Pineapple ripened or off-green. A plant growth regulator, Ethephon, is typically sprayed onto the fruit one week before harvest, developing ethylene, which turns the fruit golden yellow. After cleaning and slicing, a pineapple is typically canned in sugar syrup with added preservative. A pineapple never becomes any riper than it was when harvested. The fruit itself is quite perishable and if it is stored at room temperature, it should be used within two days; however, if it is refrigerated, the time span extends to 5–7 days. Mimi Sheller writes: "The pineapple entered European iconography as a symbol of welcome and hospitality,
Hospitality Association of Namibia aims of Namibian Tourism and providing exceptional experiences to visitors. In summary, the Code of Conduct commits all HAN members to: The Hospitality Association of Namibia (HAN) head office is located in Namibia's capital city, Windhoek. The street address is: Unit 6, Philadelphia House, 6 Newton Street, Windhoek, Namibia. Hospitality Association of Namibia The Hospitality Association of Namibia (HAN) is a trade association for the hospitality sector in Namibia, Africa. It is fully funded by its members and serves as a self-regulating governing body for all aspects of the hospitality industry, by providing its members with guidelines for service excellence