End of an era: Singapore's Lee Pineapple to shutter Johor factory after 92 years

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In a bittersweet turn of events, Singapore's iconic Lee Pineapple business is set to close its factory doors after an impressive 92-year run. Known for its iconic red tins lining up the supermarket shelves, Lee Pineapple is a staple in households across Singapore. According to a report by China Press, Lee Pineapple's factory in Skudai, Johor, is currently operating with...

In a bittersweet turn of events, Singapore's iconic Lee Pineapple business is set to close its factory doors after an impressive 92-year run.

After nearly a hundred years of pineapple production, the business is shifting its focus towards cultivating and harvesting palm oil., highlighted that the land previously used for pineapple cultivation is no longer suitable for the fruit. To this day, production operates out of the pre-war factory building in Johor, which has been its home for an impressive 92 years.

 

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