Export Platform Program

Belize Experience

Structure of Program

• Training in International Business• Validation of identified products in the target

market• In situ marketing and negotiation skills

Beneficiaries

• Panificadora La Popular• Little Belize Exporters• Bel-Car Exports and Imports• Bel-Cuisine Condiments• Tumul K’in Center of Learning• Southern Economic Development Cooperative• Hot Mama’s Belize Ltd• Marie Sharp’s Fine Food• Belize Chemical Specialties• Toledo Cocoa Growers Association

Objectives of the Validation/Trade Mission

• Determine degree of market acceptance of the selected and validated products

• Determine quality standards and phytosanitary grades required for each product, food safety and labeling standards

• Based on market and agency standards, recommend the necessary changes to conform the product

• Organize meetings with Floridian Business men

Way forward – Phase 11

• National Coordinating Committee –Chair Beltraide

• Call of Interest• Sourcing Funding – possible source CDF, IDB• Selection of Companies• Training