Ayco Farms Significantly Expands Costa Rica Pineapple Operation
October 16, 2025 | 2 min to read
Ayco Farms, Inc. is expanding its Costa Rica operations to scale its pineapple program, strengthen global supply, and extend year-round availability through greater vertical integration and sustainable cultivation practices. Avi Nir says the move responds to retailer demand and will boost pineapple output, create hundreds of local jobs, and deliver value across growers, packers, logistics, and retail while maintaining high standards of quality, safety, and social responsibility.
POMPANO BEACH, Fla. — Ayco Farms, Inc. (“Ayco”), a leading grower, marketer, and distributor of offshore and domestic melons and asparagus, announced a significant expansion of its agricultural footprint in Costa Rica to support multifold growth in its pineapple program.
The initiative reflects Ayco’s long-term strategy to strengthen global supply, increase operational scale, and reinforce its commitment to sustainable farming.
STRENGTHENING GLOBAL SUPPLY AND SUSTAINABILITY
Ayco’s expansion in Costa Rica builds on two decades of leadership in the melon, asparagus, and pineapple sectors. This new development positions the company to meet rising global demand while enhancing vertical integration and year-round availability. The project will incorporate sustainable cultivation practices aimed at improving both environmental impact and production efficiency.
A LONG-TERM COMMITMENT TO GROWTH
“This expansion represents the next chapter in Ayco’s evolution as a global produce leader, ” said Avi Nir, President & Chief Executive Officer of Ayco. “Our increased presence in Costa Rica reflects our confidence in the region and was specifically designed to meet the needs of our long-standing retail partners, many of whom encouraged us to expand into this market to better serve their growing demand. We remain guided by the belief that innovation and sustainability must drive growth, and we expect meaningful increases in pineapple output over the coming ” years.
DRIVING OPPORTUNITY ACROSS THE VALUE CHAIN
The expansion is expected to create hundreds of meaningful local employment opportunities and deliver benefits throughout the supply chain—from growers and packers to logistics and retail partners. Ayco’s integrated approach ensures that its operations continue to meet the highest international standards of quality, safety, and social responsibility.
ABOUT AYCO FARMS, INC.
Ayco Farms, Inc. is a leading producer, importer, and marketer of premium fruits and vegetables, including melons, pineapples, and asparagus. Headquartered in Pompano Beach, Florida, the company operates across the Americas with a focus on sustainable agriculture, innovation, and long-term customer relationships.