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October 2021
 

04 October 2021

Caribbean AgTech Investment Summit (CATIS)

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 04 Oct 2021    admin   
SEE FULL FLYER Register now and join us for the virtual Caribbean AgTech Investment Summit (CATIS), under the theme "Jamaica: Building A High-Tech Agricultural Industry" (Tomorrow) Tuesday, October 5, 2021 at 12:00 -1:00 p.m. See you there!! Registration link: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_KLPkZcaoQQOAHgvv3B9YkQ


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Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Dr. Norman Dunn.

Front-of-package labelling a key tool in fighting against NCDs

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 04 Oct 2021    communications   
Having easy access to information about nutritional facts and ingredients of packaged food items will enable consumers to make healthier food choices and potentially reduce the prevalence of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and obesity in Jamaica. One of the tools used to inform consumers about product content is front-of-package labelling (FOPL), which indicates that an item may contain excessive amounts of sugars, total fats, saturated fats, trans fats, and sodium. Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Dr Norman Dunn, pointed out that the Caribbean has a...


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The Ministry

Welcome to the official website of the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce.

The Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce is described as Jamaica's "Business Ministry." It's mandate is to lead the development of policies that will create growth and jobs, while achieving social inclusion and consumer protection. The Ministry, working its stakeholders is primarily responsible for business policy development, monitoring and evaluation, while giving direction and oversight to a cluster of implementing departments and agencies.

We have, therefore, placed much energy and enthusiasm into the development of this website to provide timely information on the Ministry, our agencies and programmes.

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