Costa Rica tops the list of pineapple producing countries with approximately 2,930,661 tonnes produced every year. With its tropical environment, Costa Rica is the perfect environment for promoting pineapple growth., Most producing countries are in the Americas, Asia, and West Africa. Indonesia is the leading producer of pineapple globally, with a total production of just over 3.2 million tons. Pineapple cultivation spans several regions across the country, employing thousands of people and contributing significantly to the agricultural sector., According to data released by the World Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), the Asian Continent is the biggest producer of pineapples with 13 million tonnes or 41% of the world’s total pineapples, followed by America with 10.3 million tonnes or about 38% of the world’s pineapples., About one-third of the world’s pineapples come from Costa Rica, and three-quarters of Costa Rica’s pineapples are sold in Europe. Other main contributors to the global pineapple market include Brazil and the Philipines with India slowly growing an export market., With a global annual production of 29.3 million tons, pineapple cultivation plays a significant role in the agricultural economies of many countries. The fruit is predominantly grown in tropical regions, where the climate conditions are favorable for its growth., Dole pineapples come from Thailand, Ecuador, Costa Rica, Honduras, the Philippines and the Ivory Coast. The climate in those countries is simply perfect for pineapples, as it is mild at night and sunny and warm during the day..