The diagram illustrates the stages how pineapples are cultivated and then processed in three different ways.
Overall, pineapple cultivation takes more than a year and involves controlled temperature, chemical treatment, and harvesting. After this, the fruit is processed in three ways: for juice, packaged pieces, and whole pineapples for export.
The process begins with planting crowns in warm conditions ranging between 23°C and 30°C. After seven months, the plants develop enough to receive ethylene spray, which accelerates ripening. Five months later, pineapples grow to around 30 cm and weigh approximately 2 kg, making them ready for harvest.
Once harvested and collected, the pineapples are processed in three different production lines. Some are sliced and sent to an extractor to produce juice. Others are cut into pieces and placed into containers for packaging. For export, the pineapples are sorted and coated with wax to maintain freshness. Finally, they are placed in crates and shipped overseas.
