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(L-R) Ambassador Clarence E. Pilgrim; Nadia James – Trade Policy Analyst at Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Trade, and Barbuda Affairs; Daryl Spencer – Deputy Chief Health Inspector (file photo)
The Ministry of Trade in Antigua and Barbuda is moving forward with developing a National Bakeries Policy and establishing a Bakers’ Association.
A recent consultation brought together stakeholders from the baking industry, including various bakery representatives and government officials.
Ambassador Clarence E. Pilgrim highlighted the initiative’s alignment with several United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, such as enhancing food security and promoting sustainable practices.
Nadia James, the Trade Policy Analyst, emphasized the goal of creating a policy that ensures safety and quality in baking products.
Daryl Spencer, Deputy Chief Health Inspector, voiced support for the Bakers’ Association, which aims to improve industry standards.
The consultation ended with bakers forming a Temporary Board to draft a constitution and plan for a permanent Association, promoting collaboration to strengthen the baking industry in the long term.
Should have been in place since Antuguans love bread so much. If it’s not bread and cheese, it’s pizza or shawarma
I always have an issue with all and sundary baking bread. It’s a very personal food. Your hands nails sweat had to go into the making of this bread and any and everybody cannot just make and sell bread. Good move.
Great, this is very important.