Uganda flags off first export of processed meat to Ethiopia
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KAMPALA - Uganda on Thursday (July 2) officially flagged off its first consignment of processed meat to the Ethiopian market, marking a significant milestone in the country's agro-processing and export sector.The inaugural 20-tonne shipment was flagged off at the headquarters of Ranchers Finest Limited in Kawempe.Speaking during the ceremony, the company's Chief Executive Officer, Collin Muyanja, called on livestock farmers and stakeholders in the meat value chain to seize the opportunity by increasing production…
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The Senior Presidential Advisor on Agribusiness, Dr. Hillary Emmanuel Musoke Kisanja has said adding value to products will help Uganda move to the desired $500 billion economy.
“Value addition increases prices of our products by between 5% and 20%. It also enables the
country to retain more wealth while creating employment opportunities across the production chain,”Dr.Musoke said.
“A kilogram of raw meat may fetch about $4, but once processed into steak or other premium products, its value can rise significantly, even up to $50. This demonstrates the importance of value addition. Uganda must therefore move away from exporting raw animals and instead focus on processed, high-value products.”
He was on Thursday speaking while flagging off the first consignment of processed beef to the Diamond Hotel and Restaurant Group in Ethiopia by Ranchers Finest Limited, a Uganda meat processing facility in Kawempe.
Dr.Musoke hailed the company for the bold step towards boosting the country’s exports, noting that it marks an important step.
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Nile Post Business also reported on the story, highlighting that the senior presidential advisor on agribusiness, dr. hillary emmanuel musoke kisanja has said adding value to products will help uganda move to the desired $500 billion economy.
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