Transforming Tropical Waste into Golden Opportunities
Transforming Tropical Waste into Golden Opportunities Special report for AGRIMUNDO.tv Preparing for a high-level dialogue with Alfonso Velasquez Tuesta, the former Minister of Production of Peru and a visionary leader in agribusiness, requires a strategic alignment of agricultural innovation and commercial viability. The core of this upcoming discussion centers on revolutionizing the pineapple supply chain by transforming post-harvest biomass into high-value secondary products. Globally, pineapple processing generates a staggering amount of waste, with peels, cores, and crowns accounting for up to 50% of the total fruit weight according to food science data from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). For an industry veteran, this is not merely an environmental challenge but an untapped economic frontier that fits perfectly into modern circular economy frameworks. Velasquez Tuesta’s extensive experience in promoting Peruvian agricultural expor...