16 June 2016. Presentation from the EDD16 session "Supporting local and sustainable food production in African, Caribbean and Pacific countries - Agribusiness, farmers, chefs and consumers advocating for local, sustainable food production and consumption" By: CTA, Caribbean Export Development Agency and IICA

1. Conclusions
Agribusiness alliances in support of local and
sustainable food in the ACP
European Development Days, 16 June 2016, 13h00-14h15

2. 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;

3. 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;

4. 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.

6. Thank You, Merci, Mèsi,
Dank U, Gracias