There wasn’t much interest and support shown for the University of Hawaii’s idea of creating a new industry from the ulu or breadfruit.
But Samoa, through the Samoa Manufacturers Association or SAME is already on the ball to get a piece of the publicized $15 billion market in the US for flour made from ulu.
Japan is also reported to have a similar size market.
The attraction is that ulu flour is gluten free.
SAME currently has a delegation attending the Breadfruit Festival in Hawaii. ‘
Technical Adviser for the manufacturer’s group, Colin Stringer, said at the 2nd Pacific Agribusiness Forum in Apia, this new breadfruit market presents new opportunities for Samoan growers and manufacturers.
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