Spanish Supermarket Shoppers Use Pineapples to Find Love in a Surprising New Craze

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A new dating trend has emerged in Spain, where singles use upside-down pineapples at supermarkets to signal they are looking for romance. This quirky craze, fueled by TikTok, has people flocking to Mercadona stores between 7 PM and 8 PM, where the pineapple serves as a sign that they are open to meeting someone.

Once inside, participants are encouraged to visit the wine aisle, where others with upside-down pineapples gather. If they spot someone they like, they bump their trolley into the other person’s. If the attraction is mutual, the other person can bump back or start a conversation, sparking a playful way for people to meet.

The trend has gone viral, creating buzz across Spain and leading to crowded stores. In Bilbao, the situation got out of hand when a large group of singles packed into a Mercadona store, prompting workers to call the police. The crowd dispersed without incident, but the event highlighted the craze’s growing popularity.

The TikTok community has been a driving force behind the phenomenon, with users posting videos of their pineapple-based dating adventures. Many have shared clips of their supermarket encounters, spreading the trend even further.

Beyond pineapples, there are additional clues that singles can use to signal their intentions. According to Olive Press, the contents of a shopper’s trolley reveal more about their romantic goals. Chocolates or sweets suggest someone is seeking a long-term relationship, while items like legumes or lettuce indicate a more casual approach to dating. These subtleties add extra layers of meaning to the supermarket experience.

The trend has gained so much traction that some Mercadona stores have reported a shortage of pineapples. Mercadona has embraced the craze, sharing a TikTok video of a pineapple with the caption, "The pineapple on the shelf of Mercadona waiting for you to get a date."

Not to be outdone, supermarket rival Lidl has launched its own version of the dating trend. Titled "La hora del amor" (the hour of love), Lidl invites customers to shop between 6 PM and 7 PM with a watermelon in their trolley to indicate they are looking for love. The friendly competition between the two supermarkets has added a humorous twist, with pineapples and watermelons now becoming symbols of romantic interest.

This supermarket dating trend demonstrates how social media can transform everyday activities into unique opportunities for connection. Whether this pineapple craze will continue remains to be seen, but for now, Spanish supermarkets have become an unexpected place for love.

For many, the idea of meeting someone in a supermarket aisle, signaled by a simple pineapple, has brought a sense of fun and excitement to dating.