We are a direct pineapple supplier in Panama: we grow and export premium MD-2 pineapple from our own operations with full maturity control, in-house packing, and export-grade cold chain handling.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Variety | MD-2 Pineapple (Golden Extra Sweet) |
| Available calibers | Calibers 5-10 (5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10 count per carton) |
| Approximate weight per fruit | From ~1.2 kg to ~2.4 kg depending on caliber |
| Minimum °Brix | ≥ 12° (typical export range 12–15°) |
| External color | Color stages 0–6 (adjusted per destination market) |
| Flesh translucency | ≤ 25% |
| Crown condition | 10–15 cm, green, intact, undamaged |
| External defects | ≤ 5% surface tolerance |
| Export packaging | 12 kg export carton |
| Transport temperature | 7–8°C pulp set point |
| Relative humidity | 85–90% |
| Post-harvest shelf life | 21-28 days (at 7-8°C) |
| Minimum program volume | 1 x 40' reefer container (~1,680 12 kg cartons) |
Harvest maturity is controlled to meet or exceed 12° Brix export standards. Each lot is fully traceable from field to container. Dulce Tropical is a Panama-based MD-2 pineapple exporter supplying importers and distributors in North America, Europe, and the Middle East.
Panama’s tropical growing conditions allow for continuous MD-2 pineapple production throughout the year. Dulce Tropical operates structured harvest scheduling to maintain consistent export volumes across all seasons, with supply programs tailored to destination market requirements. Peak volume windows may vary based on rainfall patterns and planting cycles; however, year-round export capability is maintained.
Our MD-2 pineapple export program is supported by controlled cold chain management and structured shipping protocols designed for international markets.
Rapid post-harvest cooling to 7–8°C export set-point
Temperature-monitored consolidation in refrigerated containers
Controlled loading procedures to maintain pulp temperature integrity
Export dispatch via Pacific or Atlantic based on routing efficiency
Ocean freight programs structured by destination market requirements
Air freight options available for premium or time-sensitive shipments
3–5 days to the U.S. East Coast
5–8 days to Canada
12–16 days to Europe
20–25 days to the Middle East
Field selection based on maturity index and Brix control. Morning harvest with immediate transport to packing facility.
Washing, grading, quality inspection, rapid pre-cooling, and export carton preparation.
Palletization, refrigerated container loading, phytosanitary inspection, and export documentation.
Port transport, vessel booking, and scheduled departure per destination market.
Typical °Brix ranges from 13-16°, with a minimum of 12° for export. Panama's climate conditions favor high natural sugar concentration.
Properly handled MD-2 pineapple has 21-28 days shelf life at 7-8°C with 85-90% relative humidity. Pre-cooling within 6 hours is critical.
All calibers are packed in a 12 kg export carton. Available sizes range from Caliber 5 to Caliber 10 depending on market preference: 5 count (~2.3-2.5 kg per pineapple), 6 count (~1.9-2.1 kg), 7 count (~1.6-1.8 kg), 8 count (~1.4-1.6 kg), 9 count (~1.3-1.4 kg), and 10 count (~1.1-1.3 kg). Calibers 6 and 7 are typically the most requested for standard retail programs.
The typical minimum shipment is one 40' reefer container, which holds approximately 1,680 boxes (12 kg cartons). For continuous supply programs, we execute weekly or bi-weekly container shipments based on demand planning.
Tell us the product, specification, volume, destination, and required window. Our export team structures the program and responds directly.
