Alfredo Homma

Alfredo Homma is a researcher at Embrapa Oriental, focusing on the cultivation and production of açaí in Brazil. He has studied the transition of açaí from an extractive activity to a managed system, particularly highlighting the role of small producers in increasing productivity and ensuring year-round supply. Homma's work emphasizes the importance of sustainable practices in the açaí industry and its significance in local and global markets.