Exploring if a small fruit, the pineapple, could potentially reduce food waste in our consumption patterns
Fresh Del Monte, a leading producer of high-quality fresh and fresh-cut fruit, has expanded its Honeyglow pineapple line with the introduction of the Precious Honeyglow. This personal-sized pineapple promises a sweeter taste and reduced food waste, making it an attractive option for consumers.
According to Melissa Mackay, Fresh Del Monte's Vice President of Marketing, North America, the Precious Honeyglow delivers everything that people love about Del Monte Honeyglow pineapples, but in a more compact size. Weighing between one-and-a-half and two pounds, it is about half the average weight of a traditional fresh pineapple.
The Precious Honeyglow retains the extra sweet taste and distinct color of Del Monte Honeyglow pineapples, making it a perfect choice for those who appreciate a sweeter pineapple taste. It is worth noting that the Precious Honeyglow is part of Fresh Del Monte's Honeyglow line, which is known for its extended natural ripening process that results in a sweeter flavor and radiant golden color.
In addition to the Precious Honeyglow, Fresh Del Monte also offers full-size Honeyglow pineapples, which are larger and known for their extra sweet taste compared to traditional pineapples. These pineapples are naturally left to ripen longer on the plant, ensuring a distinctly sweeter flavor and vibrant golden color.
The introduction of the Precious Honeyglow is part of Fresh Del Monte's efforts to offer better sizing options and reduce food waste. The company has partnered with Melissa's Produce to create this new petite fresh pineapple.
Fresh Del Monte offers a wide range of options to suit consumer preferences in fresh pineapples. While the company also offers canned sliced pineapple and fruit cups, the primary distinction in fresh pineapples is centered around the Honeyglow line and the new personal-size Precious Honeyglow.
Here's a summary of the sizes, weight ranges, and sweetness levels available in Fresh Del Monte's Honeyglow pineapple line:
| Size | Weight Range | Sweetness Level | |---------------------------|-----------------------|------------------------------| | Precious Honeyglow | 1.5 to 2 pounds (small)| Extra sweet, compact variety | | Full-size Honeyglow | Typically around 3-4 lbs or more | Extra sweet, naturally ripened | | Traditional pineapples | Larger sizes, typically 3-6 pounds | Standard sweetness (less sweet than Honeyglow) |
Pineapples do not ripen after harvest, so their sweetness is determined at picking time and varies by variety, with Honeyglow being naturally sweeter.
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Embracing a sustainable-living approach, Fresh Del Monte introduces the Precious Honeyglow, a personal-sized pineapple that promotes healthy-cooking and reduces food waste. This petite pineapple, a part of Fresh Del Monte's home-and-garden collection, is the latest addition to their food-and-drink product range. The Precious Honeyglow, known for its extended natural ripening process, ensures a tastefully sweet and radiant pineapple, enriching one's lifestyle with healthier options.
