If fruit juices are an essential part of your regular shopping list, here’s a question for you: do you know what’s actually inside that cold juice can?
For many Filipinos, this may not be a big deal. The Philippines is known for some of the sweetest and freshest fruits around. Why wouldn’t our fruit juices be the real deal? But if you zoom in on labels, it’s easy to figure out that not all fruit juices on the shelves may be as real and fresh as they claim to be.
Luckily, Filipinos don’t have to look hard for juices that keep it real. Del Monte’s 100% Pineapple Juice is a trusted and beloved name for almost a hundred years and continues to be the juice of choice for many drinkers. It is as real and fresh as it can get because of the company’s best-in-industry sourcing and juicing approach—all rooted in Del Monte’s same-day “farm-to-can” process.
What Does “Farm-to-Can” Really Mean?
“Farm-to-can” is not a slogan; it’s their assurance that you get the real deal. It’s a procedure that allows Del Monte pineapples to be picked, pressed, and packed on the same day—sealing more of the pineapple flavor and goodness.
The pineapples are handpicked from Del Monte’s 30,000-hectare plantation in Bukidnon. They are immediately tested for quality and ripeness to ensure only the best of the harvest are prepared for juicing, then transported to the nearby manufacturing facility of Del Monte in Cagayan de Oro.
Once ready, the pineapples are promptly pressed to keep the fruit’s natural flavors and nutrients intact. All of this is done under the watchful eyes of Del Monte’s pineapple experts to guarantee safety and quality in every drop.
According to Dr. Celeste Tanchoco, Country Director of the International Life Science Institute (ILSI) – Southeast Asia Region Philippine Committee, Inc., and former Chief Science Research Specialist at the Food and Nutrition Research Institute (FNRI), drinking fruit juice made through the “farm-to-can” method is similar to enjoying its freshly-pressed counterpart.
So whenever you open a can of Del Monte 100% Pineapple Juice, you are guaranteed to enjoy authentic freshness straight from the can.
Why Should “Farm-to-Can” Matter?
“Farm-to-can” pineapple juice hits differently in terms of overall quality and taste. Because of the process, the rich flavor and consistency of the pineapples are kept intact. Meanwhile, other juices are made through reconstitution—a process that involves mixing fruit concentrates and water, which may diminish the purity of the juice.
Dr. Tanchoco explains that with 100% Pineapple Juice, you get the full, fresh flavor straight from the fruit’s natural water—nothing diluted or artificial.
There are also health benefits. A “farm-to-can” juice, she says, is packed with more essential vitamins and minerals as freshly-pressed juice—making it a far superior choice to fruit-flavored drinks or those made from concentrates.
Del Monte’s 100% Pineapple Juice contains vitamins A, C, and E to support the immune system, fiber to aid digestion, and minerals like Magnesium, Iron, Calcium, and Zinc for that added health boost. It’s a fat-free and cholesterol-free food/drink with no sugar added, making it a healthy lifestyle option.
“In addition, 100% Pineapple Juice contains bioactive compounds, known as phytochemicals that have antioxidant properties and potential health benefits. Examples include flavonoids, carotenoids, and phenolic acids,” says Dr. Tanchoco.
Ultimately, choosing Del Monte 100% Pineapple Juice is about embracing a lifestyle of wellness and authenticity. With every can, you are getting a product that’s juiced straight from “farm to can”—because that’s what you deserve, nothing less.
Make the better choice and get your Del Monte 100% Pineapple Juice at grocery stores and supermarkets nationwide, or online in Lazada, Shopee, and Tiktok Shop.
