The role of Technological Centers in the Development of Dairy Sector in Egypt

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1 The role of Technological Centers in the Development of Dairy Sector in Egypt Dr. Amgad EL-KADY Executive Director, FAITC, EGYPT 3rd REGIONAL TRAINING LACTIMED ALEXANDRIA, EGYPT, SEPTEMBER 2014

2 The Role of Technological Centers in the Development of Dairy Sector in Egypt [[[ Dr. Amgad El-Kady Executive Director; Food and agro Industries Technology Center (FAITC), Technological and Industrial Development Sector, Ministry of Industry & Trade and SMEs- Egypt

3 Ministry of Industry & Trade and SMEs Technological and Industrial Development Sector Food and Agro Industries Technology Center National Non-profit Organization September 2014

4 Establishment Food Technology Center (FTC) was established by the Ministry of Industry in 2001, as a National Non-profit Organization to submit technical assistance to Food Processing Sector in Egypt. Food and Agro Industries Technology Center (FAITC) was established in 2013 as a result of the merge of both Food Technology Center (FTC) and Agro-Industries Technology Center (ATC), aiming to: Facilitate the provision of integrated technical solutions that respond to the needs of the Food/Agro Industries supply chain. Enhance value-addition. Support the development of this important sector.

5 FAITC vision is to become: Vision A leading center of excellence for the development of food industries and transform it to a knowledge-based industry. A leading Provider of Technology and Innovation services for a competitive Egyptian Food Industry. Anticipating technical needs of the food processing industry allover Egypt. Customers most valued resources in the delivery of food technology services. Recognized nationally and internationally.

6 Mission & Role FAITC mission is to: Utilize resources to improve, modernize, develop and upgrade Egyptian Food Industries Sector by leading innovation and technological development, transferring technology and providing sustainable and integrated solutions to: Meet technological needs. Enhance productivity. Improve quality. Increase efficiency and Reduce losses. Build capacity. Add value. Facilitate access to markets, boost export potential and improve competitiveness. Bridging the gap between the industry s technological needs, market demands and available technical and economic resources.

7 Areas of Activity Technical Support Technical Assistance (productivity, quality improvement, resource efficiency, ) Product development Product design and prototyping On-job training for technology transfer Qualifying Egyptian companies with International Certification Entrepreneurship & Incubators Incubation services and coaching for young entrepreneurs Facilitating access to business planning support, marketing assistance, finance. Awards for Innovative Entrepreneurs Product Development Testing Product quality testing Product development testing Funding Access to existing funding schemes Applying for tenders / call for proposals (FP7, RDI, ENPI, ) Networking Linking Industry with local and international research institutes, universities, & sources of technology, etc ) Coordinating and integrating with national stakeholders (e.g. SFD, GAFI, other donors, Universities, Vocational training, NGOs, ) Linking with international networks for innovation and technology transfer (Enterprise Europe Network, ARSCP, )

8 Services & Activities 1.Technical assistance and consultancy. 2.Technology Transfer. 3.Technological trainings on site (On-job training). 4.Linking industry with sources of technology. 5.Sectorial Services: Dairy. Fancy Molasses (Sugarcane syrup). Olive oil. Herbs, spices and MAP. Bakery. Dates. 6.Food sensory evaluation. 7.Herbs, Spices and MAP sterilization.

9 FAITC procedures in the field of providing training services and consulting are complied with ISO 9001:2008

10 Facilities Headquarter Giza (Tech. Assistant Dept. - Labs: Olive oil Sensory Evaluation). Cairo Office Belbis branch (MAP Sterilization Unit). Menia branch (Sugarcane Syrup Development Unit).

11 Food Sensory Evaluation Laboratory Provides a wide range of methodologies to help companies to identify consumer desires, develop and innovate products

12 Olive Oil Laboratory Aims to achieve fast perfect precise analysis to guarantee quality Planned to be a reference lab Lab. Equipment & instrument List of Tests

13 Herbs, Spices & MAP Sterilization Unit Depends on vacuum steam natural sterilization with minimum impact on plants properties (color aroma smell taste texture). Helps exporters and strengthen competitiveness in the international markets

14 Sugarcane Syrup Development Unit Traditional Unit Developed Unit Works as an incubator for technology transfer

15 Achievements in numbers Nearly 900 different companies. 22 Governorates. 90 different training program. More than trainees. 50 quality systems implementation. 12 technological partners.

16 Technical assistance for the SFD SME s dairy processors in Egypt. Last Year Projects for Dairy sector Technical assistance for the improvement of the quality of milk and dairy products in Egypt.

17 Technical assistance for the SFD SME s dairy processors in Egypt FTC - SFD

18 Objectives 1. Establishing / Updating database of dairy SME's of SFD beneficiaries. 2. Identifying technical needs for the Egyptian dairy SME's through diagnosis study. 3. Raising awareness through workshops. 4. Building workers capacity in the sector through on-job training sessions. 5. Identifying practical solutions through technical consultancies. 6. Enhancing innovation through developing new products.

19 Main Achievements Conducting diagnosis study for 71 small dairy company in 13 governorates and establishing data-base. Training of 32 SFD staff. Conducting 6 workshops in 6 governorates (attendees 201). Conducting 6 technological training programs in 5 governorates (attendees 98). Submitting 57 technical consultancies. Develop 4 new dairy product (sour cream, labenah, set and stirred yoghurt) in 5 SMEs. Introduce a new Spanish cheese product (Mahon cheese) to 5 dairy SMEs. Increasing the shelf life of some of the dairy products. Improving the quality of some of the dairy products. Preparing 4 technical handouts. Preparing 10 technical studies for dairy projects.

20 6 Awareness Workshops

21 6 technological training programs

22 Technical assistance for the improvement of the quality of milk and dairy products in Egypt FTC - AINIA

23 Scope The project focuses on the improvement of the milk and dairy sector through: Strengthening of the know-how and capabilities of the Egyptian technicians. Direct technical assistance provided by international and local experts to local companies.

24 Task 1 Revision of Diagnosis and Quick scans Project Tasks Task 2 Training of trainers and Study visit in Spain Task 3 Technical assistance in Egypt and know-how transfer Task 4 On job training Task 5 Results presentation and Workshop in Cairo

25 TOT in Spain

26 11 Farms 10 Factories Technical Assistant & Tech. Transfer

27 35 factories 78 Trainees On-job Training

28 Results presentation and Workshop in Cairo

29 Main Achievements 6 Egyptian technicians trained on practical relevant topics related with the milk and dairy sectors. Study visits to selected companies reinforced the acquired knowledge. Technical assistance provided to 21 Egyptian companies of the milk and dairy sectors and local technicians trained in practical assistance to companies. Training extension to 35 companies (78 trainees), and follow up of the proposed improvement measures. Develop 2 new dairy products to be adapted in the Egyptian Dairy SME s selected. Increasing the shelf life of some of the dairy products. Improving the quality of some of the dairy products.

30 Dairy Sector in Egypt No. of food factories in Egypt represent nearly 21 % of the total number. Nearly 50 % of food factories are working in the dairy sector. 80 % are MSEs (less than 20 labors). Cheeses represent nearly 60 % of the products. In 2013, the largest food exports were cheeses (2.6 billion L.E), 40 % exported by SMEs. Total yearly productivity of milk is nearly 6 million tons, produced from nearly 1.9 million buffalos and 1.8 million cows, 90 % produced by MSMEs (1-5 heads) (defragmented sector.

31 Dairy Sector SWOT Analysis

32 Cheese Value Chain

33 Main Problems Facing Dairy SMEs Lack of supply of a sufficient quantity of good quality milk and Low quality of raw milk. Improper milk handling and transporting. Highly Fragmented Sector. Poor GHP (infrastructure equipment practices - handling). Poor techniques, GMP and Lack of technical processing background. Lack of awareness of standards and low implementation of quality and food safety regulations. Poor facilities. Lack of environmental requirements and waste management. Low marketing capabilities.

34 Recommendations Improve the supply of milk (Quality Quantity). Clustering SM producers and processors and establishment of centralized services for those clusters (Collecting points cold transporting pasteurization units ripening stores cold distribution chain) to improve the overall dairy supply and value chains. Raising continuous awareness of SME s with Good Hygienic Practices and Egyptian food quality and safety standards and regulations. Promote the transfer of new technologies to guarantee the continuous improvement. Develop new innovative high value added products in the sector. Provide technical assistance to improve efficiency & productivity of dairy SMEs. Facilitate financial assistance with soft conditions and funding to apply new technologies and improve infrastructure. Encouragement of establishing marketing and exporting consortia.

35 Scope of services submitted to Dairy Sector Organizing awareness workshop. Submitting on-job training and technical assistance. Improving manufacturing and packaging processes. Improving the level of food quality & safety and qualifying for different quality certificates. Improving products quality and extending the shelf-life. Products development and adding new added value products. Encouraging clusters establishment. Increasing the competitiveness of the Egyptian food industries and encouraging marketing and export consortia establishment. Working on national and international projects for the development of the sector. Linking with sources of finance.

36 LACTIMED Project Current Projects in Dairy sector Implement value chain development for Horticulture and dairy products sector Establishing SMEs Traditional cheese Export Consortia. Participating in the national committee for the improvement of milk and dairy products in Egypt.

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38 Current Projects Pro-Poor Horticulture Value Chains in Upper Egypt (Salasel): A project for assisting more than 2000 poor producers in 6 Upper Egyptian governorates to improve their income by increasing their productivity and quality of produce linking them with high value markets and promoting group farming and marketing. Upgrading the Medicinal & Aromatic Plants Value Chain - Access to Export Markets (EMAP): An agro-industrial development project aiming at upgrading the value chain of MAP sector in Egypt to increase competitiveness of Egyptian MAP products in export markets. Funded by the Swiss Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO), EMAP is implemented by United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) in cooperation with Agriculture & Agro- Industries Technology Center - Ministry for Industry & Foreign Trade.

39 Thank You for your attention Dr. Amgad El-Kady Executive Director; Food and agro Industries Technology Center (FAITC), Technological and Industrial Development Sector, Ministry of Industry & Trade and SMEs- Egypt Tel Fax Ext. 205 Mobile Website