Local honey producers in Tanzania were told to observe standards

Published 2022년 5월 11일

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The Tanzanian government, in partnership with the International Trade Center, is encouraging honey producers to make high-quality products to access local, regional, and international markets. A workshop was held to discuss beekeeping issues with stakeholders from six regions of Tanzania Mainland and Zanzibar. The government has launched a honey market in Saudi Arabia and has a five-year project, funded by the European Union, to improve the Beekeeping Value Chain by enhancing quality production, adding value to bee products, and strengthening trade. The project will provide access to markets, trade, and equipment, and offer regular training to beekeepers and small and medium enterprises.

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THE government and the International Trade Center (ITC) have urged country’s honey producers to produce quality products that meet standards so that they can access local, regional and international markets and make the industry contribute more to the country’s economic growth. Acting Director of Business Development from the Tanzania Trade Development Authority (Tantrade), Ms Masha Hussein, made the statement during a workshop of stakeholders from six regions of Tanzania Mainland and Zanzibar to discuss about beekeeping issues. She said they have already opened a honey market in Saudi Arabia and more than 10 companies have started trading honey products. National Coordinator of the Tanzania Beekeeping Value Chain Support Programme at the Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism, Department of Forestry and Beekeeping, Ms Magdalena Muya, said the fiveyear project (2021-2024), which cost about 10 million Euros was funded by the European Union (EU). The centre also guarantees ...

Source: Dailynews