Following on from beetroot burgers and jackfruit curries, the next star of the vegan “meat” world hails from the gardens of south-east Asia and looks somewhat like an artichoke. Banana blossom, also known as a “banana heart”, is a fleshy, purple-skinned flower, shaped like a tear, which grows atContinue Reading
Mango, a leading seasonal cash crop of the northwestern region, dominates the economy in Rajshahi and Chapainawabganj. Fruit setting process of mango is going on smoothly amid favorable climatic condition predicting bumper production of the most popular fruit in Rajshahi and Chapainawabganj districts. Alim Uddin, Principal ScientificContinue Reading
An extract from the seeds of avocados exhibited anti-inflammatory properties in a laboratory study, according to Penn State researchers, and it represents a potential source for novel anti-inflammatory compounds that could be developed as a functional food ingredient or pharmaceuticals. The researchers developed the extract over the last decadeContinue Reading
U.S. total imports of avocados were up 15% by volume but down 11% in value in 2018. Trade statistics from the U.S. Department of Agriculture show that the total value of U.S. avocado imports totaled $2.35 billion, down from $2.64 billion in 2017. By volume, U.S. imports of avocadosContinue Reading
The Lanka Fruit and Vegetable Producer, Processors, and Exporter Association (LFVPPEA) opens up opportunities for value-addition of fruits and vegetables by educating the sector and providing support to compete in the global market. “Sri Lanka do not have a sufficient land extent for large scale cultivation of fruits andContinue Reading
Phytosanitary inspectors from Korea and Malaysia are expected to visit India at the start of the mango season to foster a smoother export pathway for Alphonso mangoes. Currently, Korea requires vapour heat treatment for the fruit and Malaysia requires it be irradiated. The Indian Express reported seniorContinue Reading
There is great news for durian lovers – a bumper crop is expected here this year with the hot weather. Although the proper durian season has yet to start, there are already plenty of King of Fruits on offer in the state. Wholesaler Tan Chee Keat, 28, saidContinue Reading
A student and his professor at National Chiayi University have developed a method of using a natural dye extracted from dragon fruit, or pitaya, in the fabrication of dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs). The proposed pollution-free, low-cost technique has been published in the Feb. 4 edition of the Institute ofContinue Reading
After the heavy rains and floods, banana growers have returned to the Argentine market, which is demanding quality products. The sector is resuming export of 2,800 tons a week to Argentina, but now it must compete against the banana of Brazil, Colombia, Paraguay and Ecuador, which has a higher qualityContinue Reading
An executive of one of the country’s major pineapple producers recently complained to Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati about the difficulties his company encountered in exporting the company’s pineapples to China, one of the world’s largest buyers of tropical fruits. The businessman, who owns a large pineapple plantation inContinue Reading
A team of researchers, including two from the University of California, Riverside, has identified the genes responsible for the hallmark sour taste of many citrus fruits. Published Tuesday, Feb. 25 in Nature Communications, the research could help plant breeders develop new, sweeter varieties. Modern citrus varieties have been bredContinue Reading
West Java’s Bogor region shipped 1,000 tonnes of mangosteen to China this week in a bid to boost mangosteen exports, according to the Jakarta Post. In the 2017 season, Bogor produced 2,938 tonnes of the tropical fruit and exported 1,095 tonnes, a number it’s looking to lift. MangosteenContinue Reading
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