TO boost the pineapple industry in Isabela, the Department of Trade and Industry-Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program office led a workshop for the Caviteño Isabelino Multipurpose Cooperative .In partnership with the Department of Agrarian Reform , the activity was held in Barangay Magleticia in the town of Echague on Oct. 30 that brought together 17 officers and processors from Caisa MPC 'to focus on refining their pineapple products, including dried pineapple, candy and jam.
According to the DTI, the introduction to creative variations demonstrated how pineapple can be a versatile ingredient, enhancing the appeal of their product line.It added that the training also focused on how to incorporate pineapple-based ingredients like ketchup, jam and kimchi into dishes, offering participants valuable insights into the broader culinary uses of pineapple.