From left, Hon Audley Shaw, Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, in discussion with Prof. Stephen Vascianne, President of the University of Technology (UTech) and Derrick Nembhard, Managing Director of Jamaica Flour Mills Ltd (J.F. Mills), at J.F. Mills’ annual baking seminar held at UTech in Kingston on July 23. Tthis year’s seminar is focusing on teaching bakers how to reduce the amount of sugar they incorporate into their baked goods without compromising on quality or losing shelf life, in keeping with Government’s thrust for consumers to reduce their sugar intake.
Shaw encourages greater use of flour made from local produce
Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, the Hon. Audley Shaw, has welcomed the idea of increased use of local produce such as cassava and sweet potato in the milling of flour. The Minister noted this proposed expansion in the offering of flour, currently being contemplated by industry players, while addressing the Opening Ceremony of the Healthy Options in Baked Goods Seminar held Monday, July 23 at the School of Tourism and Hospitality Management, University of Technology (UTech) in Kingston. The annual baking seminar was hosted by Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM)-/...
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