As global demand for pineapples continues to outpace supply in several markets, Fresh Del Monte is expanding operations and innovation to meet consumer needs with standout varieties including Pinkglow, Rubyglow, Honeyglow and Del Monte Zero
Fresh Del Monte Produce is celebrating International Pineapple Day on 27 June by highlighting the fruit’s development from a canned commodity to a ”pop-culture staple”.
The company points out that, in the 1970s, Americans consumed less than one pound of pineapple per person annually, whereas today that number exceeds 8.3 pounds, according to the USDA.
”This shift didn’t happen by chance,” it noted. ”Fresh Del Monte helped turn pineapple into a crave-worthy essential – starting with the 1996 launch of its Del Monte Gold Extra Sweet pineapple, the first sweet pineapple of its kind to hit the market.”
Del Monte said that as global demand continues to climb – outpacing supply in several markets – it is expanding its growing operations and innovation pipeline to ”meet the moment”.
Standout varieties from Del Monte include Pinkglow, Rubyglow, Honeyglow and the Del Monte Zero pineapple.
“We’ve spent decades shaping how the world experiences pineapple – not just by making it sweeter or more visually striking, but by anticipating what consumers want before they even know it,” said Danny Dumas, Fresh Del Monte senior vice president of sales, marketing and Product Management, North America.
“From the introduction of Del Monte Gold to innovations like Pinkglow pineapple and Del Monte Zero pineapple, our goal has always been to elevate this fruit beyond the ordinary.
”Pineapple has become a cultural icon and a symbol of hospitality, but it’s also a story of science, sustainability, and staying power – and we’re proud to be at the forefront of that story,” he outlined.
Del Monte said it is ”one of the few global companies that manages the full journey of the fruit” – from breeding and growing to packing, shipping, and retail partnerships.
This end-to-end approach allows it to respond quickly to emerging trends, develop new varieties with consumer insights in mind, and deliver consistent quality at scale, it commented.
To mark International Pineapple Day, Del Monte said it is inviting fans to celebrate the fruit that has ”become a symbol of joy, hospitality, and summer indulgence”.
Whether blended into a smoothie, grilled on a skewer, or sliced fresh for a vibrant charcuterie board, pineapple is having a true cultural moment—and the company is helping consumers bring it home.
”This June 27, Fresh Del Monte invites everyone to raise a slice and join in the celebration of a fruit that continues to inspire creativity, spark joy, and make a statement – at the table and beyond.”
