Spice packaging plant to open in Region One

A packaging plant will soon become operational in Hosororo, Region One where spices are being cultivated under the Ministry of Agriculture’s Diversification Programme which aims to increase the export of non-traditional products.

A Government Information Agency (GINA) press release said spice cultivation has proven to be successful in the hinterland and other packaging facilities will opened in regions Eight and Nine to package spices such as nutmegs, ginger, black pepper and turmeric.

Agriculture Minister Dr Leslie Ramsammy said government