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  • TFNet Strengthens Relations with Badan Riset dan Inovasi Nasional (BRIN), Indonesia

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  • TFNet Strengthens Collaboration with Institut Pertanian Bogor (IPB)

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  • TFNet CEO Meets Permanent Mission of Malaysia to ASEAN in Jakarta to Strengthen Malaysia–Indonesia Trade Cooperation

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  • KADIN Receives Courtesy Visit from TFNet CEO

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  • TFNet CEO Pays Courtesy Call to the Director General’s Office of Horticulture, Ministry of Agriculture, Indonesia

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  • TFNet CEO Receives Courtesy Call from CABI Delegation

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    TFNet News and Events

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    TFNet Strengthens Relations with Badan Riset dan Inovasi Nasional (BRIN), Indonesia

    By: Muhamed Salim bin Mohd Ali
    On: February 6, 2026

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    TFNet Strengthens Collaboration with Institut Pertanian Bogor (IPB)

    By: Muhamed Salim bin Mohd Ali
    On: February 6, 2026

    TFNet CEO Meets Permanent Mission of Malaysia to ASEAN in Jakarta to Strengthen Malaysia–Indonesia Trade Cooperation

    By: Muhamed Salim bin Mohd Ali
    On: February 5, 2026

    Features

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    Is mangosteen production and market on a positive trajectory?

    By: Yacob Ahmad
    On: January 9, 2026

    The mangosteen, often referred to as the ‘Queen of Fruits’ for its unique exotic taste and nutritional value, is gaining popularity in global markets.

    Enhancing Saudi Arabia’s Tropical Fruit Landscape

    By: Yacob Ahmad
    On: November 28, 2025

    Capitalizing on the growing popularity of Litchi and Rambutan

    By: Yacob Ahmad
    On: November 28, 2025

    Upcoming Events

    WEBINAR ON ‘PROSPECTS FOR EXPANDING MANGOSTEEN PRODUCTION AND MARKETS – OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES’
    Date: 17 December 2025
    Time: 02:30pm (GMT+8, Malaysian time)

    Workshop on introducing CABI’s BioProtection Portal to TFNet Country Members
    Date: TBA
    Venue: Online

     

    TFNet Videos

    International Webinar on Minor Tropical Fruits: Rambutan

    International Workshop on Bacterial Diseases in Banana

    For more videos of our activities, visit TFNet’s Youtube channel.

    Selected Publications

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    ISTF2024 Proceedings now available for download!

    By: Christian Anthony Cangao
    On: October 24, 2025

    REPORT: Webinar on Exploring Opportunities in Expanding Production, Consumption, and Market of Wax/Rose Apple

    By: Christian Anthony Cangao
    On: June 3, 2025

    REPORT: Webinar on ‘Prospects of Expanding Longan Production and Markets ’

    By: Christian Anthony Cangao
    On: December 20, 2024

    ISTF2023 Proceedings now available for download!

    By: Christian Anthony Cangao
    On: November 26, 2024

    Tropical Fruit News from around the World

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    • USA: Cold snap raises concerns for mango growers in Southwest Florida
    • CHINA: Railway Delivers First Rail-to-Rail Banana Shipment from Laos to Chongqing
    • PHILIPPINES: Banana tariff cut with Japan under negotiations ahead of CPTPP bid
    • INDIA: Avocadoes may become easier to grow —but not if global emissions remain high
    • EGYPT: Study reveals the role of natural oils in reducing banana spoilage
    • PERU: Banana cooperatives supply U.S. co-op retail markets

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    CABI BioProtection Portal

    The CABI BioProtection Portal is the largest, free global resource for biological pest management. The Portal’s mission is to raise awareness and encourage the adoption of bioprotection among growers and advisors. It offers a comprehensive, searchable directory of nationally registered biocontrol and biopesticide crop protection products, along with detailed guidance to help agricultural advisors and growers source and effectively incorporate these sustainable natural products into integrated pest management programmes.

    Responsible Fruits Project Action report

    FAO has released the report on the technical webinar series on avocado and pineapple value chains, with the theme “Responsible business conduct and risk management of pineapple value chains in Asia and the Pacific”. Visit their website for more info.

    Banana Market Review (2023)

    The Banana Market Review is issued on an annual basis to Members and Observers of the Sub-Group on Bananas of the Intergovernmental Group on Bananas and Tropical Fruits, which is a subsidiary body of the Committee on Commodity Problems (CCP). This document provides preliminary estimates for the 2023 market situation for the banana commodity. Imports and exports statistical tables are included.

    Durian Global Trade Overview 2023

    This report provides a concise evaluation of the latest trends and developments in the global trade of durians, a tropical fruit that has been gaining popularity. It offers insights into the current state of the market, including factors influencing supply and demand, trade patterns, and potential opportunities and challenges. This analysis is part of the Food and Agriculture Organization’s (FAO) ongoing efforts to monitor and understand global tropical fruit markets, with the aim of supporting informed decision-making among Member Countries and external stakeholders.

    OECD‑FAO Agricultural Outlook 2021‑2030

    The OECD-FAO Agricultural Outlook 2021-2030 provides a consensus assessment of the ten-year prospects for agricultural commodity, fish and biofuel markets at national, regional and global levels, and serves as a reference for forward-looking policy analysis and planning. While progress is expected on many important fronts, in order to realize the 2030 Agenda and achieve the sustainable development goals (SDGs), concerted actions and additional improvements will be needed by the agricultural sector. More info at www.agri-outlook.org.

    The Observatory of Economic Complexity – Tropical Fruits

    Visualize, understand, and interact with the latest international trade data. The database includes the latest trade data of tropical fruits.

    More info.

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