Processed and value added products fetch a higher price, can be stored for a longer time and need less space. This course will introduce participants to different value addition and food processing techniques. It is made to cater for farmers, small and medium enterprises and those who would like to venture into food processing and value addition.

.The topics of the Process Food and add Value course include:

• Post harvest handling• Hygiene and sanitation in food processing• Standards for food processing• Sorting and grading of fruits and vegetables• Preparation of fruits and vegetables for processing• Production of fruit marmalade (jam)• Production of peanut flour and peanut butter• Solar drying of fruits and vegetables• Mushroom production• Packaging and packaging materials• Branding and labelling

21^st Jul. – 25^th Jul. 2014 Course ID: FP 001Training Fee: TZS 250,000/= per participant, the fee is inclusive of training, materials, accommodation and meals at the center.Facilitators: Rashid Fufumbe, SIDO and MwabbyVenue: SAT Training Centre in Vianzi (approx. 20km from Morogoro city)Apply to: Sustainable Agriculture Tanzania (SAT), P.O.Box 6369, Morogoro, +255 (0) 754 925560, +255 (0) 655 925560 bustani.tushikamane@gmail.comApplication Form: Use this link to download the application formIf you interested in the schedule for the whole year 2014 use this link: Download SAT trainings 2014