The pineapples used for our organic pineapple rings come from the best growing region in West Africa on natural, certified organic plantations by small fruit farmers in the region. The cultivation is supported by the sustainable block farming model, which promotes regional development and the expansion of organic farming. In addition, the farmers are trained, supported and paid fairly in order to ensure they can produce a stable yield and maintain their livelihoods. This sets our dried fruits apart from other producers who source their pineapples from large plantations that employ pesticides and undignified working conditions.
The two most important and widespread pineapple varieties in the world, Smooth Cayenne and MD2, are grown on small plantations. The mixture of the two varieties results in a balance between aromatic and sour (Smooth Cayenne) and sweet pineapple pieces (MD2).
As the fruits take 13–15 months to reach harvest maturity, each pineapple plant can only be harvested once per year. Fully ripened fruits are harvested and immediately processed locally instead of being exported as raw goods, which results in a loss of flavour. Many pineapple products on the market are made from these unripe pineapples that are harvested too early in order to lengthen their shelf life. Pineapples continue to ripen after harvesting, but barely develop any flavour and do not develop a high vitamin content. Sugar and artificial flavours and sweeteners are often added to these pineapples to ensure a "typical" pineapple taste. However, our pineapple rings are made of 100% pure, dried fruit with no need for additives such as sugar, sweeteners or preservatives.
We use a particularly high-quality, airtight flavour protection bag with a zipper. A 7-fold coating with high barrier security provides the contents with the best possible protection against moisture, oxidation and the effects of harmful substances.
