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Featured Posts
- St. Patrick’s Day Pineapple Punch
- Sheet Pan Perfect Pineapple Ham
- Can A Pineapple Really Live Under the Sea?
- Say Aloha to Our Hawaiian-style Ham and Pineapple Pasta Recipe
- Holiday Joy, Hanukkah, and Pineapple Kugel
- What are China’s Pineapple Science Awards?
- Fuel Up with Paleo Pineapple Fried Rice
- Best Gluten-Free Pineapple Upside Down Cake
- Piña Colada Pie in a Jar
- Slow Cooking Your Pineapple This Fall
Tips & Tall Tales
Top Tropical Destination Getaways that Grow Pineapples
If You’re Looking For a Tropical Destination to Enjoy the Warm Summer Months, Look No Further
3 top destinations we recommend you visit with balmy weather and lots of outdoor activities to enjoy are Costa Rica, the Philippines, and Brazil. Not only are these countries are surrounded by water and get excellent sun this time of year, but they all have major pineapple markets which make for the perfect native piña coladas. Though these are the top pineapple cultivating countries across the globe, they do have some differences in their farming process and exports.
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The Perfect Summertime Picnic
Summertime Means Plenty of Chances for Outdoor Activities!
Whether that is a hike up a trail, a stroll through the woods, or a casual stroll through a field of long grass, you’ll probably want to rest for a moment or two and take in the serenity nature has to offer, with a summertime picnic! There is no way better to do that then by enjoying delicious food while you do. But just exactly how do you pack a perfect picnic meal? Well, in this blog post we’re going to be giving you the most essential items to put in that picnic basket, Dorothy, and we’re not talking about Todo. After all, July is national picnic month.
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Celebrating Great Outdoors Month
In Honor of June being Great Outdoors Month, We Have Created a List of Some of the Best Outdoor Activities Costa Rica Has to Offer!
At Chestnut Hill Farms, we make sure the people and environment are protected in order to produce the perfect pineapple. Part of this mission includes taking care of over 275 hectares of natural rainforest that surrounds our farm in Costa Rica.
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Tagged Costa Rica Vacation
Honoring Costa Rica’s Vast Rainforests
Home is Where the Heart is… and for Half a Million Species the Heart of the Costa Rican Rainforest is Where They Have Chosen to Call Home.
A rainforest so large that it now covers 75% of the country in its dense, verdant, and tropical ecosystem.
But it wasn’t always like this.
In fact, between 1950-1960 the percentage of forest cover decreased dramatically. And by 1987, only 21 percent of the country was covered in rainforest. Costa Rica was at the tipping point.
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Tagged conservation, Rainforests
What’s Sweeter Than Pineapple?
At Chestnut Hill Farms, We Don’t Only do Pineapples
All of you reading may know that Chestnut Hill Farms is internationally renowned for our exquisitely delectable pineapples. But what’s sweeter than pineapple? Well, it may be something you didn’t know that we do—it’s our community outreach programs.
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Tagged our people, social programs
5 Healthy Ways to Incorporate Pineapple into Your Diet and Lifestyle
Perfect Ways to Incorporate Pineapple into Your Daily Wellness Routine
Pineapples are rich in vitamins and minerals that can do wonders for the body when consumed regularly. Specifically, they contain high amounts of manganese which is part of the antioxidant enzyme superoxide dismutase (SOD). SOD is known for its anti-inflammatory and anti-aging properties and works to improve bone mineral density and reduce the risk of illness.
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Do You Know How to Pick a Ripe Pineapple?
Three Tips to Use on Your Next Shopping Trip to Help You Choose a Perfectly Ripe Pineapple
At Chestnut Hill Farms, we take steps to ensure our pineapples are delicious and perfectly ripe all year round. Our Perfect Pineapples are monitored for sugar content and harvested at the peak of ripeness to ensure the sweetest, most flavorful pineapple on the market. In case you can’t find a Chestnut Hill Farms Pineapple on your next shopping trip, we put together three tips to help you choose a perfectly ripe pineapple!
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Tagged perfect pineapple, Ripe Pineapples
Can Pineapple Help with Digestive Health?
Packed Full of Nutrients, Pineapple Can Help With Digestion
So, you’re asking yourself if pineapple helps with digestive health, right? Well, the answer is YES! Not only is pineapple a delicious and refreshing fruit for all to enjoy, but it also has multiple health benefits that you need to know about. If you’re at all interested in knowing why pineapple is good for your digestion, then keep reading to learn more.
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Tagged Digestive Health, perfect pineapple, pineapple health benefits
Sustainability Efforts on the Farm
At Chestnut Hill Farms, We Strive to Constantly Be Aware of Our Environmental Footprint
As a Sustainably Grown certified farm, every decision we make – from planting to harvesting to maintaining the lush green rainforest that surrounds our farm – is fueled by sustainability. April is Earth Month, and we’re focusing on going green all month. Read on to learn more about what sustainability really means to us.
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Tagged sustainability, sustainable farming
DIY Pineapple-Themed Easter Eggs
Give your Easter Eggs the Crown they Deserve this Year
Looking for a way to incorporate some tropical vibes into your Easter festivities? We’ve got you covered! To make these adorable Perfect Pineapple-Themed Easter Eggs, you’ll only need 5 materials!
It’s the perfect craft to get the whole family involved, you can even hide them around the house to have your own easter egg hunt!
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Tagged Easter