Pineapples
All the news and market analysis for worldwide pineapple Industry, including pineapple growers, pineapple production, and the import and export of pineapples.
Inaugural Global Tropicals Congress dates announced
Save the date for the new meeting point for international tropical fruit growers, marketers and buyers
MSC sees “fruitful partnership” between Europe and Africa
The shipping company says growing European demand for African fruit and vegetables is an opportunity for economic growth all over Africa
Dole launches ‘sweetest pineapple ever’
Costa Rica-grown Dole Golden Selection Pineapples said to have ’a deeper golden colour, more aromatic fragrance and sweeter and juicier tropical flavour’
Dole Ireland backs Dundalk FC academy teams
Dole ireland has extended its longstanding support for the Irish football club, a partnership that stretches back seven decades
Indonesia looks to boost exports
Government to assist horticultural businesses in effort to boost exports
Blue Skies celebrates 25 years of ‘people, profit and quality’
Adding value at source, employing local people, and transforming communities has been central to the supplier’s approach since sending its first fruit to UK in 1998
Wan Hai Lines improves pineapple service
Taiwanese shipping company adds more reefer containers and works with industry to improve supply chain
World of Fresh Ideas · Rory Byrne, Dole
The CEO of the world’s largest fruit and veg company reflects on major challenges and exciting growth opportunities for the business
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Pineapple plot takes over Queens Gardens
Central Brisbane site used to launch Queensland’s Year of Horticulture
Mafs targets produce export growth
High value exports such as durian and pineapple the focus of Malaysia’s Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security
Dole Europe GmbH puts faith in new managing director Tobias Deil
Company says Deil’s “expert skills” will ensure it maintains and extends it close links with customers in Europe
Taiwanese exporters turn to Japan
Japan became Taiwan’s largest fruit export market in 2022 in the wake of China trade bans
World of Fresh Ideas · Franka Rodriguez, Aldi South
In the first episode of Fruitnet’s World of Fresh Ideas interview series, Aldi South’s direcior of global sourcing talks about the group’s efforts to ensure a living wage for banana growers, and its plan to take similar steps for suppliers of other products including pineapples
Dole releases sustainability report
The report establishes new environmental, social and governance goals for Dole and its global employees through 2030
SanLucar kicks off Veganuary campaign
Company teams up with the cooking app Kitchen Stories for third time to celebrate a vegan January
Plan ahead for Fruit Logistica 2023, which has something for everyone
Make sure you are fully prepared for your return to the world’s biggest and best fresh produce trade exhibition
TFC Holland relocates as demand for tropical fruit grows
Dutch exotics importer prepares to move to new, state-of-the-art facility in Waddinxveen
Fresh Del Monte launches carbon-neutral pineapple
Group to sell fruit under Del Monte Zero brand after success of carbon sequestration project in Costa Rica
Fresh Del Monte orders Daikin units
Leading fresh produce company procures 2,200 ZeSTIA container refrigeration units
Results boost for Del Monte in third quarter
Net sales and income both increase year-on-year despite “continued macroeconomic headwinds”
Piñata begins picking FNQ pineapples
Australian fruit company expects consumer demand to rebuild
Del Monte to provide blockchain traceability solutions
Fresh produce group invests stake in tech startup Decapolis to provide end-to-end traceability for consumers
Costa Rica sets out stall as premium supplier to UK retailers
The opening of a new trade office in London signals its renewed focus on the UK market with a diverse portfolio of products
Gravity of Jupiter’s descent hits home
Leading UK-based fruit supplier found itself unable to sustain stratospheric rise following big acquisitions in Netherlands and South Africa
Indonesian pineapples gain access to China
General Administration of Customs China issues export protocol for one of the world’s largest pineapple producers
Avante Agri-Products signs Singapore deal
Philippine exporter will provide wholesaler Bananah & Co with fresh fruits including pineapple and papaya
Orsero Group buys two of France’s leading produce companies
Acquisitions of Groupe Blampin and Capexo will put France on a par with Italy in terms of sales revenue, the Italian company predicts
Opinion: ‘Shipping lines are taking advantage of importers and driving up inflation’
Terry Watts, CEO of UK melon and pineapple importer Vidafresh, says artificially high freight rates are damaging the health of the nation and the fresh produce industry
Turkey looks abroad for production potential
Turkish authorities are seeking to lease farmlands in Africa and Latin America to grow crops for domestic consumption and export purposes
Del Monte launches Mini Honeyglow pineapple
Original Honeyglow pineapple is now available in a miniature size for North American consumers seeking smaller servings
