Pineapples

Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. has partnered with the CMA CGM Group to introduce containerized shipping for banana and pineapple exports from the Philippines to Japan and South Korea. This new approach replaces the conventional breakbulk shipping method with containerized logistics, with the goal of enhancing the cold chain efficiency. read more

Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. has teamed up with the CMA CGM Group to introduce containerized shipping for banana and pineapple exports from the Philippines to Japan and South Korea. This initiative replaces the conventional breakbulk shipping method with containerized logistics, with the goal of enhancing the cold chain. read more

The collaboration represents a significant departure from traditional methods of transporting goods in batches and heralds a new era of quality, reliability, and precision in the cold chain for banana and pineapple imports in Northeast Asia. read more

Fresh Del Monte Produce has announced a new partnership with the CMA CGM Group to introduce containerized shipping service for fresh banana and pineapple exports from the Philippines to Japan and South Korea. read more

Produkcja ananasów w Kostaryce odpowiada za 30% krajowego PKB rolniczego i niemal 2% PKB narodowego. Według danych z CANAPEP (Krajowa Izba Producentów i Eksporterów Ananasów), sektor ten generuje niemal 38 000 bezpośrednich oraz 148 000 pośrednich miejsc pracy. 54% z nich jest eksportowane. read more

Fruit consumption significantly increases during the summer, particularly for pineapples and melons. PND, a top manufacturer of fruit processing machinery, has developed a complete line dedicated to these fruits. FreshPlaza recently spoke with Virginia Cascella, who has been an export manager at PND for many years. read more

In particular, berries, watermelons, pineapples, grapes, and bananas were mentioned. Overall, fruit sales increased by almost 10% in just three weeks. In response to the high temperatures, Tesco significantly increased its stockpiling of fruits. The company stated that they worked closely to accommodate the demand. read more

The japoński producent obieraków Astra zaprezentował swoje najnowsze rozwiązanie do przetwarzania ananasów na dużą skalę: FAP-3000. Ta wysokoprędkościowa maszyna może obierać i wydrążać ananasy jednocześnie, pomagając producentom żywności zaoszczędzić czas i zwiększyć efektywność. Nowy model FAP-3000 obecnie przechodzi... read more

As the UK experiences its third heatwave in four weeks, the country's largest food retailer Tesco anticipates selling nearly 4 million punnets of strawberries, 850,000 melons, 200,000 pineapples, and over 2.2 million packs of grapes in the next five days. read more

The sektor rolnictwa pionowego wchodzi w kluczową fazę. Kiedyś uważany za wysokowydajne, ale o ograniczonych możliwościach skalowania, teraz stopniowo rozwija się w praktyczny składnik zrównoważonych systemów żywnościowych i czynnik odporności na zmiany klimatu na skalę globalną. Tegoroczny Szczyt AVF odbywa się w Monachium.

The vertical farming sector is entering a critical phase. Once considered a high-tech niche with limited scalability, it is now steadily evolving into a practical component of sustainable food systems and a contributor to global climate resilience. This year's AVF Summit is taking place in Munich. read more

The demand for pineapple juice and the expansion of markets in countries like Israel and Dubai are driving Costa Rican exports, despite production challenges caused by weather conditions. Álvaro Figueroa, president of Tropicales del Valle company, stated that heavy rains since September 2024 have led to... read more

Del Monte returns to TV with a new summer campaign dedicated to Honeyglow pineapples, the protagonist of a commercial airing on Italian broadcasting channels Rai (Rai1, Rai2, Rai3, RaiSport, RaiNews until July 12) and LA7 (until July 26). Extra sweet, juicy, and irresistible, the Honeyglow pineapple is at the center of a read more

The 2025 World Food Innovation Awards, organized by FoodBev Media, have awarded the Best Food Innovation Award to the Rubyglow pineapple, an exclusive variety grown in the Buenos Aires de Puntarenas region, Costa Rica. This variety, resulting from over 15 years of research and two years of... read more

Among all the fruits sold by Frugisol at Rungis, there is a pineapple variety that has earned a place in a selection of fresh products known for their exceptional taste quality. This pineapple is the Del Monte Gold® Extra Sweet variety from Kenya. Fernando Da Silva, who has been in the business for 31 years, is in charge of selecting the best fruits for the company. read more

Mimo trudności klimatycznych, logistycznych i finansowych, produkcja ananasów na północy Kostaryki pozostaje stabilna i cieszy się dużym popytem na rynku międzynarodowym. Tak twierdzi Alfredo Volio, prezes i dyrektor generalny Upala Agrícola, jednego z głównych eksporterów kraju. "W tym roku było bardzo" read more

In the hilly regions of Tripura, the Queen pineapple is gaining recognition as a potential export product. With a project proposal valued at around US$15.8 million (Rs 132 crore) being reviewed by the Union Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), Tripura is looking to boost the international promotion of its pineapples. read more

Fresh Del Monte is celebrating International Pineapple Day on June 27th with Del Monte Zero, which is described as the "first-ever carbon neutral pineapple". The company says the product, launched in 2022, has been developed to fully offset its carbon footprint from farm to fork. read more

Products like lucuma, passion fruit, cherimoya, and organic pineapple have gained popularity, not necessarily due to their quantities, but because of their potential for differentiation in specialized market segments. Companies like Mariposa Andina, operating in the Andean and Amazon regions, are leveraging these unique products. read more

Fresh Del Monte Produce is celebrating International Pineapple Day on June 27 by showcasing the fruit's evolution from a canned product to a "pop-culture icon". read more

In Thika, Kenya, pineapple farming is undergoing a transformation driven by climate resilience and sustainable practices. Del Monte Kenya has adopted smart agriculture to combat the effects of climate change while safeguarding productivity. Harsh weather conditions, including flooding and read more