Pineapple farmers to benefit from introduction of canned pineapple by Food Processors Limited

Pineapple farmers to benefit from introduction of canned pineapple by Food Processors Limited

By Violet Matakibau
Friday 31/01/2020

Good news for pineapple farmers as Food Processors Fiji Limited adds pineapples to their list of value-added products.

While officiating at the launching of the pineapple can, Minister for Agriculture Dr Mahendra Reddy says at times farmers struggle to find market for their produce and given that most of the agricultural products are perishable it poses a risk to our farmers.

Dr Reddy says the country is producing 8500 tons of pineapple in a year at a value of $10.2 million with this new market we will be able to raise the production to $12 million and at least $25 million in five years’ time.

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Titilia Ravulala with Minister Dr Mahendra Reddy. Photo: Fijian Government

Meanwhile, farmer Titilia Ravulala says she is thankful to both the Government and Food Processors Fiji Limited for the opportunity, as through the funds she was able to send her children to school.

She adds that she has just started with her pineapple farm, however, prior to this Food Processors Fiji have always bought taro leaves from her.

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