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Mangalore: 'Jackfruit Revolution' in India, All the Way from US...

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Mangalore: 'Jackfruit Revolution' in India, All the Way from US...

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Daijiworld Media Network - Mangalore (NM)

Mangalore, Jun 16: In an effort to popularise jackfruit, its benefits, nutrition value and other facts, Anne Marie Ryu, founder-CEO of Global Village Fruits Incorporated (GVFI) of United States on Saturday June 16 announced a 'jackfruit revolution' in India and in the US.

Addressing reporters at a press meet here, Anne said, "We are working to create awareness about all the uses of this healthy and delicious fruit. One year ago there was virtually no knowledge of what jackfruit was in the US. I have started building the market for jackfruit there and my aim is to introduce a range of jackfruit products across the US within the next five years."

She further added, "To succeed in this revolution, I seek help from jackfruit lovers across India. I need help to increase awareness of what we can do with the jackfruit products and its quality supply especially dried jackfruit at this moment."

I am working on a book on jackfruit that will include information on its history and nutritional benefits. Certain areas will be better for certain products but we have too little information to draw clear conclusions at this time," she continued.

The jackfruit revolution is a movement of social entrepreneurship to benefit producers, processors and consumers, she added.

Prof Uday Kumar Kollinath, Fr Alwyn D’Souza and Jagadish Amunje among others were present.
  

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  • Rosario Fernandes, Kallianpur/Goa/usa

    Tue, Jun 19 2012

    All said & read, the bottom line is: that some people will say anything for publicity, public appearance and to appear in the dais. Who knows one of the personality on the dais may be contesting the next election.?
    This time it is 'Jack Fruit', next time it may be 'Kocum'.

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  • N. Frank, India/Ksa

    Mon, Jun 18 2012

    The problem with Indian eatables, be it fruits, vegetbles or prepared sweets is, lack of preservation - Poor, un attaractive and un suitable packing and delivery system.

    Bottled/tinned jackfruit/tender coconut/bamboo shoot/banana shoot/cucumbers/Mango/Pineapple to mention a few from Phillipines/Thailand etc are available all over the middle east.

    But from India apart from frozen Mango pulp and un eatable collection of pickles, there is hardly any decent collection of eatables available in decent packing, with good - informative advertising, outside India.

    In my opinion packing and preservation industry, along with quality control should improve, before we can showcase Indian fruits and sweets to the outside world.

    Finally to be straight forward, Several Indian vendors, are mostly engaged in making short term gains by supplying look alike items, like papaya seeds as black pepper,rotten mango pulp, wood powder mixed in ground spices,Chemicllly treated banana, papaya,mango to enhance colour, but not taste, and so on and destroy the cofidence of consumers, world over instead of looking at long term market, by supply quality items

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  • Jaimini P.B., Manipal,Sharjah

    Sun, Jun 17 2012

    Halasina Hannu,Chakka,Jackfruit..Gift of God to us.Unfortunately,we have shown "take it for granted" attitude towards fruit.One day it will disappear from this land and then everyone thinks about it..

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  • Alwyn, Canada

    Sun, Jun 17 2012

    Fresh Jackfruit is very costly here in Canada costing us a fortune to eat like $11 per kg. Indian jackfruits are very tastey and will sell like anything in western countries becasue people from all part of the wrold live here known this fruit like west indies, south americans, asians etc. Sure even if they can free ans pack only the cleaned jackfruits or tinn them will also sell like hot cake. So much in demand. Look at Mango'S in demand same way Jackfruit will sell. even tenrder coconut water is another demanding product India can do very well in selling in bottles like juice. So much demand has to be marketed and sell. Good Job for educating people around the world on Jackfruit products.

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  • Marina, Mangalore

    Sun, Jun 17 2012

    Eric Coelho/Mangalore
    I am impressed with your garden.
    where in lalbagh you stay. Can I visit your garden someday.

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  • aravind, moodbidri/dubai

    Sun, Jun 17 2012

    Is it the fact that, we the Indians still have the practice of accepting our own things only after recognised by Western ?

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  • abba, abudhabi

    Sun, Jun 17 2012

    wah PELAKAI DA KRANTI yes good move.coz northindian don'tknow about this fruit and our new generation don't want to eat it.In this movement jack fruit tree will survive & utlised in more difrrent ways, this resource is any ways is under utlised in our country this move will make pple realise itzz real value & hope our authority do mre R&D

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  • Jawar D'Souza, M'lore/Doha

    Sun, Jun 17 2012

    When I read this article, and some of the comments my mouth started to salivate, its quite some time I have not eaten the Jack Fruit. What a co incidence, yesterday itself I heard about the benifits of Chakka (Jack Fruit) on Asianet (Malayalam)channel.I had to switch on to it for Qatar Radio and Radio Bharain were not broadcasting pop music. By the Bye I remember a incident when I was young. During summer holidays we used to go to our Grandma's(maternal) house for vacation. On this particular vacation my Mom, Grandma and me went to the Island which is only 300 to 500 meter's away from their house and where they have some land also. There one of the Jack Fruit trees had a big fruit which was a bit high on the tree. My Grandma asked me whether I could climb that tree, as I was a bit naughty child I said yes and climbed the tree and plucked the fruit. The tree was very thick and that is when I realised that I could not come down. I started to cry and tell my Grandma and Mom that I could not climb down. I could see my Grandma standing beneath the Tree in a catching position and instructing me to slide down slowly. Anyway I made it some how. Even to this day I remember my Grandma holding her hands wide open to catch me if I fell. I still doubt whether she would be able to catch me, but her braveness is something I should admire.

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  • Mark, Udyavara

    Sun, Jun 17 2012

    Besides patenting (like the basmati rice), the Americans will soon teach us how to eat "Jackfruit" and why we should eat!

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  • Rihan, Dubai

    Sun, Jun 17 2012

    We Indians clearly do't know how to popularize our products,Jack fruit if its marketed properly it will be a hit.We need to learn a lot from western countries how to advertise the home grown rare products.

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  • grace pinto,

    Sun, Jun 17 2012

    Plucking and transportation of jack fruits is the most expensive part of this business. I hope this factor has been taken into account.

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  • celine, mumbai

    Sun, Jun 17 2012

    Mangloreans and Indians, be cautious to the attractions to the jackfruit revolution...the foreigners might take away our patent right to grow jackfruits, one of the good and cheapest fruits of South and we may have to go with our begging bowl or spend at dollar standard to eat jackfruits...that is what is happening with some of our consumer products in India...

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  • celine, mumbai

    Sun, Jun 17 2012

    Mangloreans and Indians, be cautious to the attractions to the jackfruit revolution...the foreigners might take away our patent right to grow jackfruits, one of the good and cheapest fruits of South and we may have to go with our begging bowl or spend at dollar standard to eat jackfruits...that is what is happening with some of our consumer products in India...

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  • Eric Coelho, Mangalore

    Sun, Jun 17 2012

    I have been reading some of the comments like patenting, popularising Jackfruit in US, Business mind etc etc. It is really disappointing to read it, itself showing when we will change our mindset. Today many rich, middle class use all imported cars and bikes, every mangalorean visit shopping malls which is a western idea and so on and what is wrong if someone from US comes to promote Jackfruit. She has come to promote Nature's Gift and not man's Gift (CArs & Bikes). From China Jackfruit goes to Canada and US but the taste that Mangalore Jackfruit has got the US Citizen felt it must had its delicious and healthy values. Why Mangaloreans dont promote it and when an US citizen comes to promote, negative ideas start entering our eyes, ears and mind. Time we accept that someone is there to promote our fruit and we should be really happy about it. There is one more fruit call Thorange in KOnkani and in English it is called Pamello. Presently I have nearly 25 fruit in my garden and it is very tasty and it is good for diabetics. Instead of making negative comments it is time we promote our fruits or we allow others to promote.

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  • Gilroy, Mangalore

    Sun, Jun 17 2012

    When someone from Capitalist country show interest in something, be careful, be very careful!! All hail our "Ponsaachi Pahtoli."

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  • William Fernandes, Mangalore

    Sun, Jun 17 2012

    Good job, in-spite of all the busy schedule, its good you all are going ahead with the jack-fruit revolution and that too in Mangalore, every nook and corner you can find jack-fruit trees, its time for jack-fruit revolution in Mangalore.

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  • Gladys Rodrigues, Mangalore

    Sat, Jun 16 2012

    Impressed your comments, kindly let me know exact place in lalbag coz i am fm ladyhill

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  • Charles D'Mello, Pangala

    Sat, Jun 16 2012

    It is sad to learn that we need an foreigner to tell us what are the benefits of our own Jack fruit...It is because of negligence from our part...we generally don't like what is grown in our own land...!!!! Ladies and Gentlemen...whatever it is, our own fruits and vegetables which are grown in our area are the best for consuming than the imported goods...(it is sad to note that once we have money we only like imported (more expensive) goods).....please note they are expensive not because they are good..it takes lot of labour and profit margin to reach them to you!!!???

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  • Jessy, Mulky

    Sat, Jun 16 2012

    Indian fruits finally American has to popularize..what a shame,

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  • Derek, Balmatta/Boston, MA

    Sat, Jun 16 2012


    Anne Marie Ryu is said to be from Harvard, MA. A few days ago her article appeared in TOI . As said there, and repeated here to Anne Marie if she does read, just go three miles north of Harvard to Burlington and visit HMART Supermarket and you can find a bin full containing over 30 whole jackfruits.

    You could also buy in smaller portions. Jackfruits come from Central america which has in abundance.

    So Ann Marie there is plenty available in your own backyard!!

    You get everything here from pompfrets to seer fishfrom fresh Methi to Pathrade leaves and best of pickles not available even in India.

    The only thing you do not get here or have not seen around is fresh "Breadfruit" or "Chickoos"!!!

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  • Langoolacharya., Belman/USA.

    Sat, Jun 16 2012

    Rosario Fernandes, Kallianpur/Goa/usa,

    Correct that Korean market in Atlanta, GA is called H-Mart.

    I think taste of the jackfruit depends upon, soil it is grown on as well.

    Take Anne Marie Ryu, to Belman, there are lots of Jackfruit trees there of different sizes , shapes and tastes.....

    Jai Hooooooooooooooooooooooooo

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  • avith shamboor, bantwal

    Sat, Jun 16 2012

    you r right Mr.Desai.

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  • DENZIL PEREIRA, mangalore

    Sat, Jun 16 2012

    kudlad pelakai mast vunde so no tention

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  • Pappu Desai, Adyar/Vadodara

    Sat, Jun 16 2012

    We do not need any revolution for Jack fruit in India or in USA. We well aware what's happened with 'Basmati Rice' dispute on patent calling with other name like 'Kasmati' and 'Texmati'. Our street side 'Vada-Pau' now changed to 'Hamburger'. Our 'Seimayya' becomes 'Noodles'. You people are good to steal and endorse your name. Let 'Gujje' is one and for all - poor and rich. 'Gujje-Gatti' is one of my favourite. I love it very much.

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  • chandan kilaru, hyderabad

    Sat, Jun 16 2012

    i love to support this...actually i have planted jackfruit in my garden in an extent of 8 acres..as many people are not aware of this fruit and its nutrional benifits i liked d way atleast ppl nw dey are realising of its value...and i request you to help me by giving me some tips in growing healthy jackfruit plants

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  • mark coutinho, mumbai

    Sat, Jun 16 2012

    ""Jobless guys""

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  • avani, mlore/uae

    Sat, Jun 16 2012

    Beware! Jackfruit may get patented!!

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  • munna, nitte/karkala/qatar

    Sat, Jun 16 2012

    I am very much surprised to read this news. I thought 'gujje-jack fruit' has only vitamin "P" (translate in tulu). There are number of houses at my native place nitte, karkala which are engaged in making jack fruit products like 'chips' 'papad (happala), marination etc for commercial purpose. They process atleast 50-60 jack fruits a day. Ms Anne can visit this place for more details. One of the vendors email id is stany.robert@yahoo.com

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  • Eric Coelho, Mangalore

    Sat, Jun 16 2012

    Jackfruit is the most delicious and healthy fruit. Mangaloreans call it as a Poor man's fruit. Even fish sardinhs is a poor man's fish. Both this fruit and fish is very much healthy for the body and mind. We can make some lovely mouth watering dishes out jackfruit. A few days back from my garden in Lalbagh I plucked nearly 45 Jackfruit and distributed to my neighbours which was a matter of joy to everybody. In olden days during jackfruit season the elders used to cut the jackfruit and children used to sit round to eat the fruit. It was a matter great joy and enjoyment to have that mouth watering fruit. Also the seed of jackfruit has got its own food value. Time the present generation are made to eat it to remain healthy. I have in my garden in lalbagh, Mangalore all varieties of fruits 4 variety of mangoes, 2 variety of jackfruit, pineapple and plantains, pamello (Thorange in Konkani), Bimbuli, Patholi Leaves, Pathrade Leaves, coriander leaves, all spice leaves, bay leaves (thike pan) nearly 40 coconut trees including 2 malaysian coconut trees, 50 Ashoka Trees and so on which I call it as a mini forest, resort in prime locality with lots of coolness with lovely tile roofing houses. Hence it is not only jackfruit todays children should eat all variety of fruits to remain very healthy than those chips, soft drinks and fast food. It is the duty of the parents to teach the importance of this nature or god's gift. Today's kids like man made eatables than god made or nature fruits. The Poor man's Jack fruits has all the benefits of better health. I hope this fruit is introduced all over the world.

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  • Rosario Fernandes, Kallianpur/Goa/usa

    Sat, Jun 16 2012

    Jack fruit is not new to the U.S.
    In 1998 i saw lots of Jacks in Korean market in Georgia.(Atlanta)
    I had been spotting this fruit in New Jersey in almost every Chinese & HongKong markets from 1995-2006.
    May be it is not well known in that
    part of the world.
    No doubt it is an interesting fruit, sweet and tasty but seasonal. Over eating of this fruit is be dangerous for those who has gone through joandice.
    Take care.

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  • Henry Misquith, Bahrain

    Sat, Jun 16 2012

    "PELAKAAI DA KRANTI"

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  • Henry Misquith, Bahrain

    Sat, Jun 16 2012

    "PELAKAAI DA KRANTI"

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  • R.Bhandarkar., M

    Sat, Jun 16 2012

    Anne looks as 'sweet' as a Jack-fruit and I mean it!

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  • Rahul, Mangalore

    Sat, Jun 16 2012

    Anne Marie Ryu... you should have started this awarness or research a few years back.. because now almost of the Jackfruit trees are cut off...

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  • Rakesh shetty, mangalore

    Sat, Jun 16 2012


    ALL REVOLUTION, EXPERIMENT EVERYTHING IS OK. BUT DO NOT ALLOW HER EXPORT TO OTHER COUNTRY.

    IT CLEARLY SHOWS BUSINESS MIND HERE. THEY WILL PLAN TO EXPORT TO US AND OTHER COUNTRY.

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  • dolly, m'lore

    Sat, Jun 16 2012

    wow....so nice

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