ECONOMICS
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Import pineapples from another country
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Grow fewer pineapples
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Export pineapples from its country
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Demand other countries give it pineapples
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Detailed explanation-1: -The major constraints of pineapple production identified by the respondents were poor access road for transportation of produce (x=2.56), and lack of technical knowledge on the use of improved technology (x=2.56).
Detailed explanation-2: -Shipping and storing pineapple requires the temperature to be between 7°C to 12°C, and no longer than a 3 to 4 week period. When pineapples are being exposed to temperatures below 7°C chilling injuries will occur. Studies show that OTFLOW reduces the temperature difference by 30%.
Detailed explanation-3: -Costa Rica is the world’s largest pineapple producer and Germany’s main supplier of the fruit.
Detailed explanation-4: -The rising consumption of pineapple juice products in the U.S., and Canada due to the presence of high nutrition, low calories, and low sugar has projected market growth. Asia Pacific is the fastest-growing pineapple juice market and is expected to witness a CAGR of 9.4% from 2022 to 2028.