Spooky Carved Pineapples

This year, there may be a pumpkin shortage at Halloween and high prices to reflect the demand for creating jack o' lanterns, so Dole Food Company is suggesting that people make carved pineapples instead. The Pineapple-O'-Lantern initiative helps to promote healthy eating with a delicious tropical fruit that provides a sweet alternative to pumpkins.

Dole is promoting the Pineapple Jack-O'-Lantern and Bountiful Fruit Salad with Orange-Mint Dressing, along with free pineapple Jack-O'-Lantern carving templates that can be downloaded online. "For years we've been encouraging fruit-loving families to try something new by carving a pineapple at Halloween and are now expanding our efforts in light of any possible pumpkin scarcity," says Melanie Marcus, RD, MA, Dole's nutrition and health communications manager.