A two-day 8th Jackfruit Fair will be held at the Havyaka Sabhabhavana from Saturday under the auspices of Kadamba Marketing here in collaboration with University of Horticulture Science Bagalkot, University of Agriculture Sciences, Biodiversity International Centre, Bengaluru, and Vrakshalaksha Andolan.
The fair aims at introducing varieties of jackfruit items in coastal tourism, which would boost the fruit’s marketing potential and employment opportunities in Uttara Kannada district.
There will be exhibition and sale of jackfruit delicacies such as sambar, chips, papads, juice, buns, puddings, jams, parotas and samosas. Delegates from Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu are expected to participate in the fair, a release said on Friday.
Published - June 20, 2015 12:00 am IST
