Bali's snake fruit farmers find fresh ways to overcome price and wastage issues
In Bali, farmers of the native salak fruit - also known as snake fruit - are getting innovative to overcome challenges including low prices and wastage. For instance, they are processing unsold fruits into products with longer shelf life like coffee, wine and vinegar. In the second of a three-part series on the fruit, CNA's Chandni Vatvani speaks to local entrepreneurs to find out what other measures they are taking.
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