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
Photos by Shree Padre For more information on Indian jackfruit products, contact Shree Padre at espadre@gmail.com.Continue Reading
The year 2013 had been a busy year for TFNet. In July, we successfully organized the International Symposium on Superfruits: Myth or Truth, TFNet Board of Trustees meeting, and a workshop on Value Chain Development in Asia in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. The Board of Trustees meeting laid the framework for TFNetContinue Reading
KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA: International Tropical Fruits Network (TFNet) welcomed Dr. Cecep Effendi, Director General of the Centre on Integrated Rural Development for Asia and the Pacific (CIRDAP), during his visit on 10 October 2013. Effendi and TFNet CEO Yacob Ahmad discussed on possible areas of collaboration between the twoContinue Reading
Sri Lanka is the 13th nation to join International Tropical Fruits Network (TFNet) as country member. Country representative, Additional Secretary for Agricultural Technology, Ministry of Agriculture, Sri Lanka, Dr. DBT Wijeratne accepted the country membership certificate from TFNet Chairperson HE Datuk Mohd. Hashim Abdullah, during the TFNet Board of TrusteesContinue Reading
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