The mission will focus on developing trade agreements between Nova Scotian and Caribbean food importers and exporters. As well, efforts will be made to generate joint venture opportunities for Nova Scotian food processors. The potential for partnership opportunities in research, education and development between the University of the West Indies in Trinidad and the International Centre of the Nova Scotia Agricultural College will also be explored. I believe that this will bring benefits to all participants. The trade mission follows up on initial business contacts that were made during a Caribbean venture by a Nova Scotia delegation last April.
Participants expect to secure contracts from the opportunities identified at that time.
They also plan to continue their search for new business opportunities as well. While in the Caribbean, Mr. Brown will be meeting with local ministers of agriculture and their staff to further encourage this initiative.