Pineapples
All the news and market analysis for worldwide pineapple Industry, including pineapple growers, pineapple production, and the import and export of pineapples.
Del Monte reports earnings growth in third quarter
Group says its acquisition of Del Monte Foods is delivering stronger margins and a more diversified food platform just six months into integration
Del Monte returns to TV with Honeyglow campaign
Commercials will showcase the multinational’s premium banana and pineapple brand
JBT Marel launches new coating formula for pineapples
Sta-Fresh Flowable Wax 4000 designed to simplify operations and help more pineapple reach the market in sellable condition
Piñata Farms launches far north Queensland harvest with fresh new-look label
Bright new “hello sunshine” label the first major branding update in five years
Spanish fresh produce imports climb 6 per cent in first eight months
New customs data processed by Fepex shows Spanish fresh produce imports reached 3.15mn tonnes at €3.84bn between January and August 2026
Successful global traders ‘seek options in sources and markets’
Del Monte president Mohammed Abbas addressed the evolving challenges of international trade at the Global Produce & Floral Show
Taiwan anticipates US opening for pineapple exports
Ministry of Agriculture invests in new plantings as it awaits final approvals
Fyffes and Miles Import announce French partnership
Fyffes has appointed Miles Import as its sole distributor in France under a new three-year strategic partnership beginning January 2027
Pineapple growers concerned over imports from India and Indonesia
Australia’s Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry says it has taken comments into consideration as it prepares final risk analysis
Nature’s Pride relaunches Eat Me with fresh brand identity
Dutch importer unveils refreshed look for its consumer brand, with a phased packaging roll-out set to continue into 2027
Spain’s January-July imports climb in volume and value
Country imported 2.87mn tonnes of fresh produce in the first seven months, with rising tomato and pepper volumes drawing concern from Fepex
Food Freshly to showcase new two-step wash process in Madrid
The group is moving its innovative two-step wash technology from laboratory validation into commercial applications
Middle East market sees fundamental shift
Red Sea and Hormuz disruptions have redrawn trade routes, and market recovery is several years away, says Del Monte chief
Fyffes launches decade-long sustainability strategy to 2035
Ten-year sustainability framework covers environmental targets, gender representation goals and supply chain human rights commitments
Seeka raises full-year forecast as fruit business flourishes
Company secures robust kiwifruit returns as it expands into citrus, having made a number of operational improvements
Vietnam exports record value of fruits and vegetables to EU
Exports reach US$343.3mn in the first seven months of 2026, up 26 per cent on the same period last year
Orsero posts record Q2 sales as US expansion gathers pace
Italian fresh produce group reports record second-quarter distribution sales as investment in Trucco strengthens its position in the North American market
Fyffes launches Regenerative Agriculture Framework for tropical fruit farms
Framework covers all banana and pineapple farms by 2030 and extends regenerative practices to 40 per cent of key supplier fruit volumes by 2035
Hiya Fruit looks north in China
New supply relationships at wholesale market near Beijing have opened up huge new sales opportunities for British-owned fruit importer
From the fruit aisle to the pixel world – Dole brings pineapple into play
Dole partners with Minecraft and Hamburg sports clubs to promote fresh fruit and healthy lifestyles
Fyffes highlights strong brand awareness in Ireland
Tropical produce specialist has published new Kantar consumer research showing high brand awareness and purchase consideration scores
Spain’s fresh produce imports climb once more
New customs data processed by Fepex reveals growth in Spanish fresh produce imports during January-May 2026, with fruit volumes surging 8 per cent
Omer-Decugis ups stake in Ivorian mango business
French importer now owns 90 per cent of Sopromat, as it continues to make strategic investments aimed at doubling its sales
Costa Rica brings its fresh produce to European consumers though Amazon
Amazon stream and in-store tasting events showcase Costa Rican bananas, pineapples, and cassava to millions of consumers across Europe
Australian pineapple industry showcases the future of farming
Annuel Pineapple Field Days event comes to Hervey Bay from 30 – 31 July
Del Monte and Treatt launch upcycled fruit extract range
New collaboration is turning fruit by-products into premium clean-label beverage ingredients
Spanish fresh produce imports rise 6.2 per cent in early 2026
New Fepex data reveals Spain’s fresh produce imports reached 1.75mn tonnes between January and April 2026, up 6.2 per cent year-on-year
Costa Rica launches pineapple and cassava promotion in France
France is the latest country to be added to Procomer’s pan-European campaign, joining Spain, the UK and Germany
New distribution centre positions SanLucar for further growth
Benelux Fresh Hub near Rotterdam will consolidate ripening, packaging, logistics and sales operations at single site
Tropical fruits outperform wider produce market, congress hears
Suppliers and retailers gather for Fruitnet Tropicals Congress, where commercial outlook is very positive despite major challenges
Dole’s premium play: the story behind the piña colada pineapple
The arrival of Colada Royale, a pineapple 15 years in the making, marks more than just a new variety launch, as Dole’s Bil Goldfield explains
Lidl’s new fruit and veg campaign tells kids to ‘play with their food’
The retailer wants to boost fruit and vegetable consumption among Dutch children with its new marketing initiative
Del Monte celebrates International Pineapple Day
Global pineapple producer, distributor and marketer highlights the fruit’s rise in popularity
SanLucar launches Disney Vaiana summer fruit promotion campaign
Group partners with Disney’s live-action film to create in-store experience zones featuring stonefruit, melons, tropical fruits and summer varieties
Less than two weeks to go to Fruitnet Tropicals Congress!
Network with thought leaders from all parts of the tropicals and exotics supply chain at Fruitnet’s bespoke event
The Fresh Ideas Show: El Niño and Trump create waves of disruption
Mike Knowles and Maura Maxwell consider the potential impact of a Super El Niño and continued geopolitical tensions