Pineapples and their history are on my mind, Facebook. Didja know that the pineapple– pine apple, is not native to Hawaii? Apparently, it’s from South America. (Note- recheck even small facts) The famous Hawaiian macadamia nut is native to Australia.
Pine apples were a rare commodity and status symbol in Britain and much of Europe. So enamored were people that you can see pineapples in art. Their form graces chandeliers, fountains, railings and a surprising amount of other things.
Only the very wealthy could get these unique and delicious fruits. They would be the centerpiece for fruit displays that might be reused for more than one event.
A few enterprising folks began a “rent a pineapple” business for middle class fruit displays or the dapper up-and-coming young man who wants to be seen walking down the street with a pine apple under his arm. 
Imagine you have rented a pine apple for your garden party, and one of your guests cuts into it and takes a bite of the forbidden fruit. :0
When steamers took over, more pine apples made it to Britain and any no-name family could have one at their garden party, or even EAT it.
Thus betrayed, the very wealthy grew angry with the pine apple. That is how the steamer ended well-to-do Britain’s love affair with this fruit named for its pine cone appearance and apple goodness.
This has been your Tuesday Trivia Nugget. 
Note: a big thank you to Shannon and Steve for pointing out an error in one of my sources. Accuracy is very important to me. The pineapple is not a Hawaiian native. The pine apple love remains true blue.