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Shoes and Bags From Fruit Peel: A Green Revolution in Fashion
Fruit peels and crop waste are being turned into premium vegan leather through biotechnology, a trend that could give Bangladesh's farmers and exporters new income.
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Export Markets Shrink Because of War, Pakistan's Mango Growers in Trouble
Pakistan's mango exports are expected to fall by at least 30 per cent this season as conflict in the Middle East hits its main markets and freight costs soar.
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Top Fruit at Low Prices, but Expatriates in Egypt Miss Jackfruit and Latkan
Bangladeshi expatriates in Egypt enjoy abundant, cheap fruit along the Nile but say they sorely miss jackfruit, latkan and other fruits from home.
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Mango and Jackfruit Reign in the Land of Lemons and Oranges
Although Sylhet's acidic soils favour citrus, mango and jackfruit now lead the division's fruit output, yet they add little to the local economy and only jara lemon is exported.
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No Processing Centre in Mymensingh, Jackfruit Going to Waste
A bumper jackfruit crop in Mymensingh is bringing farmers little because there is no cold storage or processing centre, and unsold fruit is rotting.
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Is It Really Dangerous to Eat Pineapple with Certain Foods?
Beliefs that pineapple eaten with milk, yoghurt or fish is poisonous have no firm scientific basis, though some people need to take care.
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Fruit Output Rises and Imports Fall, but Exports Stagnate
Rising domestic fruit output and higher duties have cut Bangladesh's fruit imports, but exports remain stuck at a few thousand tonnes as air freight costs soar.
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The Fruits Behind Changes in History
From Newton's apple to the banana republic and citrus against scurvy, some fruits have left a surprising mark on history.
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Litchi Worth Tk 225 Crore Is Lost Every Year in Ishwardi
Growers in Ishwardi lose 25 to 30 percent of their litchi, worth Tk 200 to 225 crore, every year, and say modern technology, storage and a research lab could cut the loss.
FruitsDewa, a neglected local fruit rich in vitamin C and minerals: what research says
Dewa, or monkey jack, once common in rural Bangladesh, is now seldom seen in markets. A research review puts its vitamin C at 135 mg per 100 g, and a Bangladeshi study found it highest in carotenoids, zinc and copper among ten minor fruits.
FruitsBanks near mango markets in four districts open on Saturdays in mango season
Bangladesh Bank told banks to keep branches and sub-branches next to mango markets in Chapainawabganj, Naogaon, Rajshahi and Natore open on a limited scale on Saturdays until 31 July 2026.
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Gazipur, Kingdom of Jackfruit: A Crore-Taka Economy in the Sweet Scent of Red Soil
Jackfruit from Gazipur's red-soil Bhawal area, recognised as a GI product in 2024, drives a trade worth crores of taka a day in peak season.
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Why Are Seasonal Fruits Better for the Body?
Nutritionists say fruit eaten in its own season, such as the monsoon's jamun, latkan and guava, is fresher, cheaper and suited to the body's seasonal needs.