by Kyle Stice* The Fiji Papaya industry will now have access to locally produced, high quality papaya seed at a more affordable rate. NWC in close collaboration with the Fiji Ministry of Agriculture Research Division has developed a certification scheme for the production and sale of ‘Fiji Red’ papayaContinue Reading
COLOMBO, SRI LANKA: Centre on Integrated Rural Development for Asia and the Pacific (CIRDAP) and Hector Kobbekaduwa Agrarian Research and Training Institute (HARTI) jointly organized an international workshop on ‘Reduction of Postharvest losses in Fruit and Vegetable Supply Chains’ on 17-20 March 2014. The workshop was officially openedContinue Reading
International Tropical Fruits Network (TFNet) jointly collaborated with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN (FAO) office in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to organize a study tour of the tropical fruit development programmes in Malaysia on 1-12 March 2014. Participants of the study tour were 9 officialsContinue Reading
COLOMBO, SRI LANKA: Organized by the Sri Lanka Council for Agricultural Research Policy (SLCARP), the SLCARP International Research Symposium and the SLCARP Research Journal (2014) will be held on 11-12 August 2014 at the Sri Lanka Foundation Independence Square. Interested participants are invited to submit abstracts on anyContinue Reading
Dabai (Canarium odontophyllum Miq.) is an indigenous fruit from the Burseracea family enjoyed in the communities of Sarawak (Borneo), Malaysia with the potential for commercial production. The fruit is sought after for its delicious creamy taste and pleasant aroma and is rich in protein, fat, and minerals. Despite beingContinue Reading
Dragon fruit (Hylocereus undatus) is one of Vietnam’s key exports. The development of production models that satisfy Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) standards opened Vietnam’s dragon fruit to markets such as China, USA, Southeast Asian countries, and European countries. Although the annual fruit export shows signs of growth, the competitivenessContinue Reading
From its humble beginnings as a backyard crop, carambola is now one of Malaysia’s leading exports. Also known as starfruit for its star-shaped appearance when sliced, the commercial cultivation of carambola started in the 1970s. By 1988, exports to Hong Kong and Singapore markets were reported to reach 13,000 tonnes,Continue Reading
China is native to economically important tropical and subtropical fruits such as litchi (Litchi chinensis Sonn.) and longan (Dimocarpus longan Lour.). The country is also home to various citrus varieties and currently has numerous citrus germplasm resources. Litchi and Longan With numerous developments in Chinese agriculture, the litchiContinue Reading
TFNet facilitated a study visit with organizing partner, SOFRI or the Southern Horticultural Research Centre of Vietnam, for officers from the Department of Horticulture, Ministry of Agriculture, Indonesia to the Mekong Delta, South Vietnam from 6 – 9 December 2013. The objectives of this study visit were to: HighlightContinue Reading
Led by Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) representative Dr. Hassan M. Ali Dinar, a group of delegates from the Saudi Arabia Ministry of Agriculture will attend a study tour in Malaysia on 1-12 March 2014. The study tour is organized by International Tropical Fruits NetworkContinue Reading
The term “superfruit” refers to fruits that are purported to have exceptional nutritional benefits. Popular examples include pomegranate, mangosteen, acai berry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry. Being classified as food, instead of pharmaceuticals, entrepreneurs can freely market superfruit products without the need for rigorous clinical trials. The lack of standardizedContinue Reading
Health and wellness drive the global product development in the superfood industry. A wide spectrum of issues, from obesity to undernutrition, leads the demand for healthier foods. Certain consumer groups are also open to new kinds of indulgence, instigating the race to develop new exotic flavors and authentic regional products.Continue Reading
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