Improving Bangka Pepper for EU Markets

Jan 2018 - Dec 2020

Improving the Economical & Technical Competence of Pepper Farmer in Bangka

Adjustment of pepper supply chain standards to European markets

103 trainings held, 980 farmers trained, 150 tons compliant pepper purchased

CAN, Verstegen, GIZ

Overview

Building on our first project, we deepened farmer technical and economic competence to meet European market standards. We conducted 103 training sessions reaching 980 farmers and purchased 150 tons of compliant white pepper. This project established CAN as a reliable source for premium-quality pepper meeting international standards. Partners: GIZ, Verstegen.

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