Pineapples

Exports of Ecuadorian tropical fruits from January to August increased by 38%, according to the Central Bank of Ecuador (BCE). This growth is mainly driven by non-traditional products such as pitahaya, pineapple, passion fruit, tree tomato, and lulo, which have gained recognition in global markets. read more

The growth was driven by products such as dragon fruits, pineapples, and passion fruits. The USA was the main destination country, followed by the European Union and Canada. read more

Pineapple production in Costa Rica is expected to face a challenging outlook for the first half of 2026, as stated by Gustavo Zamora Alvarado, president of the Cámara de Piñeros Unidos de Costa Rica (Costa Rica's Chamber of United Pineapple Producers). The heavy rains from November to March have caused difficulties for many producers. read more

Fyffes and Morrisons have announced a joint in-store campaign for bananas and pineapples, running in 488 Morrisons outlets across the UK. The initiative, titled "Eat 'em, Like 'em, Love 'em," is designed to encourage consumers to try and explore different ways of enjoying the two fruits. read more

Fyffes and Morrisons have launched a significant in-store brand activation campaign for bananas and pineapples in 488 stores throughout the UK. read more

India's pineapple exports are increasing steadily, although they still account for a small percentage of total production, according to Githu James, Managing Director of Pineco Foods Pvt. Ltd. "We meet international demand by exporting the 'Queen' pineapple, known locally as the Vazhakulam Pineapple, which has a" read more

Markets in Bhubaneswar and Cuttack continue to showcase local crops of Odisha such as mangoes, bananas, guavas, and pineapples. Additionally, there is a growing presence of imported fruits and vegetables, indicating a change in consumer preferences and culinary habits. In the past decade, broccoli has also gained popularity in these markets. read more

Dole is going to introduce a new type of pineapple, which they intend to promote as a high-quality product under the brand name Colada Royale. read more

Costa Rica continues to be the top producer and exporter of fresh pineapples globally, mainly sending them to the United States and Europe. Approximately 65% of our country's production is shipped to North American buyers, positioning us as a market leader, while the remaining portion is exported to Europe, where there is demand. read more

A rare variety of pineapple from Costa Rica has gained international attention after being featured on the YouTube channel MrBeast 2, which has over 52 million subscribers. The Rubyglow, grown in Buenos Aires de Puntarenas by Fresh Del Monte, was tasted by Nolan Hansen and Majd Khader in a video. read more

Dole is launching a new variety of pineapple, which it plans to market as a premium product under the brand name Colada Royale. read more

The Frutta party celebrates its twentieth edition milestone. Over this time, the project has reached over 73,000 young people in more than twenty municipalities in Piedmont, becoming a regular appointment for food education in schools. Leggi Battaglio is investing in pineapple production. read more

On September 17th, the Mazurkas Conference Center in Warsaw will host the 19th edition of Fresh Market, the most important B2B event for the fresh fruit and vegetable sector in Central and Eastern Europe. read more

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We are excited to announce that Auchan Poland, one of the leading hypermarket chains in Central Europe, will be joining us at Fresh Market 2025! read more

​Fresh Market 2025 will host a large delegation of twenty Turkish companies exporting fresh fruits and vegetables, representing diverse segments of the country’s dynamically growing sector. read more

By investing in three manual machine solutions from KRONEN, the company optimizes its processes in the production of high-quality, dried pineapple rings for the international market. read more

Tropicaux, a company based in Guinea specializing in dried fruit production and exports, has implemented machinery from Kronen GmbH to enhance its pineapple processing operations. The company manufactures dried pineapple rings for global markets, including the U.S., the EU, and various African countries. read more

According to research conducted by the National Pineapple Project, a part of the National Institute for Agricultural and Forestry Innovation (INIAF), the use of gamma irradiation can prolong the post-harvest shelf life of pineapples by more than 15 days. The study specifically examined the MD2 variety and assessed the effectiveness of this technology. read more

The supply of pineapples is currently at its lowest point of 2025. Peter Leifermann from Chestnut Hill Farms stated, "The entire industry is down about 3.3 percent year-over-year out of Costa Rica, where the overwhelming majority of fresh pineapples for North America are grown." This decline follows an earlier start. read more