1. The TOPS Thailand project introduced food safety standards for domestic suppliers to improve competitiveness and brand image.
2. Suppliers were required to obtain certification for good agricultural practices from the Department of Agriculture.
3. This resulted in many suppliers being unable to meet standards and dropping out, sharply reducing the number of certified suppliers.
- The document outlines the agenda and speaker details for the 5th Biosimilars Congregation 2014 conference taking place on September 10th, 2014 in Mumbai, India.
- The conference will bring together leaders in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and regulatory fields to discuss challenges in biosimilar development and the evolving regulatory landscape.
- Key topics to be covered include assessing biosimilar similarity, strategic choices for biobetters and biosimilars, safety evaluation, regulatory updates, and emerging market opportunities for biosimilars in countries like India.
Pharmaceutical, Bulk Drugs and Medicine Manufacturing Industry (Production, F...Ajjay Kumar Gupta
Quality control and quality assurance are vital in this industry. Many production workers are assigned full time to quality control and quality assurance functions, whereas other employees may devote part of their time to these functions. For example, although pharmaceutical company sales representatives, often called detailers, work primarily in marketing, they engage in quality control when they assist pharmacists in checking for outdated products.
Advances in manufacturing processes are also impacting the industry. While pharmaceutical manufacturers have long devoted resources to new drug development as a source for future profits, firms are increasingly realizing that improvements throughout the drug pipeline are needed to stay competitive.
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The document discusses establishing an organic agriculture certification system in Pakistan. It outlines the following key points:
- The National Institute of Organic Agriculture will provide training on sustainable farming practices, research alternative farming methods, and develop organic certification standards in line with IFOAM.
- The certification system will involve training farmers, inspecting farms, and issuing certifications locally at first through technical working committees. For exports, farms will be referred to third-party certifiers.
- A national technical working group on organic certification is proposed, consisting of experts from the government, certification bodies, and NGOs to develop policies and regulations for the system.
- The goals are to promote organic farming, identify suitable crops
Arvind ltd@ organic staple business mts 01 presentationanjaney
This document presents a market research study conducted for Arvind Company Ltd. on the potential for organic staple crops in domestic and global markets. The study analyzed Arvind's organic farming project in Akola, Maharashtra, which works with over 3,500 farmers. It found the project produces a variety of organic staple crops across different seasons. The study's objectives were to estimate production potential, review domestic and global organic markets, and develop a marketing strategy. It proposed strategies for domestic distribution through retailers and export to countries like the EU and US, which have growing organic markets. The conclusion was that organic farming provides benefits and the business could be profitable if low costs and quality standards are maintained.
The document provides an overview of the organic certification process for horticultural crops in the United States. It explains that the USDA regulates organic certification through the National Organic Program. Growers must follow the NOP rules for three years prior to certification. The certification process involves submitting an application package including an Organic System Plan to a USDA-accredited certifier and undergoing an on-farm inspection. The application and inspection are reviewed to determine if the farm qualifies for organic certification. Maintaining certification requires annual renewal and following all NOP production and record keeping requirements.
National Program for Organic Certification in India. NPOP is indian organic certification standard, It monitors the use of India Organic Logo by certified operations. STOCERT provides certification services in India
The global nutraceutical products market is expected to exceed $404 billion by 2024, growing at a 7.32% CAGR. Key drivers include rising health awareness and aging populations increasing demand for supplements. Proteins and amino acids dominate the market due to their nutritional benefits and functional properties in food and pharmaceutical applications. The market is segmented by product type, distribution channel, source, and region. Major players are pursuing growth strategies like new product development to gain market share in this expanding industry.
The pesticide industry is estimated to be worth $48 billion globally and is expected to grow to $71.3 billion by 2018. In India, the industry is worth $4.1 billion and is expected to reach $7.1 billion by 2018. The industry faces challenges such as stringent regulations, evolution of biotechnology, and acquisitions by larger companies. However, opportunities for growth exist due to increasing crop losses, low pesticide consumption in India, and growth in horticulture. Major players in the Indian market include BASF, DuPont, and Bayer, which control 75-80% of the market.
- The document outlines the agenda and speaker details for the 5th Biosimilars Congregation 2014 conference taking place on September 10th, 2014 in Mumbai, India.
- The conference will bring together leaders in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and regulatory fields to discuss challenges in biosimilar development and the evolving regulatory landscape.
- Key topics to be covered include assessing biosimilar similarity, strategic choices for biobetters and biosimilars, safety evaluation, regulatory updates, and emerging market opportunities for biosimilars in countries like India.
Pharmaceutical, Bulk Drugs and Medicine Manufacturing Industry (Production, F...Ajjay Kumar Gupta
Quality control and quality assurance are vital in this industry. Many production workers are assigned full time to quality control and quality assurance functions, whereas other employees may devote part of their time to these functions. For example, although pharmaceutical company sales representatives, often called detailers, work primarily in marketing, they engage in quality control when they assist pharmacists in checking for outdated products.
Advances in manufacturing processes are also impacting the industry. While pharmaceutical manufacturers have long devoted resources to new drug development as a source for future profits, firms are increasingly realizing that improvements throughout the drug pipeline are needed to stay competitive.
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The document discusses establishing an organic agriculture certification system in Pakistan. It outlines the following key points:
- The National Institute of Organic Agriculture will provide training on sustainable farming practices, research alternative farming methods, and develop organic certification standards in line with IFOAM.
- The certification system will involve training farmers, inspecting farms, and issuing certifications locally at first through technical working committees. For exports, farms will be referred to third-party certifiers.
- A national technical working group on organic certification is proposed, consisting of experts from the government, certification bodies, and NGOs to develop policies and regulations for the system.
- The goals are to promote organic farming, identify suitable crops
Arvind ltd@ organic staple business mts 01 presentationanjaney
This document presents a market research study conducted for Arvind Company Ltd. on the potential for organic staple crops in domestic and global markets. The study analyzed Arvind's organic farming project in Akola, Maharashtra, which works with over 3,500 farmers. It found the project produces a variety of organic staple crops across different seasons. The study's objectives were to estimate production potential, review domestic and global organic markets, and develop a marketing strategy. It proposed strategies for domestic distribution through retailers and export to countries like the EU and US, which have growing organic markets. The conclusion was that organic farming provides benefits and the business could be profitable if low costs and quality standards are maintained.
The document provides an overview of the organic certification process for horticultural crops in the United States. It explains that the USDA regulates organic certification through the National Organic Program. Growers must follow the NOP rules for three years prior to certification. The certification process involves submitting an application package including an Organic System Plan to a USDA-accredited certifier and undergoing an on-farm inspection. The application and inspection are reviewed to determine if the farm qualifies for organic certification. Maintaining certification requires annual renewal and following all NOP production and record keeping requirements.
National Program for Organic Certification in India. NPOP is indian organic certification standard, It monitors the use of India Organic Logo by certified operations. STOCERT provides certification services in India
The global nutraceutical products market is expected to exceed $404 billion by 2024, growing at a 7.32% CAGR. Key drivers include rising health awareness and aging populations increasing demand for supplements. Proteins and amino acids dominate the market due to their nutritional benefits and functional properties in food and pharmaceutical applications. The market is segmented by product type, distribution channel, source, and region. Major players are pursuing growth strategies like new product development to gain market share in this expanding industry.
The pesticide industry is estimated to be worth $48 billion globally and is expected to grow to $71.3 billion by 2018. In India, the industry is worth $4.1 billion and is expected to reach $7.1 billion by 2018. The industry faces challenges such as stringent regulations, evolution of biotechnology, and acquisitions by larger companies. However, opportunities for growth exist due to increasing crop losses, low pesticide consumption in India, and growth in horticulture. Major players in the Indian market include BASF, DuPont, and Bayer, which control 75-80% of the market.
This document provides an overview of the Indian pharmaceutical industry, Biocon India Group, and a case study they are considering. It discusses the political, economic, demographic, and technological factors shaping the Indian pharmaceutical industry. It also summarizes India's patent regime and how it has evolved over time. The document then provides background on Biocon Group, including their culture and business units. It outlines the broad questions Biocon is considering regarding their growth strategy and whether to expand their Clinigene clinical trials segment. Potential short and long-term strategies for expansion are discussed.
The document provides an overview of the chemicals industry in India. Some key points:
- India's chemicals industry has a market size of USD144 billion in 2015 and is projected to reach USD403 billion by 2025, making it the 3rd largest in Asia.
- The industry accounts for about 2.11% of India's GDP and produces over 70,000 commercial products. It includes segments like petrochemicals, specialty chemicals, agrochemicals, and pharmaceuticals.
- India has a leading position globally as the 3rd largest producer of polymers and 3rd largest producer of agrochemicals. It is also a major global supplier of dyestuffs.
This document from the USDA provides guidelines for meat and poultry processors to develop an effective recall plan as required by federal regulations. It discusses past foodborne illness outbreaks that prompted recalls and their high costs. The guidelines address establishing a recall team, determining when a recall is necessary, defining its scope using distribution records, notifying customers and the public, verifying effectiveness, controlling returned products, and conducting mock recalls to test the plan. The goal is for processors to be prepared in the event of an adulterated product issue requiring a voluntary recall.
THE OVERVIEW OF AGROCHEMICAL INDUSTRY IN CHINADavis Chen
The document provides an overview of the Chinese agrochemical industry from 1995-2010. It discusses total production and export trends over time, with exports increasing tenfold over the period. It outlines the top export markets and products. The document also summarizes the number and geographic distribution of agrochemical manufacturers in China, and notes a trend towards industry consolidation. It covers new product research and development efforts. Additionally, the document discusses challenges like illegal manufacturing and outlines an optimistic outlook for continued industry growth through land reform, environmental compliance, and new product development.
Indian APIs (Active Pharmaceuticals Ingredients) AnalysisSunil Kumar
The presentation is analysis of APIs (Active Pharmaceuticals Ingredients) manufactured in India, it can help to choose products for development and setting up marketing strategies for APIs in domestic and overseas market.
The analysis has covered detailed analysis of more than 1500 APIs manufactured in India.
11 standards of agriculture produces dAshish Hande
Agricultural, Allied Products, Agro Processed Products, its
status in Indian Market. Emerging Issues in the business
Agriculture Produces.
Agriculture Marketing: Concept, Definition, Scope and
Objectives, Upcoming Practices in Agriculture Marketing.
Agribusiness-Emerging Branches, Non Conventional Forms
of Agribusiness, Retailing & Merchandising of Agri
Produces, Export Potential for farm products-Supporting
Services.
Role of Agencies for promotion of Exports of Agri Products,
Role of Agencies for marketing of Agri Products, Standards
of Agriculture Produces, Organized Retailing in Agri Inputs
and Outputs.
Marketing Mix of Agriculture Products, Role of Information
and Communication Technology in Agriculture Marketing.
Report - Food and Beverage - Improve TraceabilityLoftware
As the food and beverage industry has become more global in scope, health and safety concerns—and regulations—have mounted, and the risk of product recalls has put a greater focus on traceability across the extended food supply chain. Competition is intense to begin with, and mergers and acquisitions intensify it even more so, putting pressure on companies to become more efficient if they want to stay both competitive and profitable. Consumers are more demanding, calling not only for greater variety but for more information on the product they’re consuming. (What’s in it? Where does it come from?) In this environment, as labeling is growing in importance, Enterprise Labeling is providing a powerful new solution that helps companies improve traceability, sustain compliance, reduce costs, and drive overall operational efficiency.
This publication provides guidance on organic bramble fruit production. It discusses selecting sites with well-drained soil and adequate sunlight. Proper cultural practices are described, including fertility management using compost and cover cropping. The publication also covers managing weeds, diseases and insects without synthetic chemicals. Greenhouse raspberry production methods and economics/marketing considerations for organic bramble fruits are also addressed.
Pharmacy is the science and practice of preparing and dispensing drugs. The name is derived from the Greek word for drug, "pharmakon". Pharmacy began in Australia with the supply of medicines by military surgeons and traders in the 1820s. The first pharmacy was established in 1825 in Launceston. Formal separation of medicine and pharmacy occurred in 1908 with the Pharmacy Act. Most early medicines were natural compound mixtures until the 1900s when manufactured drugs like aspirin and phenacetin emerged. The development of antibiotics and antipsychotics in the 1940s-50s revolutionized drug treatment. Pharmacy education moved to the University of Tasmania in 1978 where it is now ranked highly.
National Program for organic Production NPOP certification in India. NPOP is APEDA Monitored certification program in India. APEDA monitors the implementation of National Program for Organic Production in India
2021 Analysis and Review: Nutraceutical Gummies Market by Functionality – Digestive Health, Immunity and Strength, Cardiovascular Health, and Bone and Muscle Health for 2021 – 2031
Process guidelines for foreign companies exporting infant formula to ChinaGlobal Foodmate
As a leading China food regulation consulting company, FoodMate developed this report to outline challenges for foreign companies exporting product to China. An in depth regulation mapping and step by step compliance guideline of exporting infant formula to China is also interpreted in this report.
Kiribati Agritourism Policy Setting Workshop 2019
Workshop Policy Setting for Improved Linkages Between Agriculture, Trade and Tourism: Strengthening the Local Agrifood sector and Promoting Healthy Food in Agritourism.
Workshop Programme Organised by the Government of Kiribati and Kiribati Chamber of Commerce and Industry
In collaboration with the Pacific Community, CTA, PIPSO and SPTO.
Tarawa, 15th -16th January 2019, Kiribati
Venue: RAK Boardroom, Antebuka
Compliance of Producers and Adoption of Consumers in the Case of Food Safety Practices: Cases from South Asia by Devesh Roy, Senior Research Fellow, IFPRI. Presented at the ReSAKSS-Asia - MIID conference "Evolving Agrifood Systems in Asia: Achieving food and nutrition security by 2030" on Oct 30-31, 2019 in Yangon, Myanmar.
Building an enabling environment for food safety in informal markets in India...ILRI
Presented by Lucila Lapar, Ram Deka, Johanna Lindahl, Hung Nguyen-Viet, Nancy Johnson, Amanda Wyatt and Delia Grace at the 4th annual Leverhulme Centre for Integrative Research on Agriculture and Health (LCIRAH) conference, 3-4 June 2014, London, UK.
This document provides guidelines for good distribution practices (GDP) regarding pharmaceutical products. It aims to help ensure quality and identity of pharmaceuticals throughout the distribution process, including procurement, storage, transportation, documentation, and preventing counterfeits. Key points covered include the scope of GDP, roles and responsibilities of entities involved in distribution, quality management systems, premises, equipment, documentation, complaints, and recalls. The guidelines are intended to be globally applicable while allowing for regional and national adaptation.
Food processing cluster for finance, subsidy & project related support cont...Radha Krishna Sahoo
The Chittoor Fruit Processing Cluster (CFPC) in India (1) faced problems like poor quality, pollution, and competition prior to 1998 interventions. The interventions by APITCO and support from government agencies (2) improved exports, sales, jobs, and infrastructure like packaging facilities and pollution treatment. This led to the cluster's growth and sustainability over time (3).
Presentation on Pharmaceutical sectors In BangladeshMD Juboraj
10 South Colonnade, Canary Wharf, London, E14 4PU
Employees: 1,500
Annual budget: £100 million
Website: www.gov.uk/mhra
Parent organization: Department of Health and Social Care
Awards: None
Mission: To ensure medicines and medical devices work and are acceptably safe.
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Key people: Dr. June Raine, Chief Executive
Customer service: 020 3080 6000
Email: info@mhra.gov.uk
Institutional and Governance Innovation in Thailand’s Food System: The Role of the Private Sector in Food Safety by Kamphol Pantakua and Natthida Wiwatwicha, TDRI. Presented at the ReSAKSS-Asia - MIID conference "Evolving Agrifood Systems in Asia: Achieving food and nutrition security by 2030" on Oct 30-31, 2019 in Yangon, Myanmar.
The document describes Participatory Guarantee Systems (PGS), an approach for organic quality management. PGS is a quality assurance system that emphasizes stakeholder participation, including producers, consumers, and local authorities. It operates outside third-party certification but follows a similar process to be relevant for small farmers and local markets. PGS was adopted in Vietnam to help smallholders sell organic products locally, as national standards existed but certification was unavailable. Key elements of PGS include farmer groups, inter-group coordination, and an oversight coordination committee. The system focuses on participation, cross-checking, training, and community decision making to guarantee quality without high costs. PGS has led to increased awareness, networking, and stable markets while raising small
This document provides an overview of the Indian pharmaceutical industry, Biocon India Group, and a case study they are considering. It discusses the political, economic, demographic, and technological factors shaping the Indian pharmaceutical industry. It also summarizes India's patent regime and how it has evolved over time. The document then provides background on Biocon Group, including their culture and business units. It outlines the broad questions Biocon is considering regarding their growth strategy and whether to expand their Clinigene clinical trials segment. Potential short and long-term strategies for expansion are discussed.
The document provides an overview of the chemicals industry in India. Some key points:
- India's chemicals industry has a market size of USD144 billion in 2015 and is projected to reach USD403 billion by 2025, making it the 3rd largest in Asia.
- The industry accounts for about 2.11% of India's GDP and produces over 70,000 commercial products. It includes segments like petrochemicals, specialty chemicals, agrochemicals, and pharmaceuticals.
- India has a leading position globally as the 3rd largest producer of polymers and 3rd largest producer of agrochemicals. It is also a major global supplier of dyestuffs.
This document from the USDA provides guidelines for meat and poultry processors to develop an effective recall plan as required by federal regulations. It discusses past foodborne illness outbreaks that prompted recalls and their high costs. The guidelines address establishing a recall team, determining when a recall is necessary, defining its scope using distribution records, notifying customers and the public, verifying effectiveness, controlling returned products, and conducting mock recalls to test the plan. The goal is for processors to be prepared in the event of an adulterated product issue requiring a voluntary recall.
THE OVERVIEW OF AGROCHEMICAL INDUSTRY IN CHINADavis Chen
The document provides an overview of the Chinese agrochemical industry from 1995-2010. It discusses total production and export trends over time, with exports increasing tenfold over the period. It outlines the top export markets and products. The document also summarizes the number and geographic distribution of agrochemical manufacturers in China, and notes a trend towards industry consolidation. It covers new product research and development efforts. Additionally, the document discusses challenges like illegal manufacturing and outlines an optimistic outlook for continued industry growth through land reform, environmental compliance, and new product development.
Indian APIs (Active Pharmaceuticals Ingredients) AnalysisSunil Kumar
The presentation is analysis of APIs (Active Pharmaceuticals Ingredients) manufactured in India, it can help to choose products for development and setting up marketing strategies for APIs in domestic and overseas market.
The analysis has covered detailed analysis of more than 1500 APIs manufactured in India.
11 standards of agriculture produces dAshish Hande
Agricultural, Allied Products, Agro Processed Products, its
status in Indian Market. Emerging Issues in the business
Agriculture Produces.
Agriculture Marketing: Concept, Definition, Scope and
Objectives, Upcoming Practices in Agriculture Marketing.
Agribusiness-Emerging Branches, Non Conventional Forms
of Agribusiness, Retailing & Merchandising of Agri
Produces, Export Potential for farm products-Supporting
Services.
Role of Agencies for promotion of Exports of Agri Products,
Role of Agencies for marketing of Agri Products, Standards
of Agriculture Produces, Organized Retailing in Agri Inputs
and Outputs.
Marketing Mix of Agriculture Products, Role of Information
and Communication Technology in Agriculture Marketing.
Report - Food and Beverage - Improve TraceabilityLoftware
As the food and beverage industry has become more global in scope, health and safety concerns—and regulations—have mounted, and the risk of product recalls has put a greater focus on traceability across the extended food supply chain. Competition is intense to begin with, and mergers and acquisitions intensify it even more so, putting pressure on companies to become more efficient if they want to stay both competitive and profitable. Consumers are more demanding, calling not only for greater variety but for more information on the product they’re consuming. (What’s in it? Where does it come from?) In this environment, as labeling is growing in importance, Enterprise Labeling is providing a powerful new solution that helps companies improve traceability, sustain compliance, reduce costs, and drive overall operational efficiency.
This publication provides guidance on organic bramble fruit production. It discusses selecting sites with well-drained soil and adequate sunlight. Proper cultural practices are described, including fertility management using compost and cover cropping. The publication also covers managing weeds, diseases and insects without synthetic chemicals. Greenhouse raspberry production methods and economics/marketing considerations for organic bramble fruits are also addressed.
Pharmacy is the science and practice of preparing and dispensing drugs. The name is derived from the Greek word for drug, "pharmakon". Pharmacy began in Australia with the supply of medicines by military surgeons and traders in the 1820s. The first pharmacy was established in 1825 in Launceston. Formal separation of medicine and pharmacy occurred in 1908 with the Pharmacy Act. Most early medicines were natural compound mixtures until the 1900s when manufactured drugs like aspirin and phenacetin emerged. The development of antibiotics and antipsychotics in the 1940s-50s revolutionized drug treatment. Pharmacy education moved to the University of Tasmania in 1978 where it is now ranked highly.
National Program for organic Production NPOP certification in India. NPOP is APEDA Monitored certification program in India. APEDA monitors the implementation of National Program for Organic Production in India
2021 Analysis and Review: Nutraceutical Gummies Market by Functionality – Digestive Health, Immunity and Strength, Cardiovascular Health, and Bone and Muscle Health for 2021 – 2031
Process guidelines for foreign companies exporting infant formula to ChinaGlobal Foodmate
As a leading China food regulation consulting company, FoodMate developed this report to outline challenges for foreign companies exporting product to China. An in depth regulation mapping and step by step compliance guideline of exporting infant formula to China is also interpreted in this report.
Kiribati Agritourism Policy Setting Workshop 2019
Workshop Policy Setting for Improved Linkages Between Agriculture, Trade and Tourism: Strengthening the Local Agrifood sector and Promoting Healthy Food in Agritourism.
Workshop Programme Organised by the Government of Kiribati and Kiribati Chamber of Commerce and Industry
In collaboration with the Pacific Community, CTA, PIPSO and SPTO.
Tarawa, 15th -16th January 2019, Kiribati
Venue: RAK Boardroom, Antebuka
Compliance of Producers and Adoption of Consumers in the Case of Food Safety Practices: Cases from South Asia by Devesh Roy, Senior Research Fellow, IFPRI. Presented at the ReSAKSS-Asia - MIID conference "Evolving Agrifood Systems in Asia: Achieving food and nutrition security by 2030" on Oct 30-31, 2019 in Yangon, Myanmar.
Building an enabling environment for food safety in informal markets in India...ILRI
Presented by Lucila Lapar, Ram Deka, Johanna Lindahl, Hung Nguyen-Viet, Nancy Johnson, Amanda Wyatt and Delia Grace at the 4th annual Leverhulme Centre for Integrative Research on Agriculture and Health (LCIRAH) conference, 3-4 June 2014, London, UK.
This document provides guidelines for good distribution practices (GDP) regarding pharmaceutical products. It aims to help ensure quality and identity of pharmaceuticals throughout the distribution process, including procurement, storage, transportation, documentation, and preventing counterfeits. Key points covered include the scope of GDP, roles and responsibilities of entities involved in distribution, quality management systems, premises, equipment, documentation, complaints, and recalls. The guidelines are intended to be globally applicable while allowing for regional and national adaptation.
Food processing cluster for finance, subsidy & project related support cont...Radha Krishna Sahoo
The Chittoor Fruit Processing Cluster (CFPC) in India (1) faced problems like poor quality, pollution, and competition prior to 1998 interventions. The interventions by APITCO and support from government agencies (2) improved exports, sales, jobs, and infrastructure like packaging facilities and pollution treatment. This led to the cluster's growth and sustainability over time (3).
Presentation on Pharmaceutical sectors In BangladeshMD Juboraj
10 South Colonnade, Canary Wharf, London, E14 4PU
Employees: 1,500
Annual budget: £100 million
Website: www.gov.uk/mhra
Parent organization: Department of Health and Social Care
Awards: None
Mission: To ensure medicines and medical devices work and are acceptably safe.
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Key people: Dr. June Raine, Chief Executive
Customer service: 020 3080 6000
Email: info@mhra.gov.uk
Institutional and Governance Innovation in Thailand’s Food System: The Role of the Private Sector in Food Safety by Kamphol Pantakua and Natthida Wiwatwicha, TDRI. Presented at the ReSAKSS-Asia - MIID conference "Evolving Agrifood Systems in Asia: Achieving food and nutrition security by 2030" on Oct 30-31, 2019 in Yangon, Myanmar.
The document describes Participatory Guarantee Systems (PGS), an approach for organic quality management. PGS is a quality assurance system that emphasizes stakeholder participation, including producers, consumers, and local authorities. It operates outside third-party certification but follows a similar process to be relevant for small farmers and local markets. PGS was adopted in Vietnam to help smallholders sell organic products locally, as national standards existed but certification was unavailable. Key elements of PGS include farmer groups, inter-group coordination, and an oversight coordination committee. The system focuses on participation, cross-checking, training, and community decision making to guarantee quality without high costs. PGS has led to increased awareness, networking, and stable markets while raising small
Certified Organic Coffee & Myanmar's ExperienceNgwe Tun
The document discusses organic coffee certification in Myanmar. It notes that Myanmar's agriculture sector contributes significantly to GDP and employment. Coffee is not currently a major crop in Myanmar due to lack of processing, machinery, skills and FCO certification. Certification can help differentiate organic products and command higher prices. The process of organic certification involves inspections and verification that production meets standards. Myanmar coffee farms would not find the transition to organic certification too difficult. Organic certification could increase farmer incomes by 50% and open new opportunities in food processing.
Farmers organisations and quality chains in VietnamIFAD Vietnam
In all countries, demand for quality food is on the increase. Governments and multinationals are promulgating rules and standards regarding production conditions, inspections and certification. But smallholders often struggle to meet such conditions and to take advantage of these new opportunities.
Vietnam provides a good example of this issue. Demand for quality, safe and tasty food is rapidly increasing in domestic and international markets. Family farmers cultivating small areas – the vast majority of producers – cannot meet this demand adequately, despite active public policies in favour of quality. What can be done to remedy this situation?
This document summarizes issues related to commercializing biotech crops globally. It discusses (1) the increasing global demand for food due to population growth and diet changes, and challenges from climate change; (2) how biotechnology has increased agricultural productivity but regulatory hurdles have slowed commercialization, especially in developing countries; and (3) the complex interplay of scientific, economic, political and social factors that must be addressed for successful commercialization of biotech crops globally.
This document summarizes issues related to commercializing biotech crops globally. It discusses (1) the increasing global demand for food due to population growth and diet changes, and challenges from climate change; (2) how biotechnology has increased agricultural productivity but regulatory hurdles have slowed commercialization, especially in developing countries; and (3) the complex interplay of scientific, economic, political and social factors that must be addressed for successful commercialization of biotech crops globally.
Quality Perspective of ‘Good Distribution Practices’ in Indian Pharmaceutical...iosrjce
This document discusses quality issues that can arise during the distribution of pharmaceutical products in India. It notes that good distribution practices (GDP) are important to ensure quality from manufacturing to retailers. A survey of pharmaceutical professionals found the biggest concern was illegible product information on labels/packaging, which could result from issues like label scratching or ink smudging during distribution. Other potential quality defects discussed include product degradation from improper temperature control, contamination from seal breaks, and absorption of smells/tastes from shared cargo transit. The document emphasizes that distribution practices need to be carefully controlled and aligned with good manufacturing quality standards to avoid defects that could compromise patient health and safety.
Registration Process for Biostimulants in India.pptxNRTP Enterprises
Are you looking for registering biostimulant products in India? NRTP Enterprises provides Registration Process for Biostimulant in India for sustainability in agriculture and ultimately benefiting farmers.
Pork safety assessment and first results from pilot interventions targeting s...ILRI
Presented by Fred Unger at the Markets and Agricultures Linkages for Cities in Asia (MALICA) Annual Scientific Meeting 2019, Hanoi, Vietnam, 5 November 2019.
Commercialised supply of training & certification to improve quality and safe...ILRI
Presentation by Amos Omore to Conference on Climate Change Adaptation Strategies, Capacity Building and Agricultural Innovations to Improve Livelihoods in Eastern and Central Africa: Post-Copenhagen, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 7 – 9 June 2010
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development may be different. As a result the impacts for smallholder development
and sustainability may also diverge.
The ambition of the case study is to identify both critical success factors and
critical success actors for supply-chain development. Starting supply-chain
development from a retail company has other effects for smallholder involvement
and sustainability than starting from an export company. Policymakers and business
partners should be aware of these effects and include them in the strategic decision-
making process for supply-chain development.
TOPS THAILAND PROJECT
In 1996 the Dutch retail company Royal Ahold established a joint venture with the
Central Retail Corporation in Thailand, running over thirty TOPS supermarkets in
Bangkok and Chiangmai. The management was instructed to transform TOPS into a
flourishing high-quality supermarket chain. As a first step World Fresh, the
distribution centre for fresh products, was established. Furthermore, the product
flow from the distribution centre to the individual branches was streamlined.
Meanwhile the economic recession in Asia also affected Thailand. Consequently the
TOPS management had to undertake actions to improve their competitive position.
Cost reduction and quality improvement at the upstream side of the distribution
centre became the strategic attention points. At this point researchers of Wageningen
UR were enlisted to elaborate options for implementation. The process was
supervised by a Steering Committee, consisting of executives of companies and
institutions, directly or indirectly involved in supply-chain development.
Technical experts quantified the possible reductions in transaction costs of
bringing down the number of suppliers for individual fresh products. These
calculations resulted in a strategy of preferred suppliers. Subsequently
socioeconomic experts were enlisted to elaborate the strategy of preferred suppliers
and simultaneously safeguard product quality with regard to food hygiene and
pesticide residues. The final outcome was that preferred suppliers had to operate
under a certification system for good agricultural practices. The TOPS management
decided to embrace the certification system for good agricultural practices of the
Department of Agriculture (DoA). The suppliers were bound to obtain a certificate
from DoA.
The pathway to certification included two phases. In the first phase the
socioeconomic experts identified five actual production systems for vegetables in
Thailand (Table 1) and suggested to give preference to growers presently applying
the production system of ‘Intelligent Pesticide Management’. The reasons for this
preference were threefold: balanced use of fertilizers and pesticides, readiness to
comply with certification standards, and enough production capacity to safeguard a
continuous supply of fresh vegetables. The information in Table X.1 makes clear
that the choice for ‘Intelligent Pesticide Management’ leads away from the
smallholders who are traditionally supported by public or semi-public institutions
like agricultural extension, government-supported projects and non-governmental
organizations.
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Table 1. Qualifications of five production systems for vegetables in Thailand according to the
use of agro-chemicals, development context and certification framework
Characteristic Conventional Conventional ‘Intelligent Integrated Organic
local-market professional Pesticide pest
growers growers Management’ management
Use of High High Reduced Low None
synthetic
pesticides
Use of Divergent Optimal Balanced Balanced None
artificial
fertilizers
Institutional Agricultural Input Input FAO-project Various
support extension uppliers suppliers Non- NGOs
Form.Ed.
Development Top-down Participative Participative Bottom-up Bottom-up
approach
Development Technology Yield Save product Pest Sustainable
objective application security prevention agriculture
Development Struggling Standing Arising Pioneering Pioneering
phase
Certification None None FAO codex FAO codex IFOAM
standard
Certification None None Product Process and Process
level product
Certification None None Agricultural Agricultural Still lacking
agency departments departments
Certification None None Non-toxic Non-toxic Organic
label
Residue Public health Supermarket Agricultural Agricultural Not relevant
analysis departments departments
In the second phase the socioeconomic experts checked the opinions on
certification among the various stakeholders within and around the supply chain.
The majority of the stakeholders (8 out of 10) were at least conditionally positive on
certification (Table 2). The information of Table 2 makes clear that (unfortunately)
the vegetable brokers and the buying department were negative about certification.
They wanted to keep their hands free for transactions with non-certified partners.
Furthermore the costs of certification gave rise to long discussions. Finally the
TOPS management obliged all suppliers of fresh vegetables and fruits to obtain a
certificate from the Department of Agriculture, thus bypassing the objections of
vegetable brokers and the buying department.
Due to financial problems Royal Ahold was forced to discontinue their
participation in the TOPS supermarkets in Bangkok. The involvement of researchers
of Wageningen UR was also discontinued. According to recent information the new
owners of TOPS have continued the certification relationship with the Department
of Agriculture.
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Table 2. Opinions on certification of stakeholders involved in the supply chain of fresh
vegetables and fruit in Thailand
Stakeholder Opinion
Crop-protection associations positive
Pesticide companies conditionally positive
Seed companies conditionally positive
Vegetable growers conditionally positive
Vegetable brokers negative
Buying department negative
TOPS / World Fresh positive
Consumer-interest groups positive
Inspection bodies conditionally positive
Dept. of Agriculture conditionally positive
Lessons learned
The TOPS management had to operate under rather difficult business conditions.
They decided to focus on reduction of transaction costs and improvement of food
safety levels. As a result a selection process among the original suppliers was
initiated. The more professional and advanced growers and traders achieved a
preferred position. Their less professional and advanced colleagues had to abandon
the field. Consequently the integration of smallholders in the supply chain of TOPS
was reduced. The decision to select growers already applying ‘Intelligent Pesticide
Management’ implies a kind of disqualification of the public and semi-public
institutions (like agricultural extension, government supported projects and NGOs)
that traditionally support smallholders. The Department of Agriculture has operated
quite visionary by developing a certification system for good agricultural practices.
On the other hand DoA has been manoeuvred into a vulnerable position. Retailers
can hide themselves behind DoA when ‘certified’ products at some time turn out to
be substandard. In such cases the Ministry of Agriculture may suffer a loss of face.
Vegetable traders and the buying department felt themselves restricted in their
freedom of transaction by the requirements of certification. Certification makes it
more difficult to take refuge to cheap solutions or to occasional suppliers. For
businessmen the job satisfaction is often found in this type of opportunities. This
means that private and public policymakers should not count too much on the
cooperation of businessmen in certification processes.
The socioeconomic experts of Wageningen UR got easy access to both public
and private parties in and around the fresh vegetable and fruit supply chain in
Thailand. They further got the impression that contacts between public parties and
private parties were exceptional. This means that university researchers can play a
very constructive role in supply-chain development as mediators between public
parties and private parties.
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Stages and conditions
During the project period different stages followed each other. In each stage
different basic conditions for growth were actual. The stages and conditions are
specified in Table 3.
Table 3. Successive stages and matching conditions for growth in TOPS Thailand project
Period Stage Basic conditions for growth
1999 Forming Competition
2000 Organizing Risk/return
2002 Implementing Government involvement
THAI FRESH PROJECT
The Thai Fresh project was initiated in 1999 when Golden Exotics Holland and
KLM Cargo established a distribution and packing centre in the vicinity of Bangkok
airport. In the years before, Golden Exotics had already built up a good reputation in
the distribution of exotic vegetables from Thailand in Germany, United Kingdom,
The Netherlands and Belgium. In those years fresh products were purchased from
wholesalers and brokers. This mode of sourcing was no longer workable, owing to
the increasing quality and safety requirements of the international end-markets in the
EU and Japan. In fact Golden Exotics Holland faced increasing problems with the
Dutch Inspectorate for Health Protection regarding pesticide residues. From 2002
on, researchers of LEI were actively involved in the project. The involvement of LEI
was co-funded by the Dutch Ministry of Development Cooperation (SENTER –
PSOM programme).
The Thai Fresh project aimed at the development of an integrated quality chain
for export of exotic vegetables. The challenge of developing such an integrated
quality chain is translating the quality and safety requirements at retail level into
good agricultural practices at producer level and to develop a supply-chain structure
for a reliable tracing and tracking system. The challenges concerned were tackled in
two successive actions: (1) the establishment of a distribution and packing centre at
Bangkok airport, and (2) the establishment of a regional post-harvest centre in
Ratchaburi province.
The establishment of the distribution and packing centre at Bangkok airport was
a first step in getting a better control on product quality and food safety. In the
beginning the fresh products were purchased from Bangkok-based wholesale
traders. After delivery at the distribution and packing centre the products are graded,
sorted, washed, packed and temporarily stored in a cold room, where pallet build-up
for freighting, inspections by customs and the quarantine service are executed in the
meantime. The distribution and packing centre can be regarded as value-added
centre, where grades and standards are implemented and where compliance with
these standards is enforced. HACCP has been introduced at the distribution and
packing centre in order to arrive at good manufacturing practices (GMP).
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Introduction was accompanied by the development of Standard Operating
Procedures (SOPs) and the implementation of a training programme for the
managers and the workers at the centre.
The establishment of the distribution and packing centre was prompted by
developments in the international end-markets in the EU and Japan. In the late 1990s
consumer confidence in EU and Japan reached an all-time low. Consumers began to
demand more transparency in the food chain. This transparency included the
verification of the composition of the product, its origin and traceability, its safety,
and the claims that were made concerning product features like nutritional values,
health effects, etc.
Sourcing from Bangkok-based wholesale traders implied a number of
weaknesses regarding quality and safety assurance:
The lack of quality control at the farm led to a variable quality of vegetables.
Subsequently, this resulted in a relatively high level of rejection of substandard
quality at export destination and hence financial loss due to waste.
The fact that there was no recognized standard of quality in Thailand also
resulted in a decreasing access to the EU markets and prevented new access to
the high-value Japanese market.
The distribution and packing centre in Bangkok was not sufficient to solve these
weaknesses. Therefore a further upward integration of the supply chain was
considered to be necessary. For that purpose a regional post-harvest centre was built
(2003) in the production region of Ratchaburi province. The post-harvest centre also
serves as a knowledge centre for the growers. The centre provides the growers with
extension services and farming inputs so that they can apply good agricultural
practices and integrated crop management techniques. The services concerned have
the target to get the growers certified according to EUREP-GAP.
Pesticide residues are the most important food safety concern in the vegetable
supply chain. For that reason farmers are being trained in good agricultural practices
(GAP) with regard to pesticide application. The GAP terms of reference imply: (a)
minimizing the use of agrochemicals and implementing a traceability system; (b)
becoming aware and taking care of environmental protection and efficient use of
resources; (c) assure the workers’ health, safety and welfare. The training is
provided by a team of experts consisting of a full-time extension worker of Thai
Fresh, an agronomist From Kasetsart University and back-up support from Bureau
Veritas (certification company) and LEI. The training includes the preparation of a
pesticide policy manual for the contract growers and assistance in setting up a
record-keeping system.
The establishment of the regional post-harvest centre in Ratchaburi implies a
shortening of the supply chain by by-passing the wholesale traders. As for the
primary production level, commitment from the growers is created through
contractual agreements on purchases and by making them shareholders of the
regional post-harvest centre.
The organizational structure of the Thai Fresh supply chain has been depicted in
Figure 1.
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Thai Fresh supply-chain redesign
Contract
farmers
Thai Fresh
United Co Ltd
Thailand Holland
Regional post- Central fresh Export to EU Marketing
harvest centre handling centre & &
Japan sales
Contract
farmers
Regional markets, Thai
local retailers supermarkets
Figure 1. Organizational structure of the Thai Fresh integrated quality chain
The Thai Fresh Business model (Figure 1), combined with the strategy for
building competences along the various levels of the supply chain, appears to be
quite successful. The export volumes to Europe show an impressive growth rate.
The present export results are considered so promising that export to Japan has no
priority for the time being.
In the near future a demonstration garden on the land adjacent to the post-harvest
centre will be established to support the suppliers/growers further. Follow-up
investments in Thailand and Vietnam are under consideration. The focus is on
application of the business model at other products and other countries.
Lessons learned
The Thai Fresh management is operating in the rapidly growing market of exotic
vegetables in Europe. Such a position makes investments in buildings, certification
systems and human resources easier. The management decided to make such
investments in order to maintain their access to the market of exotic vegetables in
Europe. In fact the increasing need for food safety assurance was the driving force to
develop an integrated quality chain. The strategy for building competences along the
various levels of the supply chain has enabled numerous smallholder growers to link
up with international standards. Simultaneously the involvement of wholesale
traders has been reduced. The high priority for building competences may result
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from the professional background of the Thai Fresh president. His career started in
education.
The implementation of the grades and also the auditing and inspection of
compliance has been completely in private hands. Government agencies like the
Department of Agriculture and the Department of Export Promotion were hampered
in playing an active role. Limited financial means and lack of capacity restrained
them from taking a more prominent position in promoting commercial horticulture.
The communication between public and private parties in both Thailand and The
Netherlands is still sub-optimal. The specific reasons for interventions by the Dutch
Inspectorate for Health Protection are not communicated to Thai Fresh or to the
Department of Agriculture in Thailand. Researchers of LEI got access to all parties
involved and assembled a Thai-Dutch dialogue on food safety. This experience
again shows the potential of researchers in bringing public and private parties
together in dialogues, seminars, lectures, etc. The most crucial element in the Thai
Fresh quality chain seems to be the provision of inputs (basis for good agricultural
practices) and provision of market access (both international and domestic; solid
basis for commitment).
Stages and conditions
During the project period different stages followed each other. In each stage
different basic conditions for growth were important. The stages and conditions are
specified in Table 4.
Table 4. Successive stages and matching conditions for growth in Thai Fresh project
Period Stage Basic conditions for growth
2000 Forming Access to markets – legal
2002 Organizing Access to markets – institutional
2004 Implementing Trust
2005 Optimizing Risk/return
CONCLUSION
In this section the development pathways and the matching results of TOPS
Thailand and Thai Fresh are compared. The comparison aims at formulating
conclusions or hypotheses with regard to smallholder involvement and the roles and
contributions of public agencies, institutions, public–private partnerships and
knowledge centres.
The two projects under consideration had to operate under quite different
institutional and economic conditions: TOPS Thailand as a retail company in a
period of economic recession in Thailand; Thai Fresh as an export company in a
period of booming business for exotic vegetables in Europe. Nevertheless, the
strategic choices made during the project periods reveal something of the aims and
values of both companies. For TOPS Thailand as a retail company competition and
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risk/return appeared to be the dominant motives for supply-chain development.
Improvement of food safety and reduction of transaction costs were the major
strategic attention points. As a result many smallholder producers had to abandon
the field.
For Thai Fresh as an export company access to markets from both legal and
institutional perspectives appeared to be the dominant motives for supply-chain
development. In this case introduction of quality systems and building competences
were the major strategic attention points. As a result numerous smallholder
producers succeeded in linking up with international standards for good agricultural
practices. On the other hand wholesale traders were excluded from participation in
the international supply chain of exotic vegetables.
Comparison of both cases leads to the hypothesis that supply-chain development
around an export company provides better perspectives for smallholder involvement
and sustainability than supply-chain development around a retail company.
The public and semi-public agencies which traditionally support smallholders
(like agricultural research and extension and NGOs) played just a minor role in
supply-chain development. This may be due to their weak positions in both
horticulture and social sciences. The two cases in Thailand have shown that social
factors like perceptions, values, visions and strategies of stakeholders represent an
important dimension in supply-chain development.
University researchers seem to have comparative advantages regarding access to
public parties and private parties. Contacts among public parties and private parties
appeared to be exceptional in Thailand (and also in other countries). This means that
university researchers can play a very constructive role in supply-chain development
as mediator between public and private parties in building public–private
partnerships.