Rice
Mongo
Peanut
Eggplant
Mango
Tomato
Coffee
Banana
(Saba)
Calamansi
(Philippine Lemon)
Papaya
Pineapple
Tobacco
Rice |
Mongo |
Peanut |
Eggplant |
Mango |
Tomato |
Coffee |
Banana (Saba) |
Calamansi (Philippine Lemon) |
Papaya |
Pineapple |
Tobacco |
PINEAPPLE
Technical
Description
Pineapple (Ananas comosus), locally known as “pinya” is one of the
most popular fruits in the country.
It is among the top agricultural commodities that generate significant
foreign exchange earning for the national economy.
It originated in South America and was introduced in the Philippines by
the Spaniards. It
is widely grown in the tropics and sub-tropical regions.
Several varieties grown in the country are Smooth Cayene or Hawaiian pineapple, most popular and best variety for canning; Queen or Formosa pineapple, the sweetest variety; Red Spanish (native) pineapple and Cabezona, largest type which measures approximately 8-12 inches high when ripe.
Pineapple fruit contains water, carbohydrates, Vitamin c, potassium and thiamin (Vit. B1).
Utilization
Pineapple is usually served fresh, sliced, chunked or as a juice and
concentrate. It
can also be processed into jams,
marmalade, vinegar, wine, nata de piña,
candies and other preserves, or simply dried and frozen.
Pineapple is also behind the existence of the industry for hand woven piña cloth in Aklan. The pineapple leaves contain fine grade fibers which can be used in the manufacture of the luxurious and famous piña cloth. The plant also serves as raw material for other fabrics, wall paper & furnishing. The fibers can be made into twine cordage & quality doilies. It is also used as cattle feed and meat tenderizer.
Pineapple
also serves medicinal purposes such as the expulsion of intestinal worms or as
aid in child delivery. The waste from canning can be processed into animal
feeds.
Market
Practices
Most farmers in Western Visayas directly market the fruits to consumers.
Harvested fruits are brought to markets or sold along highway stalls.
Fresh pineapple export is monopolized by Mindanao growers.
Prior
to marketing, pineapple are classified into small, medium, and large.
All grades must be pineapple of similar varietal characteristics –
mature, firm, dry, clean and have developed eyes.
The tops should be of characteristics color, butts well trimmed and well
attached to the fruit.
Specifications
Pineapple is one important raw material; for food processing and cloth. Common
processed forms are canned pineapple in syrup, dried, juice and concentrates. Piña woven from the fibers
of pineapple leaves is considered one of the most elegant textiles produced by
hand in the Philippines. Piña
fabric is handwoven from the finest pineapple leaf extracted from the native
pineapple plant (Red Spanish) variety. It is considered a lucrative venture.
Wholesale
buying of pineapple involves mature, green fruits classified into the following
small, medium and large.
Seasonality
Peak season is from April to June. Lean month is from August to March.
Farm
Gate Price
The price of pineapple is influenced by demand and supply factors. Peak price is
P40.00 to P50.00 per bundle. Lean
price is P50.00 to P60.00 per bundle. Per bundle is 6-12 pieces depending on the
size. Small sizes range from 11-12
pieces. Medium size is from
8-10 pieces. Large size is from 6-7
pieces.
Market
Flow
Farmer/ProduceràWholesaler/MiddlemenàRetailersàConsumers
Farmer/ProduceràProcessoràRetailersàConsumers
Farmer/ProduceràConsumers
Western
Visayas 2002 Pineapple
Production
|
Provinces |
(MT) |
| Aklan Antique Capiz Guimaras Iloilo Negros Occ. |
534.86 |
| Total |
10,180.51 |