Dole Food Company uses International Pineapple Day on June 27and its 125th Pineapple Crowning Anniversary to settle one of the food industry’s most contentious debates CHARLOTTE, N.C., June 25, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dole Food Company is marking International Pineapple Day on June 27 with more than just a nod to one of the world’s most beloved tropical fruits. The company is celebrating 125 years in the pineapple business, honoring James Drummond Dole’s legacy of transforming the pineapple from island fie ...