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  Article contributed by Yacob Ahmad   The Durian, also known as the King of Fruits, is popular among Asians. The large thorny fruit which ‘smells like hell’, however is compensated with the most unique taste, for Asians at least. Most Westerners tend to show a disdain to the smellContinue Reading

The International Tropical Fruits Network has appointed Dr. Mohd Desa Haji Hassim as the new Chief Executive Officer, who assumed the post starting 1 June 2015.   Dr. Desa took over upon the retirement of Yacob Ahmad, who served as CEO since August 2009.   Most recently, Dr. Desa servedContinue Reading

  UPDATE: For more information about the Symposium, click here.   Developing countries, particularly in Asia, Latin America, and Africa, account for about 98 percent of global tropical and subtropical fruit production. In the last decade, international trade of these fruits has expanded dramatically as developing countries recognize the benefitsContinue Reading

The workshop on ‘Enhancing Market Access for Tropical Fruits in East Africa and GCC Countries through Quality Improvement, Proper Post Harvest Handling and Pest and Disease Management’ at the Grand Holiday Villa Hotel, Khartoum, Sudan from 4-5 March 2015 was jointly organized by the International Tropical Fruits Network (TFNet), MinistryContinue Reading

Minimal processing of fruits is becoming popular due to the increasing consumer preference for ready-to-eat convenient foods, the proliferation of supermarkets and expanding middle class.     The process involves peeling or dehusking, cutting and packaging the fruit in a hygienic setting before it is stored or distributed in aContinue Reading