Training on pineapple processing techniques in Benin
- 24/02/2023
- Posted by: Gaetan Dermien
- Category: Benin, News, Pineapples
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In December 2022, COLEAD organised a 3-day collective training on pineapple processing and conservation techniques in Benin, as part of the project “Support to the agroecological transition of the pineapple sector in Benin”. The project is being carried out in collaboration with Enabel, the Belgian development agency, as part of its Development of Entrepreneurship in Agricultural Sectors Programme (DEFIA). The training was designed to benefit DEFIA’s partners through helping them to achieve their goals of improving sustainability, by reducing waste… +Study Tour by Somali Bureau of Standards and Somali Agricultural Regulatory and Inspection Service (SARIS) to Kenya
- 01/06/2022
- Posted by: Sandra Borma
- Category: News, Somalia
Representatives of the Somali Bureau of Standards (SoBS) and the Somali Agricultural Regulatory Inspection Service (SARIS) will be visiting Nairobi between 23and 28 May. The aim of the tour is to reinforce the capacity of Somalia’s competent authorities to better understand the agricultural regulatory and standard development processes. Their objectives are to learn how standardisation and conformity assessments are done in Kenya, and how the National Plant Protection Organisation (NPPO) works. The visit will include a meeting with the Kenya… +INNOVATIONS SERIES: Business Profiles of the SMEs showcased in the first 7 sessions
- 04/05/2022
- Posted by: Gaetan Dermien
- Category: Africa, Benin, Burkina Faso, Ghana, Kenya, Madagascar, Mali, News, Nigeria, Rwanda, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda
In November 2020, the Pan-African Farmers’ Organization (PAFO) and COLEACP launched the Innovations Series on innovations and successes of African farmer-led businesses and small and medium enterprises (SMEs). SMEs, despite the numerous challenges they face, have unprecedented opportunities to supply local, regional and export markets. Moreover, innovation is a driving force in transforming food systems, promoting sustainable agriculture and leveraging investment. In this context, PAFO and COLEACP hold a two-hour session, every two months, to share best practices from entrepreneurs,… +Development of Good Practice Guide on Avocado
- 15/12/2021
- Posted by: Gaetan Dermien
- Category: Avocados, Kenya, News
The Kenyan avocado sector Kenya is one of the fastest growing fresh produce exporters in the world – and avocado is the world’s fastest growing fruit in popularity. Global avocado production increased by 72% in the past 10 years (FAOSTAT). In 2019, Kenya produced an estimated 365,000 metric tonnes of avocado, which represents a 100% increase compared to 2016 (FAOSTAT). The majority of Kenyan avocados are grown by small-scale farmers who each manage 10–200 trees. Kenyan export volumes of avocados… +INNOVATIONS SERIES : 1-year anniversary of inspiring stories from African businesses and SMEs
- 16/11/2021
- Posted by: Gaetan Dermien
- Category: Africa, Benin, Botswana, Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana, Kenya, Madagascar, Mali, News, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda
In November 2020, the Pan-African Farmers’ Organization (PAFO) and COLEACP launched the Innovations Series held every two months and aimed at showcasing innovations and successes of African farmer-led businesses and small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Six Innovations Sessions have been organised on various topics and featured 24 inspiring farmers groups and entrepreneurs. They presented their businesses to more than 2 200 participants from more than 100 countries on different continents. Find here a snapshot of their presentations which we hope… +News digest: Agri-food markets and production
- 20/09/2021
- Posted by: Gaetan Dermien
- Category: Africa, Apples, Avocados, Bananas, Berries, Caribbean, Cherries, Citrus fruits, Ginger, Mangoes, News, Onions, Pacific, Papayas, Pineapples, Tomatoes, Watermelons
AFRICA Réunion Island vanilla gets EU Protected Geographical Indication Vanilla from Réunion Island has just been registered by the European Commission in the register of Protected Geographical Indications (PGI). Its reputation is based on its unique aromatic bouquet, the result of the plant’s perfect acclimatisation on the volcanic slopes of the east of the island and the know-how developed by the people of Reunion. Source: Commodafrica, 30 August 2021 Opportunities for Ethiopian avocados “Ethiopia has huge potential in avocados” says… +Madagascar: 6th event on CSR and Sustainable Development Initiatives
- 01/07/2021
- Posted by: Sandra Borma
- Category: Madagascar, News
COLEACP is one of the supporting partners of the 6th edition of the Salon RSE et des IDD, Madagascar’s exhibition for corporate social responsibility and sustainable development initiatives, which will be held on 15 and 16 July 2021. The theme of this year’s event is “Partnerships for sustainable development”. During the two days, discussions will focus on climate change and strategic community investments. Co-organised by Ur-CSR and BuyYourWay, under the sponsorship of the Ministry of the Environment and Sustainable Development… +Awareness-raising for operators in the pepper sector
- 03/03/2021
- Posted by: Sandra Borma
- Category: Cameroon, News
As part of COLEACP’s STDF-funded project to improve the SPS quality of Penja pepper in Cameroon to facilitate access to international markets, the project’s national coordinator has been organising last week awareness-raising meetings in the different production basins. These meetings aimed to inform the different actors (producers, nursery, etc.) about past and future activities. Many training sessions are planned to train these operators on good SPS practices for the production and processing of Penja pepper. Awareness-raising sessions are organised throughout… +Dominican Republic – webinar 2 co-organised by COLEACP and JAD
- 18/02/2021
- Posted by: Sandra Borma
- Category: Dominican Republic, News
In collaboration with the Dominican Agroenterprise Board (Junta Agroempresarial Dominicana, JAD), COLEACP is organising a series of webinars on market access for processed products in the pineapple, mango and avocado sectors. These are part of the CALIFRUP project “Quality enhancement for the development of MSMEs in the processed fruit value chain”, which aims to support the strategy of value chain development and, specifically, to strengthen the processed fruit value chain. The second webinar, on 17 February, focused on regulatory and… +Proxifresh Co. Ltd – support for the conservation of processed products and waste recovery
- 11/02/2021
- Posted by: Sandra Borma
- Category: Mauritius, News
COLEACP member Proxifresh Co. Ltd in Mauritius is receiving support for the conservation of processed products and waste recovery as part of the Fit for Market programme. The aim is to identify suitable methods to increase the shelf life and stability of processed products, and to propose concrete actions to optimise packaging and processing facilities, as well as ways of recovering waste from its various activities. Proxifresh Ltd specialises in the import, export and distribution of fruit and vegetables under… +