Why did Hawaii stop producing pineapples?


Why did Hawaii stop producing pineapples? Hawaii pineapple production declined in the 1980s as Dole and Del Monte relocated much of their acreage elsewhere in the world, primarily due to high U.S. labor and land costs.


What happens if you bring fruit to Hawaii?

Traveling to Hawaii with animals, fruits and vegetables You must declare if you're traveling with items such as animals, fresh produce, plant cuttings, seeds or bulbs, live fish or seafood or cut flowers and foliage — they need to undergo inspection and possible quarantine.


What caused the Maui fire in 2023?

It said the fire on the morning of Aug. 8 “appears to have been caused by power lines that fell in high winds.” The Associated Press reported Saturday that bare electrical wire that could spark on contact and leaning poles on Maui were the possible cause.