ISHS Acta Horticulturae 425: II International Pineapple Symposium
CURRENT STATUS AND PROSPECTS FOR PINEAPPLE IN THE CANARY ISLANDS |
| Authors: | V. Galán Saúco, J. Cabrera Cabrera |
| Abstract:
Although nearly 100 hectares of pineapple were planted during the boom years of the 1980's, the incentive to continue has tapered off due to keen competition from African pineapple, cheaper to produce, throughout the European Union markets. While 'Smooth Cayenne' is the type usually found in Europe, the Canary Islands produce a local selection of 'Red Spanish', with good external quality (size, colour, shape etc,) and organoleptically correct (Brix and acidity) in peak season, marketed locally at high prices. Prospects are good for further expansion, particularly as a European Union product. | |
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