At Trees That Feed Foundation (TTFF), planting trees is only part of the solution. Education is equally essential. That’s why we host Breadfruit Masterclasses. They are practical, experience-driven conversations that help growers, entrepreneurs, and advocates turn breadfruit’s promise into lasting impact.
Each masterclass features people actively working with breadfruit across the value chain, openly sharing lessons learned, challenges faced, and insights gained. This knowledge exchange strengthens local livelihoods, reduces costly missteps, and supports the long-term success of breadfruit as a climate-smart, food-secure crop.
Watch the Breadfruit Masterclasses
All sessions are free and available on YouTube:
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Marisol Villalobos – Amasar (Puerto Rico)
From product development to market readiness, Marisol candidly shared the “banana peels” she slipped on so others don’t have to—emphasizing customer listening, flexibility, and thoughtful scaling.
▶ https://youtu.be/46c5M8QanMo -
Andrina Valcent – Andrina’s Agro-Farm (St. Lucia)
A farmer-entrepreneur’s perspective on growing, processing, and building value locally.
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Javion Blake – Jus Chill, Inc. (U.S.)
Turning a highly perishable fruit into shelf-stable products while navigating food safety, branding, and distribution.
▶ https://youtu.be/KtlkGtYlV0o
Additional Learning
Some questions couldn’t be addressed live during this week’s Breadfruit Masterclass with Marisol Villalobos because we ran out of time. We’ve compiled written responses to extend the learning beyond the Zoom room:
▶ Responses to Unanswered Questions from Attendees
These masterclasses reflect TTFF’s belief that knowledge sharing is foundational to sustainable change. When people have access to real-world experience (not just theory) they are better equipped to feed communities, create jobs, and steward the environment.
Stay tuned for future Breadfruit Masterclasses and educational resources as we continue building a global, collaborative breadfruit movement.
Thank you to all of you who (in supporting TTFF) are helping to launch entrepreneurs in many countries into successful breadfruit-based businesses.
