Pineapples

The Japanese pineapple market is currently growing, as local consumers prefer fresh pineapples. Japan's annual consumption exceeds 180,000 tons, which includes juice, canned, and dried pineapple products. Since Japan's climate is not suitable for pineapple cultivation, the country imports... read more

Australia's Piñata Farms has started its yearly pineapple harvest in Mareeba, Far North Queensland, moving from its main location in Wamuran, Southeast Queensland. This change guarantees the ongoing national supply of their pineapples all year round. Despite facing challenges from. read more

For the first time, Dubai, UAE, received a shipment of pineapples and papayas from Bangladesh through Chattogram Port. The export was carried out by South Breeze Agro, an exporter based in Dhaka, using a reefer container on an experimental basis. The shipment was destined for Mohammed Kamal. read more

The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL) in the Solomon Islands, under the guidance of Permanent Secretary Dr. Samson Viulu, has announced plans to export fresh pineapples to Australia starting in 2025. This initiative follows encouragement from the Australian High Commission. read more

Rich Ellenson (from the US) managed to cut a pineapple in just 17.85 seconds, beating the previous record of 27.07 seconds. read more

"Zapotrzebowanie na świeżną ananas wzrosło znacząco w 2024 roku, zarówno w bezpośredniej konsumpcji, jak i w produktach przemysłowych. Ceny ananasa utrzymywały się na stabilnym poziomie w ostatnich latach, ale zewnętrzne czynniki takie jak koszty wytworzenia i wycena waluty Kostaryki miały wpływ na działalność firmy." read more

Costa Rica, traditionally recognized for its pineapple production, has experienced a rise in its cassava exports, transforming this fruit into one of the country's top 10 export products. This development is not only advantageous for producers but is also enhancing the country's economy. Evelyn Bonilla read more

Krajem Zachodniej Afryki, który ma dość duże zbiory ananasów, jest Benin, ale eksportuje się niewiele. Armanda Chogolou, CEO Armacar Eagle Agro Business, mówi, że ma nadzieję, iż benińskie ananasy zdobędą więcej rynków. Chogolou wyjaśnia: "Uprawiamy dwa rodzaje ananasa w Beninie, Sugar".

In West Africa, the country of Benin has a fairly large pineapple production but exports very little. Armanda Chogolou, CEO of Armacar Eagle Agro Business, says she hopes that Beninese pineapples will conquer more markets. Chogolou explains: "We grow two varieties of pineapple in Benin, the Sugar". read more

How did the production of fruit and vegetable juices as well as frozen fruits and vegetables evolve in the three quarters of 2024? read more

One of Australia's leading pineapple producers, Piñata Farms, has started harvesting at its farm in the Mareeba area of the Far North Queensland growing region. read more

This week, there has been a significant increase in the import of blueberries and pineapples, resulting in price reductions. However, a shortage of durian is causing market prices to rise. The new season of U.S. and French apples has started arriving in batches, and Chinese red grapefruit is becoming dominant in the domestic grapefruit market. read more

In Kerala, especially in Vazhakulam near Muvattupuzha, pineapple farmers are experiencing a positive period with farm gate prices holding steady at $0.70/kg over the last 12-18 months. This marks a significant improvement from the low of $0.12/kg seen in 2016. read more

This week in the fruit wholesale market, there was an increase in the supply of imported pineapples and Chinese avocados, while Peruvian blueberries saw a rise in volume but a slight decrease in price. On the other hand, durian prices are going up due to limited availability. read more

The Costa Rican delegation, led by the Costa Rican Foreign Trade Promotion Agency (Procomer), consisting of 30 companies from the agricultural sector, presented a diverse selection of high-quality fruits, vegetables, and tubers. These included products such as pineapple, banana, melon, watermelon, cassava, tiquisque, and Hass avocado. read more

Kapi Kapi Growers, a grower-shipper of sustainably grown pineapples, bananas, and plantains, is introducing organic bananas to its product lineup. Initially, these organic bananas will be available to retailers across the U.S. and Canada, with plans to expand to Europe in the near future. Leveraging their long-standing expertise and commitment to sustainability, Kapi Kapi is excited to offer this new addition to their product portfolio. read more

In this week's wholesale market, the supply of imported avocados and pineapples has increased, while the supply of Peruvian blueberries has declined further, leading to price hikes. In contrast, prices for some imported citrus fruits, such as Australian oranges, have dropped. read more

Fresh Del Monte Produce has announced that it will be introducing its Rubyglow pineapple to the European market in early 2025. read more

Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. will be introducing the Rubyglow® pineapple to the European market in early 2025. This unique pineapple variety features a red outer skin, vibrant yellow flesh, and a delicious new sweet flavor reminiscent of the Del Monte Gold® Extra Sweet pineapples. The pineapple made its debut in China in January of last year. read more

In the second quarter of 2024, Iloilo was recognized as the top producer of major fruit crops in Western Visayas, according to a report by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA). The province stood out in mango and pineapple production, while also securing the second position for bananas. read more

With this agreement, which restores the phytosanitary requirements for the export of table grapes to Ecuador, Peru will resume exports to Ecuador, which represents a market of 18 million potential consumers, reefertrends reports. The export of... read more