For retailers, crownless pineapples present the opportunity for reducing carbon emissions significantly as more than 30% more crownless pineapples can be transported as they take up significantly less space. …
The produce leader is working with key national and regional retailers to launch a series of social and digital trade and consumer programs touting Dole’s 25 years of leadership growing organic produce and developing retail programs that communicate the health, sustainability and fair trade benefits of organic bananas and pineapples. The digital, social and PR program launches this week in honor of September’s National Organic Month and continues through mid-October. …
After working on field trials over the last few years, perfecting their growing and harvesting practices, Kapi Kapi has been able to cultivate their plantains to produce exceptional flavor and consistent quality at a commercial scale. …
Kapi branded pineapples first entered the U.S. market in late 2020. Through the leadership of Sofia Acon, president of Kapi Kapi Growers, the brand grabbed the attention of retail buyers and in December of 2020, the first shipments of Kapi pineapples reached the Port of Philadelphia. Retailers and wholesalers in the Northeast were eager to put the Kapi brand on store shelves and by the end of Q1, distribution had taken off. In less than a year, the Kapi brand was well on its way to becoming a significant supplier in the tropical fruit space. …
By popular demand, the global produce giant officially introduces Rubyglow™ pineapples to the U.S. market after an initial January launch in China that prompted a global waitlist. Featuring a deep red outer shell, bright yellow flesh, and a distinct sweet flavor, Rubyglow™ pineapples are a new variety of the popular tropical fruit and the most exclusive, high-end pineapple offered by Fresh Del Monte. …
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