{"id":949575,"date":"2026-04-07T13:02:17","date_gmt":"2026-04-07T17:02:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/dole-celebrates-a-125-year-legacy-of-growing-and-sharing-pineapples-around-the-world-in-2026\/"},"modified":"2026-04-07T13:02:17","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T17:02:17","slug":"dole-celebrates-a-125-year-legacy-of-growing-and-sharing-pineapples-around-the-world-in-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/dole-celebrates-a-125-year-legacy-of-growing-and-sharing-pineapples-around-the-world-in-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Dole Celebrates a 125-year Legacy of Growing and Sharing Pineapples Around the World in 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"
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CHARLOTTE, N.C., April 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Though Charlotte is nicknamed the Queen City, this year it will share the spotlight with the King of Fruits.<\/p>\n

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Although it\u2019s been 125 years since a 24-year-old James Drummond Dole planted his first pineapples in Wahiawa, Hawaii, founding the Hawaiian Pineapple Company, the produce entrepreneur\u2019s legacy is still very much alive both on the Island of Oahu and in uptown Charlotte, home of the U.S. main office of Dole Food Company<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Little did the namesake founder know that his vision to introduce an obscure, nutrient-dense delicacy would lead to the fruit\u2019s generational reign as a universally beloved symbol for tropical vacations, hospitality, welcome and the spirit of aloha.<\/p>\n

Dole honors the moment with today\u2019s kick-off of its 125<\/u><\/strong><\/a>th<\/sup><\/strong><\/u><\/a> Pineapple Crowning Anniversary<\/u><\/strong><\/a> featuring a full slate of special recipes, serving suggestions, digital downloads, social content, special events, partner promotions and commemorations marking the Quasquicentennial of Dole\u2019s contribution to the world.<\/p>\n

The fresh fruit pioneer will start rolling out activities this month in Charlotte and across the country leading up to an extended celebration in June coinciding with International Pineapple Day on June 27.<\/p>\n

Dole\u2019s pineapple festivities come two years after its 125th<\/sup> Banana-Versary, marking its 125th<\/sup> year selling the world\u2019s most popular banana, and just months after the launch of the award-winning* DOLE<\/u>\u00ae<\/u><\/sup> Colada Royale\u2122<\/u><\/a>, a groundbreaking new pineapple variety naturally bred at Dole\u2019s oldest pineapple farm in Honduras to offer notes of coconut.<\/p>\n

\u201cJames Dole was a dreamer who believed that pineapples belonged on tables far beyond the islands where it grew and could be a regular part of American life,\u201d said William Goldfield, director of corporate communications for Dole. \u201cOne hundred and twenty-five years later, that pioneering mindset still defines who we are: A group of people passionate about providing the best pineapples and other produce across the globe and forever connected to the visionary who started it all.\u201d<\/p>\n

Famously known as the “King of Fruits” in Europe from the 15th to the 17th century thanks to their extreme rarity, difficulty to transport, and exotic, spiky appearance, pineapples were a coveted luxury item that symbolized wealth, influence and hospitality. Because of this, they could cost thousands of dollars in today’s currency.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Fortunately, modern-day visitors to the Dole 125<\/u><\/a>th<\/sup><\/u><\/a> Pineapple Crowning Anniversary landing page<\/u><\/a> will find a multitude of free ways to satisfy their love for the fruit.<\/p>\n