Is America ready for a $400 pineapple? Luxury fruit is now a thing | CNN Business

- Del Monte, a wholesaler known for pineapple, has developed a $395.99 Rubyglow pineapple with a red exterior - Premium fruits like Honeycrisp apples, Cotton Candy grapes, and Sumo Citrus have gained popularity in recent years - Oishii strawberries initially sold for $50, but have since become more affordable - Del Monte also offers a Pinkglow pineapple with a pink interior for around $8-$29 - Melissa's Produce sells Rubyglow pineapples, marketing them as a luxury fruit - The market for expensive, specialty fruits is niche but growing in the US - Food influencers have reviewed the Rubyglow pineapple positively, but some question if it's worth the high price