In California, Dole Packaged Foods has partnered with circular design firm Rais Case and Ananas Anam, creator of pineapple-based textile Piñatex®, to tackle pineapple industry waste. On Earth Day, the three companies unveiled a limited-edition Vida Bag made with Piñatex material sourced from Dole Philippines farms.
“These types of collaborations like ours with Dole and Rais Case are so important on this journey to improving our planet and the lives of people,” said Dr. Carmen Hijosa, Founder and Chief Creative & Innovation Officer of Ananas Anam. “Dole is a critical partner for us in sourcing fibers to begin the textile making process. When companies come together, we can create beautiful change to help support people and our planet.”
According to Orzse Hodi, Senior Vice President and Managing Director for Dole Packaged Foods, Americas, for every ton of pineapples harvested, three tons of pineapple leaves are discarded.