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Developing Coconut Water and Composite Flour Value Chains in Saint Vincent and The Grenadines - TCP/STV/3501

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Year of publication 2019

Place of publication Rome, Italy ;

Pages 2p.

Publisher FAO ;

Category Factsheet

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Synopsis (short abstract) Saint Vincent and the Grenadines has tried to reduce its reliance on banana exports since the European Union phased out preferential treatment to producers from African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP )countries. Against this background, there are indications that the development of coconut water and composite flour (based on cassava and sweet potato) value chains offers prospects for growth, as market demand for the end products is constantly increasing. However, in order to succeed in modern markets many challenges need to be addressed, including issues related to standards and food safety amongst others. The project provided technical assistance to introduce an inclusive and market-oriented development approach, and to improve the capacity within the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry Fisheries, Rural Transformation, Industry and Labour (the Ministry of Agriculture) to develop the two promising value chains in the country

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