Pineapple

Why pineapple is the

symbol
of
Hospitality
Industry?

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 Origin of
Pineapple
The pineapple’s story began in 1493 with Christopher
Columbus. In the Caribbean, he and his crew
encountered the strange and distinctive fruit. Despite
its rough exterior, the pineapple was an instant hit.
Delicious, refreshing, and juicy, it was determined
that this was a fruit fit for the finest. Columbus sent
the pineapple back to Europe where his enthusiasm
was quickly shared, and it became the talk of the
town. Everyone wanted to get their hands on it,
including royalty. King Charles II even posed with a
pineapple for one of the first “unboxing portraits” in
modern history.

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 Origin of
Pineapple
Soon, the pineapple became a symbol of status, but not just
because of its royal endorsement. Despite booming
demand, supply was low. It was incredibly hard to get your
hands on a perfectly fresh pineapple. Transporting the fruit
from the Caribbean was a long and difficult journey and
they were often kept in hot, humid conditions. This meant
that ships that managed to successfully arrive in Europe
often delivered spoiled and rotten cargo. Only a
combination of favorable weather and swift ships could
supply the perfect pineapples which were acceptable to be
displayed in front of guests

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 A Hospitable
Tradition
The pineapple soon became the “it” accessory for
hosts.
Any host who presented a whole intact one clearly
demonstrated how much they valued and
appreciated their guests. Expensive, exotic, and
rare, the pineapple made guests feel special and
welcomed. It was so coveted that people would
even rent the fruit for a brief chance to impress
their guests. The pineapple showed that hosts were
willing to go to any lengths to demonstrate
exceptional generosity and accommodation. And
that’s what excellent hospitality is all about.

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 Fun facts

. and mature into a plant.

1. A pineapple can take up to 3 years to grow
2. Only one pineapple is produced by a single plant in a single season
3. A pineapple plant can stay alive and continue giving fruits for up to
50 years
4. A pineapple is not a pine or an apple. Its actually a berry.
5. 75% of all pineapples sold in Europe are grown in Costa Rica
6. Sponge Bob squarepants lives in a pineapple under the sea.
7. The scientific name for pineapple is “Ananas comosus.”
The scientific name for pineapple is “Ananas comosus,” which comes from the Tuki
language. The Tuki word “nanas” means pine, and “comosus” means tufted. In Spanish,
pineapples are called piña – which you’ve probably heard of in reference to the piña
colada drink.
8. Pineapple is the only edible fruit of its kind, the Bromeliads .
9. Pineapple symbolism signifies welcome and hospitality.
10. Pineapple serves as a raw material in the manufacturing of fabrics.

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 Significance of Pineapple
Industry
Today, the pineapple remains a
fitting symbol for the hospitality
industry, and pineapple-themed
products still abound. From lamps
to candle holders to salt and
pepper shakers and beyond, the
pineapple motif says...WELCOME

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