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May 18, 2012 Friday 6:30 AM EST
IFC, Austria Help Armenian Companies Improve Food Safety Practices and
Increase Competitiveness
New Delhi, May 18 -- IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, in
partnership with the Austrian Ministry of Finance is launching an
advisory project to help Armenian food producers improve food safety
practices, thereby increasing their competitiveness, sales and
exports.
The IFC Armenia Food Safety Improvement Project will draw on IFC's
global and regional expertise to help Armenia's food producers adopt
best international food safety practices. The project will conduct
seminars and provide in-depth advice to select firms to help them
implement HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points), a globally
recognized standard and the basis for most international food safety
certification schemes.
Thomas Lubeck, IFC Regional Manager, South Caucasus, said, "We have
many success stories in this region showcasing how improved food
safety creates opportunities for food producers and facilitates access
to new markets. Our work in Armenia is part of our regional efforts to
support agribusiness, which is one of the most important sectors for
employment in the region."
The IFC Armenia Food Safety Improvement Project is supported with
funds from the Austrian Ministry of Finance. HACCP is the most
widespread and effective international system that identifies,
evaluates and controls hazards significant to food safety.
Since Armenia became a member of IFC in 1995, IFC has invested $202
million in 35 projects across several industries, including financial
markets, manufacturing, and mining. IFC Advisory Services also
provides advice through projects focusing on improving food safety
practices, the financial sector, sustainable energy and regulatory
simplification.
May 18, 2012 Friday 6:30 AM EST
IFC, Austria Help Armenian Companies Improve Food Safety Practices and
Increase Competitiveness
New Delhi, May 18 -- IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, in
partnership with the Austrian Ministry of Finance is launching an
advisory project to help Armenian food producers improve food safety
practices, thereby increasing their competitiveness, sales and
exports.
The IFC Armenia Food Safety Improvement Project will draw on IFC's
global and regional expertise to help Armenia's food producers adopt
best international food safety practices. The project will conduct
seminars and provide in-depth advice to select firms to help them
implement HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points), a globally
recognized standard and the basis for most international food safety
certification schemes.
Thomas Lubeck, IFC Regional Manager, South Caucasus, said, "We have
many success stories in this region showcasing how improved food
safety creates opportunities for food producers and facilitates access
to new markets. Our work in Armenia is part of our regional efforts to
support agribusiness, which is one of the most important sectors for
employment in the region."
The IFC Armenia Food Safety Improvement Project is supported with
funds from the Austrian Ministry of Finance. HACCP is the most
widespread and effective international system that identifies,
evaluates and controls hazards significant to food safety.
Since Armenia became a member of IFC in 1995, IFC has invested $202
million in 35 projects across several industries, including financial
markets, manufacturing, and mining. IFC Advisory Services also
provides advice through projects focusing on improving food safety
practices, the financial sector, sustainable energy and regulatory
simplification.