St. Lucia
Twelve employees from Glace Supermarket recently participated in the HACCP examination of the Saint Lucia Bureau of Standards (SLBS) aimed at increasing the competitive advantage of the company’s bakery.
HACCP Training Workshops
The participants benefited from four HACCP training workshops in food safety that were held on July 17, 23, 25, and 30 last year. The training workshops were facilitated by the "Enhancement of the Efficiency of Production – Distribution Supply Chain in Fruit and Vegetable Sector (Second Term)", also known as the "Seven Crops Project", and funded by the Taiwan Technical Mission (TTM) in Saint Lucia.
Graduation Ceremony
A special graduation ceremony was held on Tuesday afternoon, February 25, 2025, at the Archbishop Kelvin Felix Archdiocesan Pastoral Centre in Marisule to recognize the participants for their achievements. Four of them passed the test and received certificates, while the remaining eight received participation certificates.
Feedback from Officials
Mr. Daniel Lee, Chief of the Taiwan Technical Mission (TTM) in Saint Lucia, said, "By completing this HACCP training, you are now better equipped to minimize the risk to consumers by effectively managing potential food hazards. As a result, customers can have peace of mind knowing that the food they purchase is safe for consumption. Your dedication to food safety is commendable."
Dr. Randel Esnard, Deputy Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Food Security and Rural Development, praised the supermarket, noting that by completing the programme, Glace Supermarket’s operations have been strengthened, thereby contributing meaningfully to the well-being of consumers.
Glace Supermarket’s Commitment
Mr. Anthony Bousquet, General Manager of Glace Supermarket, thanked the Taiwan Technical Mission for funding the training workshop. He said the training was necessary in order to appeal to customers to not only buy locally-produced products, but also buy products that meet the highest quality standards. He added that this will help Saint Lucia improve its exportation of locally-produced goods.
Future Plans
Glace Supermarket intends to pass the St. Lucia Bureau of Standards (SLBS) safety certification this year.
Conclusion
The HACCP training programme has equipped the employees of Glace Supermarket with the necessary skills to minimize the risk to consumers by effectively managing potential food hazards. This will lead to increased customer confidence and satisfaction.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is HACCP?
A: HACCP stands for Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points. It is a globally recognized food safety management system that identifies and controls potential hazards during food production.
Q: What is the goal of the Seven Crops Project?
A: The goal of the Seven Crops Project is to reduce the island’s high food import bill by offering Saint Lucians locally-produced alternatives.
Q: What is the role of the Taiwan Technical Mission (TTM) in Saint Lucia?
A: The Taiwan Technical Mission (TTM) in Saint Lucia is a project funded by the Taiwanese government to support the development of the agriculture and food sector in Saint Lucia.
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