The Surinamese Ministry of Regional Development and Melkcentrale Paramaribo (MCP) have initiated strategic discussions to establish a collaborative framework for sourcing fruits from indigenous farmers. This development aligns with MCP’s ambitious plan to establish a juice processing facility that would utilize locally grown produce.
Minister Miquella Huur, accompanied by her technical team, conducted an official working visit to MCP’s facilities to discuss potential synergies. During the meeting, MCP Director Monché Atompai presented the company’s operational activities and outlined their planned projects, with particular emphasis on the proposed juice manufacturing plant.
The dairy processing giant has expressed firm commitment to systematically purchasing fruits from small-scale agricultural producers in Suriname’s interior regions. This initiative dovetails perfectly with the Directorate of Agricultural Development Interior’s primary objective of creating sustainable market opportunities for indigenous farmers.
These negotiations represent a significant extension of the Ministry’s ongoing efforts to promote agricultural development in Suriname’s hinterlands. Both parties have agreed to continue and intensify these collaborative discussions in the coming weeks to formalize the partnership structure. The proposed collaboration could substantially boost economic opportunities for rural communities while supporting domestic food processing capabilities.