Breadfruit Masterclass: Marisol Villalobos of Amasar in Puerto Rico

Описание: Trees That Feed Foundation's third Breadfruit Masterclass featured Marisol Villalobos, CEO and co-founder of Amasar in Puerto Rico. She offered an inside look at what it truly takes to transform breadfruit into successful, shelf-stable food products for global markets.

Marisol shared the story behind Amasar’s innovative offerings—including an all-purpose breadfruit flour and a protein-rich pancake and waffle mix—and her conviction that now is the moment for tropical countries to bring bold, breadfruit-based products to the world. Her philosophy is clear: this is not a competitive industry, but a collaborative one. When producers work together, the entire breadfruit ecosystem thrives.

In a refreshingly candid session, Marisol also walked participants through the “bananas” she slipped on along the way—hard-earned lessons she openly shared so others don’t have to repeat them. She answered detailed questions on market research, nutritional considerations, seasonality, target moisture levels, marketing in the U.S. versus Puerto Rico, and how to turn a highly perishable fruit into a robust food product with no preservatives and a natural shelf life of more than three years.

This masterclass was both inspiring and deeply practical—an invaluable resource for anyone interested in breadfruit agribusiness, product development, or scaling climate-smart foods for the future.

If you would like to be invited to the next Breadfruit Masterclass, email us at [email protected].