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Jackfruit: The queen of all fruitsJackfruit: Loved by vegetarians, but unknown to many

Published Jan 14, 2025

Tridge summary

The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) has launched the One Country, One Priority Product (UPUP) initiative in Bangladesh, aiming to maximise the potential of the country's second-largest produce, jackfruit. The initiative has significantly boosted the livelihoods of local farmers and entrepreneurs by providing training in modern production techniques, post-harvest handling, and value addition. As a result, farmers have seen a surge in their yields and product quality, commanding higher prices. The FAO's focus on green development, innovation, and compliance with international standards is expected to further enhance jackfruit's market access, both locally and internationally.
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Khadiga Khanom used to not give much thought to jackfruit. In her home district of Gazipur, about 50 kilometres north of Dhaka – the capital of Bangladesh – Khadiga had seen many jackfruits in her life. They are hard to miss: they are green, oblong, pointed fruits that can weigh several kilos each. She had even cooked jackfruit in her curries along with other ingredients. But she never imagined that one day it would become one of her family's main sources of livelihood. It all came about after the 37-year-old housewife took part in a series of workshops and trainings where she learned how to make a whole range of products that can be made from jackfruit. With this training provided by the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO), she soon decided to take a leap of faith and start her own business. Today she produces a whole range of jackfruit-based products: pickles, jams, burgers, cakes, pizzas and even vegetable leather. By producing about 100 kilos of ...
Source: MXfruit
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