The pineapple has served as a symbol of hospitality and warm welcome through the history of the Americas. Christopher Columbus wrote the first account of a western encounter with the pineapple in the journal of his second discovery voyage across
The same as many other fruits, pineapple can prevent as well as relieve constipation because of the fiber content. Dr. Lloyd
1-21-11 Bromelain is a complex of protein digesting enzymes that function together as a natural anti-inflammatory that has many health benefits and encourages healing. It is very effective in treating bruises and sprains by reducing swelling, tenderness and pain. This
1-21-11 Fresh pineapples are low in sodium and high in potassium so they are good way to avoid the risk of hypertension but the real health benefits come from the antioxidant Vitamin C and the protein digesting enzymes collectively called
At least 700 people have been moved to temporary refuges as a result of heavy rains that began Tuesday night. The National Emergency Commission has declared a yellow alert in the entire sector of the Caribbean, the North zone of
Did you know that the fruit of the pineapple is actually made up of many fruitlets? That is to say the pineapple is not a single fruit, but actually a composite fruit. Each eye of the pineapple is a single
Winter begins early this year. At least that is the feeling at the moment in the pineapple farms. There were two cool nights in week 45. With air temperatures dropping to 19 and 18 degrees C. These temperatures are always
On Friday October 29th an unannounced visit to our farm (Santa Clara) was carried out by the Costa Rican governments Environmental Tribune. These inspections are carried out in an effort to assure compliance with environmental regulations. The officials visited the
October 16-18 2010. The PMA was quite a success. Some of our staff arrived on Thursday the 14th to set up our booth. Between Thursday and Friday, they put together an amazing booth! The show began on Saturday and we
Come see us at this year’s PMA, October 15 -18 in Orlando, Florida. We’ll be at booth #5343. Stop on by for a visit and try some of the sweetest pineapple you’ll ever taste. And we’ll bend your ear on what
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