{"id":975747,"date":"2026-06-25T09:57:09","date_gmt":"2026-06-25T13:57:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/after-125-years-the-worlds-pineapple-leader-officially-takes-a-stand-yes-fresh-pineapple-belongs-on-a-pizza\/"},"modified":"2026-06-25T09:57:09","modified_gmt":"2026-06-25T13:57:09","slug":"after-125-years-the-worlds-pineapple-leader-officially-takes-a-stand-yes-fresh-pineapple-belongs-on-a-pizza","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/after-125-years-the-worlds-pineapple-leader-officially-takes-a-stand-yes-fresh-pineapple-belongs-on-a-pizza\/","title":{"rendered":"After 125 Years, the World\u2019s Pineapple Leader Officially Takes a Stand: Yes, (Fresh) Pineapple Belongs on a Pizza"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"mw_release\">\n<p align=\"center\">\n        <strong><br \/>\n          <em>Dole Food Company uses International Pineapple Day on June 27<\/em><br \/>\n        <\/strong><br \/>\n        <br \/>\n        <strong><br \/>\n          <em>and its 125<\/em><br \/>\n        <\/strong><br \/>\n        <sup><br \/>\n          <strong><br \/>\n            <em>th<\/em><br \/>\n          <\/strong><br \/>\n        <\/sup><br \/>\n        <strong><br \/>\n          <em> Pineapple Crowning Anniversary <\/em><br \/>\n        <\/strong><br \/>\n        <br \/>\n        <strong><br \/>\n          <em>to settle one of the food industry\u2019s most contentious debates<\/em><br \/>\n        <\/strong>\n      <\/p>\n<p>CHARLOTTE, N.C., June  25, 2026  (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) &#8212;  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=IpAZuiydtmN_l2-0o1vlm0qwuTFfQoXogTWOxw9DyT4RomaTtg42_aydjr0KkMMHbwwjCISOAsWNvYCLufRP410GyBsxzco5WMe-efNggzSAtCuZmCVv6eU2aGIt2agCu1WYBguRue-mAto8DnW8_NTak8WN2dLG2fmvLCg-ZetjwTB0VeYRkDZqLbSQ-p6XQcG-QvzxDtoI84_QWzBdap1Ijz_tK0sRfCIXpl4H_DdpzNM7-aar0oYiP2JqHakgz_bXoo8GEuhnEkWxGuf3t0SXrkdG-b2Kp0Tz42CEn01pYWC0B02qWEIxBiZluHFyRHclv0VOz4kms1sc-gURDc74I0aFwVMcXSGSJFGTEcsDPEjkVOsIs88Sg2W7iNQJOOIjFy4Wm4tVG615il7sMXdYxP-_ltzQhnlrw4t8veQP5zHi-ZxIdqr5-6Yy3n9pMx1GztMUk8JUFNj2imiKnA==\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Dole Food Company<\/a> is marking International Pineapple Day on June 27 with more than just a nod to one of the world\u2019s most beloved tropical fruits. The company is celebrating 125 years in the pineapple business, honoring James Drummond Dole\u2019s legacy of transforming the pineapple from island fields to kitchens and tables around the world.<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\">From its earliest roots in Hawaii to its global leadership today, Dole has played a defining role in making pineapple a household staple. Over the past century and a quarter, the company has helped transform the peculiar, spiked fruit from a rare delicacy into an everyday symbol of freshness, flavor, good nutrition and aloha.<\/p>\n<p>But throughout its iconic pineapple history, the produce leader has sidestepped one of the culinary community\u2019s longest-running and most contentious debates by refusing to answer the one question that foodies, pineapple lovers and much of the pizza-eating public really wants to know.<\/p>\n<p>Does pineapple belong on a pizza?\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>For years, Dole has chosen to focus on the many ways fresh produce can elevate a pizza, from cauliflower crusts to toppings like bell peppers, mushrooms, potatoes, spinach, arugula, olives and onions. The company even went as far as develop a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=tDzKyWZseqpbyQum3cKfhBegkI64qQ6yB69CX18emuHzYQWnV7OUC86vfDRNXb40OzovvCvr5TkejQltm8EKXo5y0ak7kZFID69bD5aR3cJyEbvcJfuFUt5Uir20G57V3KwX9ZKuCDJJ67AzaUZ2OY84RTXdBRhzs9iWptyMyL5NxYSmNeM6g0SF9agS-_Y8xCMqqRz2WraENSFKUwQezDVY38XO25KBeKk5NcJMCeUutPhu5Vg0CLY9Mxj9bJRWvlnQX6gCN7hzlOEoAr7mehKigu3neV6k-NcaHkq5Emyb_6IEzP-0pooUj-yveWdT3J5B2wSzYMATk7HYrkgOTf3M1NdIRGQjkqISu88rr494pRd_cyIvNs3T80NM_2dnUTAdyIWZvwgp7-xYr64YIu4_qh6uiWSYgMXfLU58r27N9bAH77hd1h4qBDkTh6zs_zL6E-HY027UqrLtcepdLmD1gdUKPg89PK16z0699J8=\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">breakfast pizza<\/a> featuring DOLE<sup>\u00ae <\/sup>Bananas, Raspberries, Mandarin Oranges and Greek yogurt, and a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=HcfWYTqMHMhm_OajaN3qSTUmQz6djFsDAzUZI1RxxVbwVt2JC9_FBfBdgNfcYCnMeEeoEYEPXBUn4Savq2r4Fh32nFyv7nRqUnn5jRp-MXbjNQ14v4P4cifhSLGFo-iY1GdQ5m-lg4-7_vi_7hd4b_IjQOOIaHopKvYfQCyq3LZ82_LbdALXKtG2-M7uXxxXJ72PJoePJxOEYAgkc7kpFCs8sV1Iam2leVM1spHFICY-Lmh-vCRYguuH4u9TVMMHyohfpOFZKADtcq1nWXmpaOX0CqGqGUeBnU07qV5vugr4AV5nhBnTI9m7JlgNVnePrGIdl47fwkuD88H2v3aC3bcNqWWQJHR41DyKS1thZIW-IQOElzkfFo8oFLLlsaeaJDCblY_YNmXgn1zzeJ8xX_e-dEKbx4NninD1H43o4Fxyw9jrGP75IaUO6s7KU8Rst7Uw5JqT2w-1E8JbP-ne2YviSWhpwRmqzjXviezJX_Q=\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">dessert pizza<\/a> made with DOLE<sup>\u00ae <\/sup>Pineapple, Strawberries, Raspberries and dark chocolate chips.<\/p>\n<p>But with this year\u2019s\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=mTEqirXeqAyXyH3zOQNnFpDSo_-LBdQz6XCc6ZzXIJetYNM4ObrmpXtf8ClXLI6Y1AiiQPLKFkcCaXJnPRnQMLFumiM45KsjFjG2qR_qWA3IRg66g24jpy5Fwp09kXbRdGFceJIo8saq-nARR2_uB4Dru8f8rfV2y_PGh-tBRCQAIHSOk28IwMUar1RAcQjOYv07h740P0U-R2gmPvNQRiLu72W3bXbShLNvJSe6jEqlLvcmjkAEI0UWvTo6UfMhtlw7wdP2VulYRp2dqqaz2wYu1vO32Ki79APj71_kq9i8mS93FFxg9XYDVXI7f4z7H870mZuNcYva4gZdy11uGx9CqRRHvue04tLm6dAh9XYD2JsKMXRs001W6zU5irOVZ1RfLcDqiOugnlw5yvMB_6FJ5W59gXEsrRr_V0hcl7Lv5sIxz9cEONt0e93ol_vy\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">125<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=4Dv5sTeIxIvzqqdlws1QOcPMZrGPob-Wd14DGjzumMpVg2HiyiAlRvHZ5-y_r2EzBHwKJOtOLvwNODPBH76pLK5mRNPcsFtAsUGPgUy44nQM8ib2qXrGX7ONQuqyaBIyx5SCiCQtx6-8Xs8VY6ZPVJ9flrf0sfP3285kldsNcIcli-QyQDDDIqLfOPNAfxBYjpjx1-UCirT-r8H_hB2xuYMMhn1iXh9-20d8X9_3-HgTadtiyCsqExaihSwrv5uYIYQ8zkl4ivysWDMyFSKKOQPPtkpEV3VXmKPSd_zbqG1gwt7jlkk_C2IGi2KpYgorRvDYsxYXsoPzA45jxJdq5C5sdnP02fY4lXA6wcXqq7DT1ozJpHtvYfaMz9FZNMZLlgmV4Q2DeiOMQfPQPcqVe6HOr0JYED1QhGMyf5dNFmjvExRYfQnUCOC-4bLQ9_9f\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"><sup>th<\/sup><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=18pP56dWar0R9GuY9X6igBakUgiXEeeV7N2_w4zes_p9EeEeHBUNxIeRKtAbtuNj9T2NEsunHXMWtm7qG41rzADIzIdEAYtogKhxmljd8fo4sdKIGy_6hIB3kU64ENiIjA31jyURryRqRMVvk0JGQhuZIwXSR09Hnk8B8kcRciDLyTtDhHfVu4ChiHkpOCvlwXtfJ2yBQxFEpSniy_5S4k-ETtT7NLsw3dsQnkvprlonxKf12qVnBcMQBzCQENWs9s00jtt6NcBveVnWnrrwiUNuSkJVgcZ8S53lJ6vdFTy_GKzupUB1tZai78uOcL_9Cj8hYIlY4xb0KkhYD7Ex9jmTuqsVPKb4jbqfByWufxowO6wNH8sSXFXAr3GRW-mts4BCJQKmRtS1w8b9WLRYAZqIRhq1RHj7D_LvqTgJofhRa3bSqf-_c2XM79EM9MqW4zHzWVFDull3sjGI1rwzqFx2m2p9qlACXXDehTCfCn0=\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"> Pineapple Crowning Anniversary<\/a>, Dole is finally addressing the issue head-on.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAt Dole, our primary mission has always been to encourage more Americans to adopt and reap the rewards of a produce-rich diet by making fresh fruits and vegetables easy, delicious and infinitely tastier and more fun,\u201d said Bil Goldfield, director of communications for Dole Food Company. \u201cSo, with this in mind, the definitive answer is yes. Of course we\u2019re going to advocate for fresh pineapple on pizza!\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI can say definitively that Dole Food Company is clearly and officially in the \u2018fresh-pineapple-belongs-on-a-pizza\u2019 camp.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>In honor of today\u2019s announcement, Dole is releasing a new\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=Urh6Dzf57XBCU9GKFa3xsViWPaT2bs3iY5rr3mzJpbZ09R4dj3rUmRhi3rUGMD1x32wjIM1oCBU5QG-NdCrFs3_0T9P5Lohq_CQTdff8l_R7hdz2NEso_W-6XJU0mCBx\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Epic Luau Pizza<\/strong><\/a> recipe made with a hot honey drizzle, sliced jalape\u00f1o, sweet Vidalia onions and fresh DOLE<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Pineapple. The dish can be made with plant-based luncheon meat instead of ham to keep it vegetarian.<\/p>\n<p>As Dole celebrates 125 years of pineapple leadership, the company remains focused on its broader mission: encouraging healthier eating habits by making fresh fruits and vegetables more accessible, enjoyable and relevant in everyday life.<\/p>\n<p>Whether enjoyed fresh, grilled, blended, baked or yes, even on pizza, pineapple continues to prove its place as one of the most versatile fruits in the world.<\/p>\n<p>Check <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=T2TebGDYeegKVAYRuz8j4gfCPlFNtY1jDokOhmhaP45aKTkze606XnerrmKef7KQTOrQ92yg91fIp14fLi-TS5EEAEG2bZsInIe0dlBB6dL_z6UxPWHApP7n3zj7SGElun7dvz08mb-k1G4eXdK2XHTjoLEKBRFCMn6i29al1ZI896u2n0ZYOy4k0z_MwcpeK9THArlQNxjYytMb3R-lEc9T6yl5WX-aMq0uznh_upVwUFVQzwJ1gj1N19ta5W4pHct9eEy3WkCfsnshXiI-RkWiO-9qZub6xOvJzszQSzb9HQWSd218w5MTGRPoxI-WUNfKcHqeR_V3ZT1D33bRE-oIDctf8mGQXbiXkwV5T8fekufnc31VeuuZTxYyUr0zidswXvqRHF4VoetcF3pM4Nt59a7vLTryIVw9NbXZ7bOl7FLS81Tf9Bc4BewMsDXDnbwcShiI6vEk0ReQ4mZL1Q==\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">www.dole.com\/125<\/a> for details on Dole\u2019s 125<sup>th<\/sup> Pineapple Crowning Anniversary. Use hashtags #DolePineapples, #DolePineapples125 and #PineapplesForTheFuture.<\/p>\n<p>\n        <strong>About Dole Food Company<\/strong><br \/>\n        <br \/>Dole Food Company, Inc., is one of the world&#8217;s largest producers and marketers of high-quality produce. Dole is an industry leader in many of the products it sells, as well as in nutrition education.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to its 125<sup>th<\/sup> year of DOLE<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Pineapples, 2026 marks the 175<sup>th<\/sup> anniversary of Dole Food Company which traces its roots back to 1851. For more information, please visit\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=T2TebGDYeegKVAYRuz8j4nR6T3Vbl4VgIq4BDPhvdGFANlM0_hL3Pmdlou9qdAy0U0fmMGdnrEX0M0whlC9HvgEZpBxqrI6GrlZ-dHO4t60AeDaDtzadQGMBD6kERuP_8NbJhPUWJ3D85z_MyyrxCUWAzP08RqThVbXRdCnNkCzCvm6Nor_iLwX0pxak-w12-fbL0ZFx3vtB5RHXFwcIS2q5zXTHClTTuab12Y0IVIVXiwQYmeuK0uC6HHa7xO49MKS0cqqUfaFEDa7WXMu496URs95i_zBbZlZywcsiTXHF71yv9SY4Xia6m4m0bLQrRzXspUvENMVZc2Ic-2wI3uj-Cak-OJyqRUxE54qMHMiXZGBVjpdS15gCD7r8hbIfudlxuosM4j7E3koElGZvr1gqVe6l-vfgkRjqYa8QaRYVoEVTBUvZxlGiEDhufyQW2hoS_JtY6Sm8JqsKADFOWlLC7_Wd2lV2D1MN39-AiaIK2Juzk-aIolJeIX_3GaEczmjwJ8m42SjG_YYxlflhVRRu9rFtqw43zzwIE_eVKuydSf48ttmM5Ok0Bg3nZhqE\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>www.dole.com<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\">\n        <strong><br \/>\n          <u>Media Contacts<\/u><br \/>\n        <\/strong><br \/>\n        <strong>:<\/strong>\n      <\/p>\n<p align=\"left\">Bob Ochsner\u00a0<br \/>Sophia\u2019s Choice for Dole<br \/>(949) 233-0984<\/p>\n<p>A photo accompanying this announcement is available at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=jIV-rXlCX-_mLTBs4onHnfShg7rmBP_I91BG3QcZune5JVr0Qp9qveqasL3CpFSOER-DlH8hvJPVnQFn2qHz9hwtNngMU3KPUspKAkSIwPVt672IFM_7ej0DjdZCKUm1j_NedOZL6Zp4_d7W-woPqm_-UBo4FVHKIJ82adcFg86KxOx87FuqhMm6LRoAOm42mWFo0OmRfHCZ4A9TR7GF9sE-UTDl_ETrjBASXJRxq-8oi-3DMBB17E1TlMZJllk1uXDOSR2-pt6R-Ybo7mZzlA==\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/NewsRoom\/AttachmentNg\/e70267d1-65f6-4fbb-a0bc-9998a86a0760<\/a><\/p>\n<p>      <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" class=\"__GNW8366DE3E__IMG\" src=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/newsroom\/ti?nf=OTc1MjEzOSM3Njc2OTI4IzIwMDQ5NTM=\" \/><br \/>\n      <br \/>\n      <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ml.globenewswire.com\/media\/OTc5YzIyMGUtNDI5ZC00MjVlLWJjOGEtZGIwMDc5ZDVhMjIyLTEwMTY1MjYtMjAyNi0wNi0yNS1lbg==\/tiny\/Dole-Food-Company.png\" \/>\n    <\/div>\n<div class=\"mw_contactinfo\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dole Food Company uses International Pineapple Day on June 27 and its 125 th Pineapple Crowning Anniversary to settle one of the food industry\u2019s most contentious debates CHARLOTTE, N.C., June 25, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) &#8212; Dole Food Company is marking International Pineapple Day on June 27 with more than just a nod to one of the world\u2019s most beloved tropical fruits. The company is celebrating 125 years in the pineapple business, honoring James Drummond Dole\u2019s legacy of transforming the pineapple from island fields to kitchens and tables around the world. From its earliest roots in Hawaii to its global leadership today, Dole has played a defining role in making pineapple a household staple. Over the past century and a quarter, &hellip; <\/p>\n<p class=\"link-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/after-125-years-the-worlds-pineapple-leader-officially-takes-a-stand-yes-fresh-pineapple-belongs-on-a-pizza\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;After 125 Years, the World\u2019s Pineapple Leader Officially Takes a Stand: Yes, (Fresh) Pineapple Belongs on a Pizza&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-975747","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.9 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>After 125 Years, the World\u2019s Pineapple Leader Officially Takes a Stand: Yes, (Fresh) Pineapple Belongs on a Pizza - Market Newsdesk<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/after-125-years-the-worlds-pineapple-leader-officially-takes-a-stand-yes-fresh-pineapple-belongs-on-a-pizza\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"After 125 Years, the World\u2019s Pineapple Leader Officially Takes a Stand: Yes, (Fresh) Pineapple Belongs on a Pizza - Market Newsdesk\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Dole Food Company uses International Pineapple Day on June 27 and its 125 th Pineapple Crowning Anniversary to settle one of the food industry\u2019s most contentious debates CHARLOTTE, N.C., June 25, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) &#8212; Dole Food Company is marking International Pineapple Day on June 27 with more than just a nod to one of the world\u2019s most beloved tropical fruits. 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