CHARLOTTE, NC - A new, juicier, more aromatic pineapple is on the market, and we can thank Dole Food Company for that. Recently, the global leader in pineapples since 1901 introduced a new golden pineapple in response to consumer demand for a sweeter pineapple-eating experience.
“In the 122 years that Dole has been cultivating pineapples in Hawaii, Central and South America, and throughout the tropics, we’ve learned what it takes to grow the world’s best, most beloved fruit,” said Director of Corporate Communications William Goldfield. “While all Dole pineapples are tender; sweet; and packed with nutrients, healthy enzymes, and Vitamins B6 and C, these new Golden Selection® Pineapples glow and taste just a little brighter.”
DOLE® Golden Selection Pineapple arrives at select supermarkets in the United States and Canada in mid-April. Sustainably grown exclusively in Costa Rica, noted the release, the new fruit has been expertly cultivated to taste sweeter, shine brighter, and offer a more vibrant tropical flavor that balances the pineapple’s customary sweet and tart sensations while elevating the indulgent taste experience.
Less than 6 percent of all DOLE Pineapples possess the taste and appearance qualifications necessary to be tagged a DOLE Golden Selection Pineapple, continued the release. The new fruit will be available in limited quantities based on seasonality and availability.
Eager to flag some easy recipes to draw your shoppers’ attention? The company’s Melanie Marcus, MA, RD, and Nutrition and Health Communications Manager, has identified a number of dishes from Dole’s vast online recipe library that best showcase the enhanced sweetness of the DOLE Golden Selection Pineapple, including:
- Pineapple Carpaccio
- Dole Mango Pineapple Salad
- Cool Summer Gazpacho Salad
- Ginger-Chili Ahi Tuna Poke Skewers
- Magic Carpet Lemon Curd Cups
Keep an eye out for more updates from ANUK as more products hit the shelves.
