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Key concepts in food processing, product development and general concepts of Food Technology
These tutorial-style videos are intended to increase a viewer’s understanding of basic concepts of food science.
Professionals from the Caribbean are certified as instructors in food safety preventive controls
A total of 33 food safety professionals from Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago were certified by the Food Safety Preventive Controls Alliance (FSPCA). The training was organized by the Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) of the U. S. Department of Agriculture, the U. S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA).
Forging Partnerships in the Maritimes Canada
Consultations in Halifax, Fredericton, Moncton and Charlottetown highlighted common areas of interest and revealed programs that were amenable to the scale in LAC.
Peru and the Dominican Republic share experiences and best practices for successful women-led cacao cooperatives
A mission comprising 17 participants from Peru, Canada and the Dominican Republic concluded 4 days of one-on-one interactions, training, site visits and meetings.
IICA supports the enhancement of value-added opportunities for cacao producers in Peru and the Dominican Republic
A mission, led by the IICA delegations in Canada, Peru and the Dominican Republic, provided an opportunity to share practical and useful recommendations on value added cocoa processing and to validate a robust business model for small scale producers.
IICA and the Canadian Ministry of Agriculture to tighten cooperation
The highest authorities of the two entities met in Ottawa to discuss common concerns and identify actions on behalf of agriculture.