STORY AT-A-GLANCE Pineapples are one of the world’s most desired fruits, but conventional pineapple farming is threatening human health and damaging the environment Costa Rica is the world leader in pineapple production, exporting 2 million tons each year The featured film, “The Bitter Price of Tropical Fruits,” shows how large-scale pineapple producers are using pesticides and cheap labor to maximize their profits Toxic agrochemicals used … Continue reading The Bitter Price of Tropical Fruits on your Health