<Tr> <Td> World </Td> <Td> 25.8 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td_colspan="2"> Source: FAOSTAT of the United Nations </Td> </Tr> <P> In 2016, world production of pineapples was 25.8 million tonnes, led by Costa Rica, Brazil, and the Philippines, which collectively accounted for 32% of the global total (table). </P> <P> In commercial farming, flowering can be induced artificially, and the early harvesting of the main fruit can encourage the development of a second crop of smaller fruits . Once removed during cleaning, the top of the pineapple can be planted in soil and a new plant will grow . Slips and suckers are planted commercially . </P>

Where do most of the world's pineapples come from