Pineapples

The demand for pineapples has increased after the summer vacation in the Northern Hemisphere, but the supply has not caught up yet. Hotter weather in key growing countries of South America, which affected flowering, means that volumes are not enough to meet the demand. This situation is expected to improve soon. read more

Indonesia and India have applied to export de-crowned fresh pineapples to Australia, as reported by ABC News. read more

Pineapple production in Central America is being impacted by extreme weather conditions. This has led to low availability and lower quality than anticipated. Paolo Bernardi, a vendor at the Bologna market for many years, assesses the situation at the Cazzola stand: "We are facing a very critical situation." read more

François Moran, manager of Tropibana, describes the pineapple market as complicated over the last three weeks. "There have been a lot of delays with the boats and a low supply due to poor flowering. As a result, prices have rocketed to between €12 [13.3 USD] and €15 [16.7 USD] per parcel." read more

Sponsorships in the sports sector are expanding for Dole Italia, which has announced a partnership with Givova Scafati Basket. Following triathlons and football, in addition to a series of sporting events such as marathons and running trophies, the brand known for premium bananas and pineapples is broadening their presence. read more

The European Union, especially France, remains the main consumer of Cameroonian pineapples, while the United States is also a significant market. The Competitiveness Committee, part of the Ministry of Economy, reports that France (59%), Belgium (32%), and Italy (4.7%) are the top buyers. read more

Fruits, often overlooked in the luxury food sector, have a surprising presence due to their high price tags. Among these, Japan's Yubari King Melon and the UK's Lost Gardens of Heligan Pineapple stand out, commanding prices of up to $30,000 and $1,500 respectively. This list highlights the pinnacle of luxury fruits. read more

After the state of Veracruz, Tabasco is the second largest pineapple growing region in Mexico. The region benefits from ideal temperatures and optimal hours of sunlight, making it very suitable for pineapple cultivation. Consequently, there is a consistent supply available for about 48 to 50 weeks a year. However, the absence read more

In spring, it was rhubarb, at the end of August reports of a shortage of salad cucumbers in Iceland circulated, and now there are reports from Spain about a dating trend involving pineapples. All three developments have their origin in social media, regardless of. read more

Ananases and citrus fruits are the main focus of Dole Italia's current sourcing efforts, as discussed by Matteo Pirotta, Dole Sourcing Fruit Director. "When it comes to pineapples, volumes are decreasing primarily due to a shortage of medium to large grades (6 or 7). Sales prices are... read more

Gino Sorbillo, a famous Neapolitan entrepreneur and pizza maker, is once again sparking discussion with a new creation: watermelon pizza. After stirring up controversy with the controversial pineapple pizza, Sorbillo is now launching an even more surprising combination that has already divided opinions once again. read more

W pierwszej połowie tego roku ogólny eksport owoców i jagód z Kazachstanu spadł o 21,5% do 22 100 ton w porównaniu z tym samym okresem ubiegłego roku, generując 6,9 miliona dolarów przychodu dla dostawców. Eksport jabłek odnotował gwałtowny spadek o 50% do 3 400 ton. Głównymi nabywcami była Rosja. read more

The company Las Tres Piñas, located in La Chorrera, Panama, specializes in exporting premium pineapples by air freight, focusing on the MD2 variety. Established in 2020, Las Tres Piñas has experienced rapid growth and has successfully established its presence in the European market by exporting top-quality pineapples. read more

W środowisku konkurencyjnym zdominowanym przez duże, rozwijające się kraje, takie jak Kostaryka, panamska firma Isalbert Fruits S.A., założona przez Isaíasa Zarzavillę i Alberta Carrasco, zdołała wyróżnić się na rynku międzynarodowym dzięki swojemu skupieniu na jakości i zrównoważonym rozwoju. read more

Rosnące zainteresowanie przetwarzaniem ananasów wynika z faktu, że świetnie nadają się one nie tylko do spożycia na surowo, ale również do segmentu świeżo krojonych owoców. Firma PND, specjalizująca się w maszynach do przetwarzania owoców, inwestuje w jakość i innowacje, oferując rozwiązania technologiczne zgodne z... read more

A trend that has been popular on social media for some time now continues to gain traction, turning the supermarket into a meeting place for those looking for love or a simple flirt. How? By placing an upside-down pineapple directly in their shopping cart, as reported by corriere.it. read more

Adverse weather conditions this year have impacted the Ivorian pineapple season, leading to a decrease in the availability of large sizes, as stated by Djegnan Marius, export sales manager at Carte D'OR CI. Marius mentioned, "In the past two years, weather conditions have been unfavorable, primarily due to insufficient rainfall." read more

Industria 4.0 Panamá, a relatively young company founded just three years ago, started its operations by exporting MD2 variety pineapples, also known as golden pineapples. According to owners Kimberly Rudas and Eduardo Bohorquez, this variety is exported both by air and by sea. read more

Davidorlah Farms, known for its expertise in pineapple cultivation, has revealed that it will be offering 50,000 hectares of land to farmers interested in Nigeria. Ambassador Olusegun Alabi, the CEO, disclosed information about this program during a press conference held at the National Assembly complex. read more

There is a new TikTok trend in Spain where people meet up for romantic encounters in supermarkets of the Mercadona chain. The rules are simple: between 7:00 PM and 8:00 PM, place a pineapple upside down in your shopping cart and walk around the wine section, where you must bump your cart against... read more