Improving the safety and quality of Penja pepper
STDF/PPG/593
Start:
01/01/2018
End:
30/06/2018
Status
Completed
Project value (US$)
43,000
STDF Contribution (US$)
43,000
Beneficiaries
Cameroon
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Implementing entities
Yvon Bertrand
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Penja pepper is a type of white pepper grown in the volcanic soil of the Penja Valley in Cameroon. Though widely known for its gastronomical properties, the export of penja pepper is facing a number of SPS-related challenges including non-compliance with pesticides maximum residue limits (MRLs) and misuse of pesticides. The purpose of this PPG is to elaborate a project proposal to improve the export potential of Penja pepper and increase the incomes of producers in Cameroon.
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