PILOT PLANT OPERATIONS

An objective of the pilot plant is to enable the production of new value-added products, conduct product enhancements and process improvements. These activities (inclusive of analyses and feasibility studies), are conducted beyond the laboratory scale 'bearing in mind' the commercial needs of existing and potential clients. The current focus of the pilot plant operations is on extraction technologies and food processing to support the growth and development of the agricultural sector and a nutraceutical industry.

Training Course in Session

Pilot Plant Services include:

• Training in the use of equipment
• Rental of space and equipment
• Conducting workshops and seminars
• Processing of materials for clients
• Food processing techniques
• Extraction technologies
• Preservation & storage
• Packaging
• Producing value-added products from local crops - flour, chips, soup mixes, sauces and spices; juices; smoked and jerked meats.