PHOTOS: Processed jackfruit products
2015-09-04
by Shree Padre 1. Pathanamthitta CARD KVK has standardized a dozen technologies for value addition of jackfruits. Out of this 3 are very important – Dehydration of Tender Jack Fruit, Unripe Jackfruit & Seed. These are called primary processing methods. Once JF is primary processed, it can be straightawayContinue Reading
TFNet holds its 6th General Assembly in Sri Lanka
2015-09-03
The Sixth General Assembly (GA) of the International Tropical Fruits Network (TFNet) was held in Colombo, Sri Lanka on 5-6 August 2015, a day after the 5th International Symposium on “Sustainable Production and Marketing of Tropical and Subtropical Fruits with Focus on Potential Superfruits”. Eight Country Members, twoContinue Reading
Sri Lanka hosts TFNet International Symposium on Production and Marketing of Tropical Fruits
2015-09-03
The International Symposium on “Sustainable Production and Marketing of Tropical and Subtropical Fruits with Focus on Potential Superfruits” was held in Sri Lanka on 3-4 August 2015, jointly organized by the International Tropical Fruits Network (TFNet), Ministry of Agriculture Sri Lanka, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO),Continue Reading
International Symposium on the ‘King of Fruits’
2015-06-24
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
TFNet welcomes Dr. Mohd Desa Haji Hassim as new CEO
2015-06-06
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
Tropical fruit symposium to be held in Sri Lanka
2015-05-28
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
TFNet to hold 6th General Assembly and Tropical Fruit Symposium in Sri Lanka
2015-05-22
ANNOUNCEMENT: The 6th General Assembly of the International Tropical Fruits Network (TFNet) will be conducted in Colombo, Sri Lanka on 5-6 August 2015, in conjunction with the Symposium on “Sustainable production and marketing of tropical and subtropical fruits, with focus on potential superfruits” on 3-4 August 2015. More informationContinue Reading
Banana Fusarium Wilt: Return of the Catastrophic Plant Disease
2015-05-12
Based on a presentation by Dr. Altus Viljoen during the TFNet 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’ in Khartoum, Sudan on 4-5 March 2015. Half a century ago, theContinue Reading
Powerpoint presentations for 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’
2015-04-03
1. Overview on Global Tropical Fruit Production and Trade: Issues and Challenges Yacob Ahmad 2. Quality Assurance, Food Safety and Standards for Market Opportunities in Tropical Fruits Abu-Bakr Ali Abu-Goukh 3. Postharvest Management Practices in Tropical Fruits for Market Access Kahil S. Yousif 4. Fruit fly management practices on tropicalContinue Reading
Workshop on Market Access for Tropical Fruits held in Sudan
2015-03-13
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
Slides for presentations delivered on The International Symposium on “Developing research to enhance market demand and profitability of tropical fruits” held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on 14 August 2014
2015-01-29
1. Research needs to align with commercial practice – Alternative concept for mango market access protocol Bob C. Williams Director of Plant Industries, Darwin, Australia 2. Research and development in addressing the challenges in market expansion of Malaysian fruits Zabedah Mahmood Research Officer, Malaysian Agricultural Research and Development Institute, Malaysia 3. AContinue Reading