Abstract:
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'AbUndanceof fruits and-lack of processing--unltsinLaos is-c~using-criminal ~aste
of one of the most potential income earners in the country. The people of Laos
Ihave a great tradition of consuming raw fruits. There is also a tradition of
drinking fresh fruit juices. In recent times, there is a trend among the populatlon
;to drink packaged squashes and fruit juices. However, these packaged products,
lare being imported from neighboring countries. The potential for producing and i
jselling packaged fruit juices, concentrates and pulps is very high within Laos.'
There is also a great export potential for the same.
