Pineapples
All the news and market analysis for worldwide pineapple Industry, including pineapple growers, pineapple production, and the import and export of pineapples.
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
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
