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TFNet co-organizes regional agrobiodiversity conference in Sarawak
The 2nd Regional Conference on Agrobiodiversity Conservation and Sustainable Utilization (RAC2) was held on 11-13 June 2024 in Kuching, Malaysia
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FAO’s Workshop on Resilience and Sustainability in Tropical Fruit Value Chains with Industry Players
FAO’s Economics and Trade Division (EST) held the 2-day workshop at the FAO Headquarters in Rome on 15-16 May 2024
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Joint FAO/TFNet workshop held to discuss responsible business conduct (RBC) and risk management in pineapple value chains in Asia and the Pacific
FAO and TFNet’s workshop on responsible business conduct
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TFNet News and Events
TFNet co-organizes regional agrobiodiversity conference in Sarawak
The 2nd Regional Conference on Agrobiodiversity Conservation and Sustainable Utilization (RAC2) was held on 11-13 June 2024 in Kuching, Malaysia
Features
New book on achieving sustainable cultivation of bananas highlights pests and diseases
TFNet members get a 20% discount
Upcoming Events
2024 International Symposium on Tropical Fruits (ISTF 2024)
Date: TBA
Venue: Malaysia
16th TFNet Board of Trustees Meeting
Date: TBA
Venue: Malaysia
Other Tropical Fruit Events
10th International Symposium on Plant Nutrition of Fruit Crops
Date: 24-27 June 2024
Venue: Wenatchee, WA, USA
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
Tropical Fruit News from around the World
Helpful Links
Responsible Fruits Project Action report
FAO has released the May 2023 action report on the project “Building responsible global value chains for the sustainable production and trade of tropical fruits”, also known as the Responsible Fruits Project. Download the pdf for more info or visit their website.
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.
Fruit and Nut Cultivars Database
The Fruit and Nut Cultivars Database allows you to search, browse and download all the information provided in the American Pomological Society fruit and nut cultivar register.
More info here.
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.