The global pineapple market shows no signs of stopping its expansion

The global pineapple market size has grown strongly in recent years and is expected to reach $35.34 billion by 2028, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.0%, reveals a recent and comprehensive report by The Business Research Company, a leading market intelligence firm. Between 2023 and 2024, the CAGR is projected at 6.6% and can be attributed, according to the report, to the growing awareness of the health benefits associated with pineapple, rising disposable income, increasing government aid, and shifting consumer preferences toward healthy and natural food options. The vegan and flexitarian population, the latter focused on consuming plant-based foods and sometimes animal-based foods, would also drive the growth of the market for this fruit. Pineapples are valued in vegan and flexitarian diets for their versatility as an ingredient in savory and sweet preparations. In addition, varieties such as Del Monte's Rubyglow are ...