Pineapples

"Last year wasn't a bad year at all: the yield was good, and prices too," says Josua van Straaten, a pineapple farmer in Hluhluwe, northern KwaZulu-Natal. The only thing hampering now is the rainfall for January and February, far above the monthly averages, and tractors getting stuck in waterlogged fields. read more

Frullà is now Frullà Sport and is introducing the new Fruit Energy line: 4 flavors available, Blueberry, Banana, Pineapple, and Mango. A natural energy boost. read more

Świat truskawek i owoców jagodowych witają fascynującą i obiecującą nowość - białe truskawki, owoc o charakterystycznym wyglądzie ze względu na swoją mlecznobiałą barwę i smaku, którego cechują tropikalne nuty ananasa i egzotycznych owoców. Loris Gentile, założyciel Gentile Group z Basilicaty.

The world of strawberries and berries welcomes a fascinating and promising novelty - white strawberries, a fruit with a distinctive appearance due to its milky white color and a taste characterized by tropical notes of pineapple and exotic fruits. Loris Gentile, founder of Gentile Group in Basilicata. read more

There is a big innovation on the market: the lineFruit Energy by Frullà Sport has arrived just a few days ago. Comprising four flavors - Blueberry, Pineapple, Banana, and Mango - 100% natural and with exceptional taste, this range combines blended fruit, a distinctive feature of the Frullà brand, with read more

The supply of pineapples remains limited, but relief is expected in the near future. "That's what all the multinationals are telling us - the season has started with limited supply," says Anthony Serafino from EXP Group. "We're not exactly sure why." It is not uncommon to experience a tight supply at the beginning of the season. read more

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 acquired Agricola El Camino, a major supplier of pineapples based 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

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