Pineapples
'The crownless pineapple is a great solution for air transport'
2024-02-23 00:00
The pineapple market is currently characterised by a fairly satisfactory trade. "There is not too much supply and demand is reasonable. In Costa Rica we are on the second harvest and this is always a bit more limited. This puts a bit more pressure on the small gauges.
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The current pineapple market is fairly good. "There isn't too much supply, and demand is reasonable. The second crop is now being harvested in Costa Rica, which is always slightly smaller. The smaller sizes are, thus, under more pressure. Prices for the larger sizes range from €11 to €12 on
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"Crownless pineapples are a fantastic air freight solution"
2024-02-22 00:00
The current pineapple market is fairly good. "There isn't too much supply, and demand is reasonable. The second crop is now being harvested in Costa Rica, which is always slightly smaller. The smaller sizes are, thus, under more pressure. Prices for the larger sizes range from €11 to €12 on
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Dole Organic Fair Trade Certified Pineapples selected as a Good Housekeeping's 2024 Sustainable Innovation Awards Winner
2024-02-22 00:00
The Dole Food Company has announced that DOLE® Organic Fair Trade Certified Pineapples were named a winner in Good Housekeeping's 2024 Sustainable Innovation Awards. The full list of awards can be found on goodhousekeeping.com.
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Fruit and vegetables always in the lead, a marathon runner 'sweats' for the good of the sector
2024-02-21 00:00
Running a marathon is not for everyone, especially if you do it with a pineapple on your head and you are not even in your twenties. Moshe Lederfien, a 70-year-old runner, who ran the Seville Marathon with a pineapple on his head - as witnessed by Fanpage - is not of the same opinion.
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Dole Italia expands space and acquires 3,000 sqm at Car
2024-02-13 00:00
Dole Italia has announced the acquisition of new space within the Centro Agroalimentare di Romafor a total of 3,000 square metres to implement the company's strategic lines in the Centre-South. Mangoes, avocados, grapes, citrus and small fruits, as well as pineapples and bananas
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Aldi extends new sourcing model to pineapples
2024-02-12 16:00
Franka, it’s been just over a year since Aldi announced its new banana sourcing strategy and its commitment to building a fairer and more transparent banana supply chain by connecting buying and corporate responsibility. Now, you are doing the same with pineapples, where workers face a similar
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Russia sourcing bananas from India in wake of dispute with Ecuador
2024-02-07 00:00
After a bitter dispute with Ecuador, its main supplier, Russia has begun importing bananas from India and is exploring other fruits. The change follows Ecuador's decision to trade Russian military equipment for U.S. goods. India, a significant banana producer, has indicated a willingness to
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At the annual Fruit Logistica trade fair, Frigotec aims to surprise visitors with the first pineapple ripening process using the new AI Softripe ripening method. At the Frigotec booth, visitors can examine and taste the first Softripe pineapple fruits, a trade fair novelty, alongside the already
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The pineapple market is currently undergoing a “double dynamic,” according to Robert Blanjoue, product manager at Dole France, which specializes in the import and distribution of off-season products. The French market is now finally aligned with the rest of Northern Europe in terms of
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Bahian fruit exports experience massive growth in Brazil
2024-02-05 00:00
In the first eleven months of 2023, Bahian fruit exports saw a significant surge, reaching 170,000 tons and generating R$1.05 billion in revenue. This represents a 37% increase compared to the same period in the previous year.
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Smaller pineapple sizing due to Costa Rican weather
2024-02-02 00:00
The supply of pineapples from Costa Rica currently is down. “It’s primarily affecting the larger sizes--specifically sizes 5 and 6,” says Greg Samels, senior business development manager for London Fruit, who notes though that even less fruit was available at this time of the season last year.
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Australian scientists will collaborate with global researchers to make it quicker and easier to develop new banana, custard apple, papaya, passionfruit and pineapple varieties for Australian growers and consumers.
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Hort Innovation goes global for variety development
2024-02-01 00:00
Australian scientists will be collaborating with their global counterparts to make it quicker and easier to develop new banana, custard apple, papaya, passionfruit and pineapple varieties for Australian growers and consumers.
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It’s one year since they started with bananas, and now in this special episode of Fruitbox, Franka Rodriguez and Michael Fellner of the Aldi South Group talk to Chris White about how Aldi South is making some big changes to how they’re procuring pineapples. And they reveal
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Cote d'Ivoire's pineapple export down 27 pct in 2023
2024-01-30 00:00
In 2023, Cote d'Ivoire encountered challenges in its pineapple industry, as reported by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). Pineapple exports from the country to the international market declined by 27 percent compared to the previous campaign, reaching only 23,557
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Rubyglow® pineapple: Fresh Del Monte introduces the world's first red-skinned pineapple
2024-01-29 10:00
"We are proud to present our latest pineapple innovation to the world: The Rubyglow® Pineapple. This exclusive Del Monte pineapple consolidates our global leadership position in the pineapple market," says Mohammad Abu-Ghazaleh, Chairman and CEO of Fresh Del Monte, and continues:
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Fresh Del Monte launches Rubyglow, the red-skinned pineapple
2024-01-25 00:00
Fresh Del Montehas announced its latest pineapple innovation, Rubyglow, with a red outer peel. The product is being launched for the first time in China, in time for the Chinese New Year, as part of the company's big debut in that market. About 5000
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Fresh Del Monte presents Rubyglow®, the pineapple with red skin
2024-01-25 00:00
Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc.(NYSE: FDP), one of the world's leading vertically integrated producers, traders and distributors of high quality fresh and 4th range fruit and vegetables, today announced the launch of its latest pineapple innovation, Rubyglow® pineapple:
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Red-shelled Rubyglow pineapple launched
2024-01-25 00:00
Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. announced the launch of its latest pineapple innovation, the Rubyglow® pineapple – a red-shelled pineapple. This pineapple has a red outer skin, yellow flesh and a new, sweet flavor similar to Del Monte pineapples. The Rubyglow pineapple is first being launched in
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