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

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

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