Pineapples
All the news and market analysis for worldwide pineapple Industry, including pineapple growers, pineapple production, and the import and export of pineapples.
Dole expands hero contest in North America
Dole is opening up its superhero contest to so-called “everyday heroes”, while introducing new Marvel-themed banana and pineapple sticker designs
Japan protection for Taiwanese pineapple
Pineapple cultivar Tainung No 23 receives temporary IP protection in Japan
Adriëlle Dankier named as new CEO of Nature’s Pride
Dutch importer confirms current chief executive officer Fred van Heyningen will step down as of 1 June
US priority for Philippine pineapples
Philippine authorities seek to speed up US access for pineapples during trade talks
Fyffes expands marketing team
Áine McElroy joins as marketing executive responsible for bananas and pineapples in Ireland
Crystal Valley opens new DR packing plant
Facility will start off packing specialty peppers and other tropicals for the US market
Dole launches social media contest
Group's Celebrate Super Heroes Contest launched on 28 March, and will award US$10,000 in scholarships
Martin Lishman expands shock sensor range
Pineapple, sweet potato, Galia melon and coconut are the latest additions to the ImpacTrack data logger range
Export surge for Chinese pineapples
Demand for Chinese-grown fruit is rising in Asia and new RCEP agreement is facilitating trade
UK growth target for Brazilian tropical fruit
Exporters' association Abrafrutas steps up promotional activity, targeting both consumers and the trade
Russian imports must reroute after old lines are cut
With shipping services and financial mechanisms out of action, suppliers must rethink their options, says market agent
Fruit Brothers aims for Europe
The company’s mangoes, produced in Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire, appear set for the European market, as the company looks beyond its traditional markets
Peru warns of impact of Ukraine conflict
Russia is a fast-growing market for Peruvian fruit with an average annual growth rate of 28 per cent in the last five years
Piñata Farms appoints post-harvest GM
Andrew McLaren named general manager of post-harvest operations for leading Australian producer-marketer
New Philippine pineapple packhouse
Mindanao facility designed for 6m box capacity will initially service 1,200ha of pineapple production
Fyffes appoints former Chiquita packaging expert
Claudio Finol, who joins company as its chief innovation officer, says he is "very excited" about his new role
Cyber attacks hit Sea-Invest
Sea-Invest’s terminals in Europe and Africa affected by cyber attacks on IT systems since last weekend
Jupiter unveils recycled packaging solution
The company’s 400g watermelon and pineapple packs will be the first in the new line to hit the market
Relocation helps TFC import more avocados
New AI-enabled facility will give Dutch importer greater capacity to store, ripen, and pack range of tropical produce
Kakuzi issues profit warning
Following last year's lower avocado crop, a drop in consumption and growing competition, Kenya's Kakuzi has warned of a fall in earnings
RCEP to benefit ASEAN members
Reduction in tariffs and streamlined supply chains could aid the South-East Asian fruit trade according to Dole China
Dole NZ welcomes milestone shipment
Arrival of Pacific Magnolia marks the 750th shipment of fruit to New Zealand from the Philippines
Perfecting consumer fruit preferences
New Australian project to identify secrets behind the fruit flavours, colours, sizes, textures and smells consumers want
CHEP recognises Fyffes for sustainable savings
Logistics firm rewards Fyffes for saving materials and reducing emissions by implementing its pallet pooling method
More Chilean frozen fruit heading to China
Berries and other fruits set for a significant rise in shipments following signing of new trade deal
Dole joins forces with Clarifruit
Innovative commercial partnership develops next-gen quality control platform for fruit and vegetables
China to import more tropical fruit
Asean members set to benefit from China’s ambition to buy Rmb 150bn of agricultural products over next five years
SanLucar conjures up new Encanto promotion
Company hopes some of the magic in Disney-Pixar's latest film will rub off on its own fresh fruit and vegetable sales
Del Monte announces price increases
Group is to raise the price of several fresh products in response to inflationary market, citing cost pressures across supply chain
Pineapples instead of pumpkins
With the US experiencing a shortage of the traditional Halloween squash, Dole is suggesting a swap
Covid hits New Zealand tropical imports
Increasing supply chain disruption and costs set to drive tropical fruit prices up
BayWa forms Global Produce subsidiary
Group unveils separate brand identity for new company, which includes T&G Global, BaWa Obst, and TFC Holland
Positive signs for Japan’s fresh fruit imports
August volume increases 17 per cent year on year, driven by higher volumes of bananas, kiwifruit and citrus
Promising pineapple crop for Piñata
Leading Australian fresh produce company to begin Mareeba harvest this month
Spain registers further import growth
Bananas, avocados and apples led the way as Spain imported more fresh produce in the first seven months of the year
Piñata Farms appoints workforce coordinator
Kym Montgomery joins Queensland-based fresh fruit producer to coordinate seasonal workers
