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Del Monte Fresh Produce North America Inc., Coral Gables, is introducing pineapple tags to highlight sustainability efforts.

The number of illnesses linked to a salmonella outbreak traced to fresh-cut fruit from Tailor Cut Produce has almost tripled in less than a month.

When it came time for judges for the 2019 Summit Marketing Effectiveness Award to choose a Platinum winner, they found it easy to pronounce “Fyffes.”

Anexco, a pineapple farm owned by Fyffes, recently received the Exporter Grand Award from the Chamber of Exportation Costa Rica.

Robinson Fresh continues to grow its pineapple program from Central America, said Jose Rossignoli, vice president of global sourcing.

Tailor Cut Produce has recalled its fresh-cut Fruit Luau, a mix of honeydew, cantaloupe and pineapple, after the Food and Drug Administration linked it to a salmonella outbreak.

The International Mango Organization and International Pineapple Organization hired Patrick Kelly as the director of innovation, a new role for both groups.

Dole has another round of recipes to tie in with Disney’s “Frozen 2,” taking inspiration from characters in the film.

The United Fresh Produce Association is honoring Emanuel Lazopoulos with its Lifetime Achievement Award in January.

Costa Rica plans to bring a wide assortment of produce to the Produce Marketing Association’s Fresh Summit.

Through December 2019, Dole is celebrating Disney’s “Frozen 2” as part of its Empowering the Hero Within initiative to make it easier for parents to motivate families toward a healthy lifestyle.

Dole has announced five winners of the Lion King inspired No-Worry Traditions Contest.

Coral Gables, Fla.-based Del Monte Fresh Produce NA has appointed Scott Owens vice president of sales and product management.

In anticipation of the July 19 release of Disney’s “The Lion King,” Dole launched the No-Worries Traditions Contest and released 10 new Lion King inspired recipes.

Schnucks has partnered with Fyffes to create the world’s largest pineapple display.

Schnucks has partnered with Fyffes to create the world's largest pineapple display in one of its stores June 28.

A dozen Dunnes Stores locations in Ireland will be letting shoppers chop their own pineapples this summer with the help of a high-tech machine from Fyffes.

Inspired by the July 19 release of Disney’s new “Lion King” film, Dole Fresh Fruit is launching a summer-long healthy living initiative, National Eat More Fruit and Vegetables Day.

After more than 15 years with Coral Gables, Fla.-based Del Monte Fresh Produce N.A. Inc., Emanuel Lazopoulos plans to retire in April.

As “Captain Marvel” arrives in movie theaters March 8, Dole is celebrating off-screen female “superheroes” as well with its Powering the Hero Within campaign.

The November discovery of cocaine with an estimated street value of more than $19 million in a commercial shipment of fresh pineapples remains under investigation, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency said,

Dole is honoring fictional and real female superheros with a promotion centering on Captain Marvel and her alter-ego Carol Danvers.

Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc., Coral Gables, Fla., reports its 2018 acquisition of Mann Packing Co. led to higher sales in North America for the year.

Del Monte Fresh Produce is encouraging consumers to switch from traditional holiday treats to more healthful fare with a holiday-themed game.

Dole Food Co. is releasing more Disney-themed recipes in celebration of Mickey Mouse’s 90th birthday on Nov. 18.

Port Logistics Refrigerated Services at Port Tampa Bay, Fla., recently received its first shipments of pineapples.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Port of Wilmington seized another 100 pounds of cocaine concealed in a load of Costa Rican pineapples on Aug. 29.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Port of Wilmington last week found and seized nearly 100 pounds of cocaine hidden in a shipment of Costa Rican pineapples.

Citing lower banana prices in Europe and an oversupply of pineapples North America, Coral Gables, Fla.-based Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. reported higher sales but an overall loss for the quarter that ended June 29.

EcoPack Systems is producing a crate specific to pineapples that features the company’s focus on ventilation, food safety and protecting products being transported and displayed.

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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.

Workers at Westlake Village, Calif.-based Dole Food Co.’s Muelle and Bosque farms in Costa Rica recently opened two community centers thanks to Fair Trade pineapple purchases at Whole Foods Market stores.

Mexico has a long way to go to catch up with Costa Rica in terms of pineapple production, but logistics are helping Mexico attain some production growth, marketers say.

Marketers say they anticipate good supplies of numerous varieties of pineapples throughout 2017, even after a spate of rough weather in Central America.

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Where pineapples are concerned, convenience leads to sales, marketers say, which typically means selling fresh-cut fruit.

Edina, Minn.-based retailer Lunds & Byerlys has removed fresh-cut pineapple from its shelves due to possible listeria contamination.