Jackfruit is a species of tree in the breadfruit, fig and mulberry family. Believed to have originated in India, it has since spread throughout Southeast Asia, the Philippines, Thailand, Malaysia, ...

When he was just 11 years old, K.R. Jayan—who lived in the tiny village of Irinjalakuda in Kerala, a state in South India—was tasked by his teacher to engage in a socially useful activity, such as ...

Jackfruit farming in Uganda is a growing, profitable venture, especially in Central and Eastern regions, leveraging its large fruit size for local markets and potential processing. This has shifted ...

It seems mass production isn't just a talent of the Chinese factories, but also the trees. In a video going viral on the internet, an overworked jackfruit tree in Longchuan County, China's Yunnan ...

Jackfruit is a tropical tree fruit native to southwest India. It belongs to the Moraceae plant family. Research suggests that jackfruit may provide several health benefits. It is a healthy source of ...

India is the largest producer of jackfruit in the world. The fruit is widely grown across tropical and subtropical regions, especially in Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Assam and West Bengal.

You’ve probably been seeing this ginormous, oblong melon-looking fruit at the grocery store. If you’re a bit intimidated by its huge size, you’re not alone. But the popularity of jackfruit has been ...