Dosifier training at for companies in Ethiopia.

Project Update: Micronutrient Equipment Procurement

Author:
Meredith Kos, Director of Field Programs and Impact
Date:
October 3, 2017

PFS Volunteers from General Mills - Steve Berger, Mike Marshak and Kara Hobart -completed the Micronutrient Equipment Procurement Project in Ethiopia in early August 2017. The installations, commissioning and training at all five Bühler processors were finalized on July 28, well ahead of schedule. The five processors are Echa Food Complex, Admas Tesfa PLC, Dire Dawa Food Complex, Tigray Flour and Abat & Mehari. 

According to TechnoServe's Abel Ahmed, the processors are very pleased with the micro dosing units. They all recognize the Bühler name and are happy to have this equipment in their facilities. In addition, the processors are also excited to have lab balances and moisture testers. They were not aware this was included in the scope and are grateful to have this new capability.  

Still no update on the release of guidelines from the Ethiopian Government, but when that occurs, these companies will be ready. 

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