The Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda has announced that the ban on the importation of corned beef originating in Brazil will remain in place until relevant tests have been completed. Minister Samuda added that no permission will be given for the sale or distribution of corned beef from Brazil untilContinue reading “Corned Beef Ban to Remain in Place Pending Outcome of Tests”
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Stanberry recommends restructuring and repositioning of sugar industry
Diversification of the product base, focusing on trading with our regional markets, and expansion of production are among the strategies identified by Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries Donovan Stanberry for the growth of the sugar cane industry. Mr Stanberry was speaking at the Regional Policy Workshop for industry andContinue reading “Stanberry recommends restructuring and repositioning of sugar industry”
Industrial Starch Market Poised for Growth
Director General in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Mr. Vivian Brown, says that the industrial starch market worldwide is poised for growth within the next six years. “Output in the industrial starch industry, by volume, is projected to reach 113.9 MT by 2020, at a compound annual growth rate of 3.9% fromContinue reading “Industrial Starch Market Poised for Growth”
Stanberry recommends restructuring and repositioning of sugar industry
Diversification of the product base, focusing on trading with our regional markets, and expansion of production are among the strategies identified by Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries Donovan Stanberry for the growth of the sugar cane industry. Mr Stanberry was speaking at the Regional Policy Workshop for industry andContinue reading “Stanberry recommends restructuring and repositioning of sugar industry”
Industrial Starch Market Poised for Growth
Director General in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Mr. Vivian Brown, says that the industrial starch market worldwide is poised for growth within the next six years. “Output in the industrial starch industry, by volume, is projected to reach 113.9 MT by 2020, at a compound annual growth rate of 3.9% fromContinue reading “Industrial Starch Market Poised for Growth”
Gov’t begins removal exercise of all brands of corned beef imported from Brazil
Following the March 20 temporary ban on corned beef by the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, the National Food Safety Recall Committee held an urgent meeting on March 21, as stipulated by the National Food Safety Policy. The meeting engaged critical agencies in the implementation of the actions necessary to activate the temporaryContinue reading “Gov’t begins removal exercise of all brands of corned beef imported from Brazil”
No Evidence of Lead in Curry Samples
Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda said he is pleased at reports that no evidence of lead has been found in samples of powdered curry sold locally. The National Compliance and Regulatory Authority (NCRA) collected 26 samples from 17 companies following a recall of the products by the United States ofContinue reading “No Evidence of Lead in Curry Samples”
No Evidence of Lead in Curry Samples
Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Karl Samuda said he is pleased at reports that no evidence of lead has been found in samples of powdered curry sold locally. The National Compliance and Regulatory Authority (NCRA) collected 26 samples from 17 companies following a recall of the products by the United States ofContinue reading “No Evidence of Lead in Curry Samples”
Gov’t begins removal exercise of all brands of corned beef imported from Brazil
Following the March 20 temporary ban on corned beef by the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, the National Food Safety Recall Committee held an urgent meeting on March 21, as stipulated by the National Food Safety Policy. The meeting engaged critical agencies in the implementation of the actions necessary to activate the temporaryContinue reading “Gov’t begins removal exercise of all brands of corned beef imported from Brazil”
Government imposes temporary ban on Brazilian corned beef
The Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries has imposed an immediate import ban on corned beef originating from Brazil. The move follows reports from Brazilian authorities that several major Brazilian meat processors have been “selling rotten beef and poultry”. The companies are also alleged to have paid hefty bribes to auditors in exchange forContinue reading “Government imposes temporary ban on Brazilian corned beef”
