Economic Potential of Queen Pineapple

The Tripura Queen Pineapple stands as one of the most celebrated agricultural treasures of North East India. Renowned for its vibrant golden-yellow hue, enchanting aroma and unmatched natural sweetness, this exceptional variety is more than just a tropical delicacy—it is a proud symbol of Tripura’s rich soil and cultural heritage.

Tripura’s Queen Pineapple offers considerable potential for value addition and agro-processing, enabling the state to move from the sale of fresh fruit towards higher-value products and stronger farmer realisation. While a significant portion of the produce is marketed as fresh fruit, considerable opportunities exist for converting the fruit (particularly surplus and lower-grade fruits) into a wide range of processed and high-value products, thereby enhancing farmer incomes and reducing post-harvest losses.

Potential products include;

• Pineapple juice,
• Pulp,
• Squash,
• Jam,
• Jelly,
• Syrup,
• Candy,
• Dried or dehydrated pineapple,
• Fruit bars and
• other processed food products.