italian company Battaglio has acquired Agricola El Camino, a major supplier of pineapples based in Costa Rica. read more

Just in time for the beginning of the Fruit Logistica 2025 trade fair, Frigotec GmbH introduced its newest application of the Softripe fruit ripening process. Building on the system's successful market launches for bananas, avocados, mangoes, and pineapples last year, the technology now offers even more. read more

Citronex would like to alert their colleagues in the fresh produce industry about a scammer attempting to purchase bananas and pineapples using the name of Yellow Fresh Fruits. "We fell victim to individuals falsely representing themselves as employees of Yellow Fresh Fruits Srl, our subsidiary in Romania, where we have 2." read more

Within the broader fresh produce category, tropical fruits still occupy a somewhat niche position. Even well-known products like mangoes and pineapples are not yet considered essential items, but the category is experiencing growth, as evidenced by a significant increase in sales of 15.6% (in value) and 6.1% read more

Three people tried to shoplift openly at Woolworths in Mt Wellington, Auckland. They stole a 10-pack of Mountain Dew, laundry detergent, and a pineapple. One of the women threw an item at a customer and later pretended to throw a pineapple at a staff member. A trolley worker attempted to prevent their escape, but... read more

Costa Rica: Pineapples for every taste and many new products read more

Jak obchodzisz powrót swoich kosta Ricańskich ananasów do Holandii? Ten holenderski importer wybrał kreatywne podejście - ułożył słowo "ananas" z pudełek z ananasami.

How do you celebrate the return of your Costa Rican pineapples to the Netherlands? This Dutch importer chose a creative approach—spelling out the word "pineapple" using boxes of pineapples. read more

Lupa Pizza in Norwich, England, has priced its Hawaiian pizza at £100 in an effort to deter customers from ordering the divisive pineapple topping. Co-owner Francis Woolf has made his strong aversion to pineapple on pizza clear, saying, "I absolutely loathe pineapple on a pizza." Despite the steep cost, customers are still welcome to order it. read more

The agricultural sector continues to be one of the primary sources of exports for Costa Rica, representing 18% of total international shipments in 2024; a 7% increase from 2023. However, global market dynamics present challenges in terms of logistics, costs, regulations, and consumption for Costa Rican agricultural products. read more

Despite their nutritional similarities, green and yellow kiwis differ slightly in taste, texture, and the sensation they cause when eaten, especially regarding the peculiar "itchy" sensation that remains on the tongue and that is popularly associated with green kiwi. The explanation for this lies in the specific enzymes present in green kiwi that are not as prominent in yellow kiwi. read more

The pineapple sector in Costa Rica concluded 2024 with stable prices and growth prospects for 2025. Internationally, the fresh pineapple market continues to be competitive, with the United States and Europe being the primary export markets. "The pineapple market demonstrated notable stability in 2024. read more

The pineapple export sector in Panama is currently experiencing significant challenges this season due to logistical issues, adverse weather conditions, and fluctuations in global prices. Despite attempts to diversify markets and boost production, exporters and producers are still facing obstacles. read more