Personal-sized pineapples bring variety to fresh produce market

Fresh Del Monte has partnered with a major specialty produce supplier to offer consumers a personal-sized fresh pineapple.

The Del Monte Precious Honeyglow, available year-round through Melissa’s Produce, weighs between 1.5 and 2 ounces — about half the size of a traditional pineapple, according to a news release. Grown at specialty farms in Costa Rica, Precious Honeyglow pineapples are left to mature on the plant for a few extra days, resulting in a sweeter taste and a golden hue, according to the release.

“As the world’s top producer of fresh pineapples, Del Monte offers a wide range of options to suit consumer preferences, whether it’s a sweeter taste, sustainability benefits or a versatile range of sizes,” Melissa Mackay, Fresh Del Monte’s vice president of marketing, North America, said in the release. “Our new Precious Honeyglow delivers everything that people love about Del Monte Honeyglow pineapples, such as its extra-sweet taste and distinct color, in a compact, single-serving size.”

Fresh Del Monte’s range of fresh pineapples include its PINKGLOW variety and the Del Monte Gold Extra Sweet Pineapple.

Melissa’s/World Variety Produce Inc. distributes conventional and organic fruits and vegetables from its 330,000-square-foot Los Angeles facility.