Tag: pineapples

It might just be the ample amount of time I spent listening to fire and brimstone Southern Baptist preachers, but between the persistent media buzz about the total eclipse and the 17-year cicada emergence just days away in the Southeast and Midwest, Week #14 is feeling spattered with a bit of apocalyptic verve.

Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc., one of the world’s leading vertically integrated producers, marketers, and distributors of high-quality fresh and fresh-cut fruits and vegetables, today announced the launch of its latest pineapple innovation, the Rubyglow pineapple – a red-shelled pineapple.

Kapi Kapi announces that Sofia Acon has been appointed as president.

Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc., one of the world’s leading vertically integrated producers, marketers, and distributors of high-quality fresh and fresh-cut fruits and vegetables, has released its 2022 Sustainability Report, reaffirming its steadfast commitment to conserving the planet.

Dole Food Company, one of the world’s largest producers and marketers of fresh fruits and vegetables, has a full slate of activities at the 2023 Global Produce and Floral Show presented by the International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) Oct. 19-21, 2023, at the Anaheim Convention Center, in Anaheim, Calif.

Greg Samels has been named senior director of sales for Kapi Kapi, a leading producer of pineapples and bananas

Maui Gold Pineapple announces Pineapple Pledge, their new relief initiative to support those impacted by the devastating wildfires that decimated the historic town of Lahaina and neighboring areas.

The ProduceIQ Index for the industry is up for the 3rd week in a row, an event that has never happened during this time of year. $1.29 is a record high during a season known for falling prices.

While maybe not as sensational as the news that Taylor Swift caused a small earthquake in Seattle, gas prices are at an eight-month high. Keep calm. At $3.71, the average fuel price is still more than $1 below the astronomical highs we saw last July.

Dole is building upon the pineapple’s long-time association with themes of friendship and hospitality by offering pineapple fans in eight Dole cities across the country the chance to celebrate National Pineapple Day on June 27 by donating blood or contributing to health and wellness community programs.