Catch up on the latest from produce companies involved in the fresh pineapple deal and featured in The Packer's Pineapple Marketing section.
Buoyed by consistent quality and convenience packs, per capita use of fresh pineapple continues to rise.
While many consumers might associate Hawaii with pineapples, virtually all of U.S. pineapple volume is supplied by imports.
Led by Costa Rica, pineapple supply in the first half of 2018 is expected to be plentiful, industry leaders said in late January.
Giving consumers ideas on more ways to use pineapple likely will move more fruit through the retail sector, marketers say.
Business updates from companies featured in The Packer's Pineapple Marketing section.