These delicious sweet pineapples are a unique variety grown on the lush Philippines tropical island of Mindanao. Mindanao provides the ideal growing conditions for Dole Tropical Gold pineapples.

Where does Dole get its pineapples?

Hawaii

James Dole begins growing pineapples in Wahiawa, on Oahu Island, Hawaii. He founds the Hawaiian Pineapple Company and starts to make the name of “Hawaii” synonymous with “pineapple.” Dole makes his famous quality pledge: “We have built this company on quality, and quality, and quality.”

Are all Dole pineapples from Hawaii?

Dole and Del Monte moved most of their pineapple production out of Hawaii in the 1980s. The last sugar mill in Hawaii closed at the end of 2016.

Is Dole pineapple from China?

In terms of its overall Asian operations, Dole sources bananas, pineapples, asparagus, mangoes, papaya and other fruits and vegetables from the Philippines and Thailand, transporting them to markets principally in Asia, New Zealand and the Middle East.

Are pineapples still grown on Hawaii?

Hawaii remains the only state in the U.S. where pineapple is grown.

Why did Hawaii stop growing pineapples?

Del Monte said it was no longer economically feasible to grow pineapple in Hawaii because it can be grown for less in other parts of the world.

Where is the largest pineapple plantation in the world?

One of the largest pineapple plantations in the world and the biggest in the Far East is found in Mindanao Philippines which is the Del Monte Plantation. It is owned by Del Monte Philippines Inc.

Can you bring pineapple back from Hawaii to Canada?

They don’t allow you to bring fruits or vegetables that are also grown in Canada just in case the produce you bring from outside has a bug/disease that could spread to the crops here. However, since pineapples aren’t grown here, no problem.

How long does it take to grow a pineapple in Hawaii?

Crop cycle



Now, pineapple is planted all year round and forced 9–13 months after planting. Duration of the “plant” crop is usually 15–20 months from planting to harvest.

What state grows the most pineapples?

A: Hawaii produces about 10 per cent of the world’s pineapple yield. Other states producing pineapples are Florida, California and Georgia.

Is Del Monte canned fruit from China?

“Del Monte Foods, Inc. sources 95 percent of our fruits, vegetables, and tomatoes within the United States; the remaining 5 percent comes from South America or Asia. When we do source from outside the U.S., we work with our supplier to assure that the products sold in the U.S. meets the U.S. Food Safety requirements.

Where does Dole get their produce?

Dole grows and sources from independent growers and transports bananas grown primarily in Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Guatemala and Honduras for markets principally in North America, Europe, the Mediterranean and selected Asian markets.

Where are Del Monte pineapples grown?

Costa Rica

We grow pineapples year-round and have varieties including Del Monte Gold® Extra Sweet, Honeyglow®, and PINKGLOW®. Our pineapples are predominantly grown in Costa Rica, Kenya, and the Philippines, as well as on third party farms in Ecuador.

What do Hawaiians call pineapples?

hala kahiki

In the Hawaiian language, pineapples are referred to as ‘hala kahiki’ or foreign hala. ‘Hala’ is another type of fruit, which closely resembles a pineapple. The last pineapple cannery in Hawaii, Del Monte, closed its factory in 2006.

What were pineapples originally called?

Pineapples are native to South America, the Latin name for the fruit is ‘ananas comosus‘, which originally comes from Guarani, meaning ‘fragrant and excellent fruit. ‘ Pineapples first came to Europe in the 16th century, brought by none other than that intrepid traveller and explorer, Christopher Columbus.

Why did sugar cane leave Hawaii?

DOLE – Growing Pineapples

Where are Del Monte pineapples grown?

Costa Rica

We grow pineapples year-round and have varieties including Del Monte Gold® Extra Sweet, Honeyglow®, and PINKGLOW®. Our pineapples are predominantly grown in Costa Rica, Kenya, and the Philippines, as well as on third party farms in Ecuador.

Is Dole an ethical company?

Named To “World’s Most Ethical Companies” List By Ethisphere Magazine.

Where are Dole products made?

Dole operates plantations throughout Central and South America, and in the Asia-Pacific region, with plantations in the Philippines and two packing plants in Thailand, Hua Hin and Chumphon. Dole’s factory in Chumphon, Thailand was permanently shut down in 2020.

Where is Dole canned fruit from?

the Philippines

DOLE^® Canned Tropical Fruit is produced in the Philippines.

Is Del Monte canned fruit from China?

“Del Monte Foods, Inc. sources 95 percent of our fruits, vegetables, and tomatoes within the United States; the remaining 5 percent comes from South America or Asia. When we do source from outside the U.S., we work with our supplier to assure that the products sold in the U.S. meets the U.S. Food Safety requirements.

Is Dole products made in China?

Gold Brand or Dole is from California. Beware, Costco sells canned peaches and pears in a plastic jar that comes from China. All “HIGH LINER” and most other frozen fish products come from China or Indonesia.