Pineapple upside-down cake was popularized by a 1925, a Dole-led recipe contest and in 2024, the Dole Can It Pineapple Snack Hackathon is looking for the next craveable pineapple snack. Although pineapple is an ingredient that's certainly beloved on its own, its potential as a snack is underappreciated and this three-week-long competition challenges snackers and recipe innovators to create and share their original recipes.
Weekly, participants will be prompted to submit their best creations based on themes like Nostaglia, Globally Inspired and Simple Bites for their chance to win prizes. The Dole Can It Pineapple Snack Hackathon will award one lucky grand prize winner a two-night getaway for two at the Staypineapple, plus a summer supply of Dole Canned Pineapple for tropical snacking.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Snack Hackathons
- Competitions like the Dole Can It Pineapple Snack Hackathon foster a space for culinary creativity and innovation.
- Ingredient-centric Challenges
- By centering competitions around a single ingredient, such as pineapple, companies can drive interest and novel uses for their products.
- Theme-based Culinary Challenges
- Weekly themes like Nostalgia and Globally Inspired engage participants to think outside the box and diversify their snack creations.
Where This Applies
- Food and Beverage
- The food and beverage industry can leverage hackathons to discover new, exciting recipes that showcase their products uniquely.
- Hospitality and Tourism
- Tying culinary competitions to vacations, like a stay at Staypineapple, creates synergies between food brands and travel experiences.
- Marketing and Advertising
- Utilizing product-focused hackathons offers a dynamic way to enhance brand engagement and visibility through user-generated content.
