Gopee-Scoon tours Nestle´

Nestle? Country Manager Michel Beneventi, provided a comprehensive presentation of Nestl?’s operations both locally and internationally detailing its export markets and the organisation’s upcoming plans for new product development.

He said, “Nestle? exports to 19 countries in the region and an estimated 40 percent of its total production is exported while 60 percent is used locally.

Nestle? continues to supports the local industry by purchasing fresh milk from farmers to allow for the production of our dairy products.” Senator Gopee- Scoon witnessed the company’s operations which she said indicates, “a clear commitment to providing quality products, investing in technology and innovation, developing and training of staff and caring about the environment.” Minister Gopee-Scoon expressed willingness and interest to increase collaboration with Nestle? Trinidad and Tobago Limited and the Trinidad and Tobago Manufacturers’ Association to promote business growth and expansion for local manufacturers.

She commended Nestle? on its support of local famers through the purchase of fresh milk and noted that, “the Government is particularly interested in developing the agro-processing/ agro-business sector which has the potential to increase its contribution to GDP by creating jobs and generating increased exports.” The Minister called on Nestle ? to look to new markets, be unique, continue to develop new products and advertise to remain competitive.

Dr Balgobin noted that the manufacturing sector continues to grow and to provide employment.