The diagram shows the process of cultivating pineapples and preparing them for different end products. The process consists of two main stages: the agricultural growth of the fruit under controlled conditions, followed by post-harvest processing into fresh exports and processed goods.
In the first stage, pineapple plants are grown from crowns 26cm apart and require a warm climate of approximately 23–30°C. After around seven months of growth, ethylene is applied to stimulate fruit development. A further five months are required for the pineapples to mature fully, reaching approximately 30 cm in height and 2 kg in weight. At this point, the fruit is ready for harvesting.
Once harvested, the pineapples are washed and separated into different production lines. Some are preserved whole by applying a wax coating and then packaged for export. Others are cut and processed further: one pathway involves slicing the fruit and extracting juice, while another results in canned pineapple products. These processed forms are packaged accordingly and prepared for distribution.
