Pineapples

After the global success of its first initiative dedicated to gaming and healthy eating styles, Dole Food Company announces today a new phase of partnership with Minecraft. The collaboration is enriched with new content and immersive experiences, placing... read more

Dole is planning to increase its collaboration with the popular video game Minecraft and focus on promoting pineapples in a larger campaign this summer. The company aims to raise brand awareness and attract younger consumers through this marketing strategy. read more

Dole Food Company renews its collaboration with Minecraft and launches a new global campaign that will focus on pineapples, the company's product symbol for 125 years, from June 21 to October 3, 2026. The initiative represents the second phase of the project that combines gaming and nutrition. read more

The Australian pineapple supply will continue to be limited until well into spring as growers replant following the disruptive natural flowering event in January. Despite this, prices have remained stable and demand continues to exceed the available fruit. Anthony Dobson from Tropical Pines stated that the industry is currently focused on recovering from the event. read more

The Philippines announced its intention to make a "significant push" into the Middle East fruit market, with a new service set to deliver premium fresh pineapples from Mindanao to the United Arab Emirates. read more

Fyffes is launching its "Brighten Up Your BBQ" shopper campaign to promote pineapples as a central part of the summer grilling season. The campaign will be featured in 61 Globus stores in Germany starting from 8 June, and will later be introduced in the UK and Ireland during June and July. read more

The countdown to the 2026 FIFA World Cup has already started and the echo of the biggest football event on the planet is being felt, reaching even the global fruit and vegetable sector. read more

Taiwan's mango pineapple, also known as Tainung No. 23, has entered the New Zealand market, according to CNA. The pineapple variety is known for its mango-like aroma and was introduced during a promotional event held in Auckland. Taiwanese representatives in Auckland organized a banquet to. read more

Pineapple growers in Costa Rica have officially asked for clarification from the country's central bank regarding the ongoing appreciation of the colón against the U.S. dollar, as exporters are experiencing growing challenges in profitability and employment. The National Chamber of Pineapple Producers and read more

Władze Ekwadoru skonfiskowały przesyłkę narkotyków ukrytą w materiałach opakowaniowych przeznaczonych do eksportu ananasów do Europy. Operacja miała miejsce w porcie Posorja w Zatoce Guayaquil, gdzie policja zidentyfikowała skażony kontener zmierzający do Rotterdamu, w Holandii. John Reimberg. read more

Although growers have the role of being caretakers of the land and are accountable for the environment, which is sometimes not fully recognized, they are also entrepreneurs who must prioritize financial aspects. One major expense for farms is the cost of fertilizers. It is crucial to strike a balance between these considerations. read more

Fresh Del Monte has announced the layoff of 850 banana workers in Costa Rica, citing export losses linked to the appreciation of the local currency. The layoffs represent 5.3% of the company's workforce in the country. Fresh Del Monte, which also exports pineapple, mango, melon, and other fruits. read more

Any discussion about the global pineapple trade typically focuses on Costa Rica. Despite producing only about 10% of the world's pineapples, Costa Rica is the top-ranked country in terms of global pineapple trade, handling approximately 49% of all international pineapple transactions, as indicated by Faostat data. read more

More than ten producers from Egypt, Brazil, Côte d'Ivoire, Ecuador, Ghana, Kenya, and Colombia will showcase their product offerings from May 26 to June 5. Fresh herbs from Kenya, mangoes from Brazil, pitahayas from Ecuador, pineapples from Ghana, and many other products will be showcased. read more

Chociaż dostępność ananasów z Kostaryki zaczyna wzrastać, to dostawy w rozmiarach 6 i 7 są ograniczone. „Między styczniem a marcem wolumen był około ośmiu procent poniżej ubiegłorocznego. Oczekujemy, że począwszy od tego miesiąca, dane będą podobne do 2025 roku” - mówi Adriana Garcia z firmy Chestnut. read more

Costa Rica, the world's leading exporter of pineapples, is currently in a critical phase of its production cycle, characterized by a significant and recurring event: natural flowering. "This process has an impact on supply and market prices," said Eric Ramírez, a sales representative for Tropicales del Valle. read more

Traditionally, the pineapple market slows down slightly after Easter, with prices decreasing due to competition from seasonal fruits. However, this year is an exception. The high prices of certain summer fruits, like strawberries, are actually increasing pineapple consumption. Additionally, the read more

W 2026 roku rynek ananasów w Panamie będzie utrzymywał dynamiczny charakter ze względu na wzrost transportu lotniczego, stabilne zapotrzebowanie w Europie oraz coraz bardziej wyraźne różnice w jakości i smaku w porównaniu z innymi dostawcami. Jednakże segment ten będzie także musiał zmierzyć się z wyzwaniami, gdy chodzi o
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