# Pineapple Snack Competitions The Dole Can It Pineapple Snack Hackathon Inspires Creative Recipes By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2024-07-03 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snack-hackathon References: [nosh](https://www.nosh.com/pr/2024/06/27/dole-challenges-foodies-to-think-outside-the-can-with-nationwide-contest) & [dolesunshine](http://dolesunshine.com/us/en/snack-hackathon-2024)  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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inspired-cuisine-festive-munch-box) and Simple [Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stars-stripes-dandy-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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gotta-getaway-and-play), plus a summer supply of Dole Canned Pineapple for tropical snacking. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.5/10 - Popularity: 84% | Activity: 86% | Freshness: 26% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### 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. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Spooky Carved Pineapples](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carved-pineapples.md) - [Creamy Coconutty Pineapples](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dole-colada-royale-pineapple.md) - [Crunchy Fruit-Based Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dole-good-crunch.md) - [Branded Spring Cocktail Competitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-greens.md) - [Piña Colada Snack Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pina-colada-snack-mix.md) - [One-Ingredient Fruit Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crispy-crunchy-pineapple-slice-chips.md) - [Spiced Pineapple Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crispy-green-1.md) - [Spicy Pineapple Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pina-picante.md) - [Dairy-Free Dessert Diplomas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dole-whip-university.md)