Conclusions
Agribusiness alliances in support of local and sustainable food in the ACP
European Development Days, 16 June 2016, 13h00-14h15
1. Important to strengthen intra-regional links to supply fresh/healthy food for Caribbean citizens;
2. High-value added chains are important to promote sustainable development;
3. Mechanism to link local farmers in the Caribbean with international hotel chains is essential (consistency and quality important to achieve this). Co-branding is an important tool to achieve this;
4. Share experiences with other developing countries especially Small Island Developing States (SIDS) is of the outmost importance;
5. Certifications such as organic promote competiveness and protect the environment of the Caribbean Islands. The same have to be done at a regional basis when possible using local experts;
6. Certifications have to be affordable for small farmers
7. Need to promote contacts and value added chains at all levels (small, medium and big) in the region;
8. Distribution issues affect the capacity of SMEs to supply the tourism sector in the Caribbean;
9. Strategic public-partners and support organizations are essential to promote competitiveness of the ACP private sector;
10. Chef Stefan likes food and we can see it;
11. A great quantity of the food sold in Caribbean restaurants and supermarkets are imported (quantity, consistency price…)
12. Caribbean food professionals paly an important role in promoting local produces;
13. There is a demand from tourists and nationals for authentic local and/or regional food; and
14. “Culture” is and important art of promoting authentic national/regional products.
Thank You, Merci, Mèsi, Dank U, Gracias
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