Ministry of Primary Resources and Tourism (MPRT), through its Agrifood and Market Access Management Industry Division at the Department of Agriculture and Agrifood, organised an Agrifood Entrepreneurs Day at the Muhibbah Hall Canteen, Brunei-Muara District Office yesterday.
Minister of Primary Resources and Tourism Dato Seri Setia Awang Haji Ali bin Apong officiated the event themed ‘Agrifood Industry Generates Nation’s Economic Growth’.
The minister presented Excellent Entrepreneurs Certificate to companies that achieved significant increase in production – PDS Abattoir Sdn Bhd, BMC Food Industries Sdn Bhd and Ideal Food Industries Sdn Bhd, Sabli Food Industries (B) Sdn Bhd and Kingston Beverage & Creamery Sdn Bhd.
The event was aimed at showing appreciation to agrifood entrepreneurs who contributed towards the nation’s economic growth. It was also a platform for both established local agrifood entrepreneurs and those who just started expanding their businesses and marketing their products.
The event also saw a live cooking demonstration and business matching activities with raw material suppliers and retailers, as well as 17 companies showcasing their products ranging from chicken sausage to canned foods, chilli sauce, ice-cream, juices, spices and bakery products.
Local agrifood industry’s production has increased by nine per cent to BND164 million last year compared to BND150 million in 2020.
There are currently 397 agrifood companies registered under the Department of Agriculture and Agrifood.
Minister of Primary Resources and Tourism Dato Seri Setia Awang Haji Ali bin Apong watches a cooking demonstration at the Agrifood Entrepreneurs Day event themed ‘Agrifood Industry Generates Nation’s Economic Growth’
Minister of Primary Resources and Tourism Dato Seri Setia Awang Haji Ali bin Apong with representatives of companies.
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The minister tours the event