Pineapples

Costa Rica has concluded the UK leg of its latest European campaign to promote its pineapple and cassava with a culinary demonstration for food media professionals. The event was led by chef Nuria Azofeifa, who showcased recipes highlighting the versatility of these products in contemporary cuisine. read more

Pineapple growers in Quynh Thang, Vietnam, are reporting significant losses due to yellowing leaves, root rot, and plant collapse persisting for over a month. Local authorities estimate that more than 400 hectares of land have been affected, impacting almost 200 farming households. Growers indicate that the symptoms started after. read more

The rise of pineapples as a leading fruit alongside traditional top-selling varieties like bananas, apples, and oranges has been validated in a consumer survey carried out by Nielsen. read more

For almost 30 years, the Japanese company Astra Inc. has been pushing the boundaries of automated fruit peeling. Originating as a small idea on a family farm in Fukushima, it has evolved into a prominent player in food processing technology. Their latest product, the FAP-3000, showcases their innovation. read more

SIIM and CMA CGM have signed a logistics agreement covering the weekly transport of over 70 refrigerated containers of pineapples and bananas from Latin America to the Port of Dunkirk starting in January 2026. These volumes, which were previously managed through Rotterdam and Antwerp, will now be unloaded at Dunkirk. read more

The lychee and Victoria pineapple seasons from Reunion Island are beginning with a two-week delay. This delay affects all exotic fruit production and is caused by the extended winter in the southern hemisphere. The official start of the season will now be at the beginning of December. read more

Filipińskie eksporty kontynuowały swoją silną dynamikę w październiku, utrzymując dwucyfrowy wzrost, gdy kraj odzyskiwał siłę po skutkach niedawnych polityk handlowych Stanów Zjednoczonych. Według danych opublikowanych przez Filipiński Urząd Statystyczny, eksport wzrósł o 19,4 procent rok do roku, osiągając wartość 7,30 mld dolarów.
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Farmers in several districts in Sri Lanka have increased pineapple yields by 300 per cent and export-grade mango output by 90 per cent after adopting new cultivation practices introduced through Chinese technical guidance, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization. read more

The Agriculture, Livestock, and Food Committee of the Spanish Senate approved a proposal by Senator Javier Armas of AHI to amend the Penal Code, making it a criminal offense to illegally import tropical fruits, particularly pineapples, into the Canary Islands. The objective of this decision is to increase the penalties for such illicit activities. read more

Fresh Del Monte Produce has announced that it has formed a strategic partnership with Thaco Agri, the agricultural division of Vietnam's Thaco Group, which is a prominent regional producer with extensive farming operations in Vietnam and Cambodia. read more

Fresh Del Monte Produce has recently revealed that it has established a strategic partnership with Thaco Agri, the agricultural branch of Vietnam's Thaco Group. Thaco Agri is a prominent regional producer with extensive farming activities in Vietnam and Cambodia. read more

ProDominicana focuses on the development of the Dominican agricultural sector and the initiatives put in place to assist exporters in the face of current market difficulties. "Our primary agricultural export products include avocado, mango, banana, and pineapple. Nevertheless, we are observing a significant growth in the emerging sector. read more

Cameroon's pineapple exports decreased by an average of 18.1 percent between 2020 and 2025, as reported by the Competitiveness Committee of the Ministry of Economy. Shipments to the European Union, which remains Cameroon's primary export market for pineapples, dropped by 19.5 percent. read more

The Essential Costa Rica country brand has introduced a pineapple promotion in key European markets as part of its international campaign "The Natural Choice". read more

The tariff update that became effective on November 13, 2025, is anticipated to impact sourcing patterns and cost structures in the U.S. fruit market. As per the updated policy, the United States eliminated tariffs on a wide range of fruit products, such as avocados, mangoes, bananas, pineapples, read more

Peru is at a crucial stage in strengthening new market-oriented production chains, emphasizing value addition and linking small producers with agribusiness, according to Luis Llanos, the head of Agromercado, a division of the Ministry of Agrarian Development and Irrigation (MIDAGRI). "Agromercado serves as" read more

India's pineapple industry has been experiencing consistent growth in recent years, with a 60% increase in acreage since 2020, according to Githu James, Managing Director of Pineco Foods Pvt. Ltd, located in Kerala, South India. "The favorable climate and advancements in agronomic practices have contributed to the strengthening of India's pineapple sector," said James. read more

Tighter supply and stronger pricing seem to be the current trends for bananas and plantains, while pineapple is experiencing the opposite. In the case of bananas, the market is expected to become significantly tighter. Quality is improving, but more importantly, we are now in the season when banana supply typically decreases. read more

At the end of 2024 and the beginning of 2025, heavy rains in Costa Rica significantly impacted pineapple production. This has led to a limited supply throughout the year, which is also expected to affect the Christmas season when demand increases and supply may be insufficient. read more

The global pineapple market is experiencing high demand and limited supply. In Panama, production is ongoing, but economic and climate-related challenges have led to a reduction in the number of active producers. Alessandro Pataro, CEO of Ananas Panama SA, has stated that the country is working towards solidifying its position in a lucrative niche by... read more