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Nestlé and Tanzania join forces to increase coffee yield
23.03.2010 13:32 "Agro Perspectiva" (Kyiv) —
In 2009, the partnership offered TaCRI scientist Damien J. Mtenga a one-year training programme on somatic embryogenesis an accelerated propagation method of reproducing large numbers of high-potential plantlets.
Thanks to this training at Nestlé’s R&D Centre in Tours, the TaCRI will continue to support the rapid multiplication of new improved varieties and distribute them to farmers. This will ensure a sustainable supply of high quality coffee production at an affordable cost, with benefits to the environment and consumers.
Pierre Trouilhat, Head of Region Nestlé Equatorial Africa, said: «Nestlé purchased more than 154 million USD worth of coffee from Africa in 2008. Our decision to sponsor scientists like Mr Mtenga is part of our business strategy to create shared value along our value chains shareholders, employees, farmers, consumers and the communities where we operate.»
Brinda Chiniah, Corporate Communication Manager at Nestlé Equatorial African Region, added: «The coffee industry in Tanzania affects the livelihoods of over 2.1 million farmers and their dependants. It is imperative for Nestlé to work closely with the TaCRI so that the local coffee farmers and industry can benefit from Nestlé’s knowledge and expertise. We will closely monitor the process, give advice and suggestions wherever necessary.»
As one of the world’s biggest buyers of coffee, Nestlé continues to ensure that this crop is produced in a sustainable manner and also produces value right through the supply chain, particularly for farmers.
Over the last 30 years, at its R&D Centre in Tours, France, Nestlé has developed the expertise to propagate higher quality coffee plantlets that have helped to rejuvenate coffee plantations around the world.
Nestlé EAR which oversees operations in 20 regional countries noted sales of USD 99,361 million (over CHF 105 million) in 2009.
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