What are the product characteristics of fresh pineapples on the European market?

When exporting to the EU, the most important characteristic of pineapples is it that they are non-climacteric fruits, which are harvested ripe. Therefore, it is very crucial not to harvest them to early, to consider the commercial attractiveness of its colour and to pack them properly. These issues are covered in this module for each variety – Smooth Cayenne, MD-2, Sugarloaf and Victoria.