\nWith International Pineapple Day fast approaching on June 27, the sweet, juicy and iconic fruit is having a moment. Del Monte Corporation<\/a>, one of the world\u2019s leading vertically integrated producers, distributors and marketers of fresh and shelf-stable produce and the inventor of the best-selling Del Monte Gold\u00ae pineapple, is honoring the fan-favorite fruit and the people behind its production by giving fans valuable insights into the pineapple and its cultural significance.<\/p>\n
This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https:\/\/www.businesswire.com\/news\/home\/20260624632078\/en\/<\/a><\/p>\n Del Monte Corporation pineapple lineup.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \nAs summer heats up, pineapple continues to be the<\/i> defining flavor of relaxation and getaway moments, appearing more frequently in drinks, dishes and global menus. Its tropical taste offers a bright, refreshing profile, and consumers are increasingly reaching for it to bring a sense of escape to everyday life. Globally, pineapple production has grown by nearly 43 percent, from around 21 million metric tons to nearly 30 million metric tons\u2014an expansion driven by improved practices across framing, trade infrastructure and global logistics.1 <\/sup>Consumers are also consuming more pineapples today, with an average of 8.5 consumed per person per year in the U.S. compared to the 1970s when it was only 0.7 pounds. 2<\/sup><\/p>\n \nFor a fruit so beloved, there is still a surprising amount of information about this tropical delight that most people don\u2019t know. Del Monte Corporation offers the following fun facts:<\/p>\n \nDanny Dumas, Senior Vice President of Sales, Marketing and Product Management, Del Monte Corporation, North America, reminds pineapple lovers that behind every single fruit there\u2019s a farmer, field worker, logistics team and buyer that work together to bring a perfectly ripe pineapple from a farm in Costa Rica, Kenya or the Philippines to your kitchen table.<\/p>\n \nAs demand continues to surge, growers have diversified where pineapples are grown, adapting to various geographical regions for production, like Del Monte Corporation\u2019s long-standing pineapple operation in Kenya. Growers have also achieved consistent quality among pineapples at scale, investing in post-harvest handling and cold chain infrastructure that transformed pineapples from a seasonal indulgence into a year-round category that consumers can rely on wherever, whenever.<\/p>\n \n\u201cWhat excites me most is where innovation is taking this fruit,\u201d adds Dumas. \u201cDemand for fresh-cut pineapple is increasing because consumers want convenience without compromise, but they\u2019re also seeking flavor varieties that excite an array of senses, not just their palates.\u201d<\/p>\n \nWith offerings like the pink-fleshed Pinkglow\u00ae pineapple, the ultra-sweet Honeyglow\u00ae pineapple, the luxurious Rubyglow\u00ae pineapple and convenient refrigerated pineapple spears, Del Monte Corporation is leading the way in pineapple innovation and reimagining what this exotic delicacy can become.<\/p>\n \nIn recognition of International Pineapple Day, Del Monte Corporation acknowledges the growers, logistics teams and retail partners who make that innovation possible\u2014growing the fruit that gives people joy, connects communities across the globe and reflects the best of what agriculture can achieve.<\/p>\n About Del Monte Corporation<\/b><\/p>\n![\"Del](\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20260624632078\/en\/2838291\/4\/PINELINEUP.jpg\")
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