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01/02/2010 18:40:02
IATC offers UK agri firms opportunity to help secure world food resources
The dynamic Warwickshire-based International Agri-Technology Centre (IATC) is moving rapidly forward with its latest initiative to provide UK companies with an opportunity to help secure the world’s food resources.
Working closely with Sainsbury’s, a leading UK retailer, the IATC has arranged special face-to-face talks between British food industry leaders and suppliers at conferences and workshops in South Africa and Kenya during February.
The events aim to provide farmers and suppliers there with a better understanding of quality management, the requirements of UK retailers, as well as offering them access to new technology and expertise in the UK, strengthen supply chains and boost business partnerships
Speaking before she flew out to Africa this week (on Wednesday, February 3), IATC director Philippa David said: "In a climate where the issues of global food security are becoming widely discussed, the UK agri-food technology centre is well-equipped and has the skills and expertise in identifying and delivering solutions to the challenges facing food production in Africa.
"The bottom line is that the world will need increasing technology if it is going to succeed in feeding its burgeoning population - and I believe these talks will lead to major advances on the food front both in Africa and here in the UK."
Ms David, who has a keen interest in the global development agenda, pointed out that Britain was a recognised world leader in science, innovation, research and development and it could play a major role in supporting the international response to food security issues.
The IATC works closely with international governments, scientific and research institutes and commercial organisations to identify links and facilitate introductions and meetings that may lead to business opportunities.
Ms David said: "We are delighted to be able to work with Sainsbury’s on this project, which could benefit so many people in so many different ways here in the UK and in Africa."
Working closely with Sainsbury’s, a leading UK retailer, the IATC has arranged special face-to-face talks between British food industry leaders and suppliers at conferences and workshops in South Africa and Kenya during February.
The events aim to provide farmers and suppliers there with a better understanding of quality management, the requirements of UK retailers, as well as offering them access to new technology and expertise in the UK, strengthen supply chains and boost business partnerships
Speaking before she flew out to Africa this week (on Wednesday, February 3), IATC director Philippa David said: "In a climate where the issues of global food security are becoming widely discussed, the UK agri-food technology centre is well-equipped and has the skills and expertise in identifying and delivering solutions to the challenges facing food production in Africa.
"The bottom line is that the world will need increasing technology if it is going to succeed in feeding its burgeoning population - and I believe these talks will lead to major advances on the food front both in Africa and here in the UK."
Ms David, who has a keen interest in the global development agenda, pointed out that Britain was a recognised world leader in science, innovation, research and development and it could play a major role in supporting the international response to food security issues.
The IATC works closely with international governments, scientific and research institutes and commercial organisations to identify links and facilitate introductions and meetings that may lead to business opportunities.
Ms David said: "We are delighted to be able to work with Sainsbury’s on this project, which could benefit so many people in so many different ways here in the UK and in Africa."
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