he Brazilian company Embrapa is to open a unit for processing vegetable products in Umbeluzi, Maputo province, according to Brazilian press reports.The Centre for Agro-Food Processing is the fruit of a joint investment of 1.65 million US dollars disbursed by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), the Mozambique Agricultural Research Institute (IIAM), the Brazilian Cooperation Agency and Embrapa itself.Umbeluzi was chosen because of its close proximity to the city of Maputo, about 30 kilometres away. The area also has a factory for cassava processing, which can be used by Embrapa.The processing unit will be able to desiccate or pickle vegetables, and carry out other vegetable processing in accordance with high food safety standards.The objective of this initiative is to promote improved food security and nutrition. The processed products will also be exported, mainly to neighbouring South Africa.Last week a delegation of researchers and analysts from Embrapa was in Mozambique to study the best area to locate the processing unit. During the visit the mission travelled to Umbeluzi, Chokwe and Moamba to choose the location of the unit, check the availability of materials and recruit workers.No date has been set for the opening of the Centre.
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