Boosting Agribusinesses

In order to create long-lasting stability in a community, you need to build the community from within. We are helping entrepreneurs receive trainings and assist in networking to create businesses that provide nutritious food while supporting local economy. We promote and support agribusiness, especially with breadfruit.

Teach a man to fish

The old saying goes, give a man a fish, and he eats for a day, but teach a man to fish and he eats for a lifetime. We believe in that mantra. So at TTFF we work with our tree recipients to help them start their own businesses using breadfruit. This ensures that we are providing people with long-term stability, instead of momentary relief. We hope to help many new entrepreneurs get on their feet with their new businesses so that they can build sustainable locally grown industry. This ensures that local economies are run by citizens, for citizens.

We hold in-country “summit meetings” where we can provide knowledge as well as networking opportunities for entrepreneurs. These meetings bring together new business leaders, farmers, experts in tree propagating, fruit tree pruning, and more.

Agribusiness entrepreneur Pierre Moise Louise, owner of Jeremie Breadfruit Flour and Nursery in Haiti — Pierre-Moise Louis, who owns Jeremie Breadfruit Flour and Nursery in Haiti (shown at top of page), with TTFF co-founder Mike McLaughlin

We continue to support our entrepreneurs and new business owners until they are on their feet and no longer need our help! Follow their stories in our Latest News or stay up to date by subscribing to our monthly e-mail blast!

FAQs

Why does Trees That Feed Foundation support agribusiness?

Food security improves when farmers have strong markets for their crops. By supporting agribusiness development, we help create jobs, increase incomes, and encourage the planting of more food-producing trees.

What is a breadfruit agribusiness?

BA breadfruit agribusiness transforms fruit into products such as flour, chips, baked goods, dried fruit, frozen foods, and other value-added products. These businesses create income opportunities for farmers and jobs throughout the food supply chain. Learn how entrepreneurs use our hybrid solar dehydrator to create innovative products and reduce post-harvest losses.

What equipment does Trees That Feed Foundation provide to food processors?

Trees That Feed Foundation helps entrepreneurs add value to locally grown fruit by supporting access to processing equipment. Our most common offerings include breadfruit flour processing equipment and other technologies that help businesses improve efficiency, product quality, and profitability.

Are breadfruit products becoming more popular?

Yes. Demand for breadfruit flour and other products continues to grow as consumers seek nutritious, gluten-free, and sustainable food options. Read about breadfruit products that are helping expand the industry.

Boosting Agribusinesses

Teach a man to fish

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