Saint Lucia: To commemorate World Meals Day this 12 months, the Ministry of Agriculture hosted a Sea Moss Fiesta underneath the theme “Go away No One Behind – Higher Manufacturing, Higher Vitamin, and a Higher Atmosphere for All.”
The occasion aimed to encourage a shift in public habits towards rising using locally-grown crops, comparable to sea moss, by permitting individuals to view and buy varied value-added sea moss merchandise.
Coordinator of the World Meals Day Actions throughout the Ministry of Agriculture, Phillip Sydney, stated the ministry’s technique to handle meals safety is essential attributable to rising meals import payments. He added that sea moss, for instance, is a helpful product that may assist enhance meals and vitamin safety.
“That is one other initiative geared at making certain that Saint Lucians eat extra of what’s produced regionally,” he stated. “Our mantra is Eat Recent—Saint Lucia’s Finest, and this year the Division of Fisheries targeted on the manufacturing of sea moss and showcased the number of foodstuffs that may be derived from sea moss manufacturing.”
The Sea Moss Fiesta featured 20 sea moss processors, farmers, and faculties displaying merchandise comparable to sea moss drinks, gel, ice cream, dietary supplements, powder, and spa merchandise. The Ministry of Agriculture additionally launched a sea moss catalogue. The occasion was held on October 16 (Sunday) at Fond d’Or.
World Meals Day is marked on the date of the founding of the UN-led Meals and Agriculture Group (FAO) in 1945. The objective of the FAO is to lift international consciousness and motion for many who suffer from starvation, in addition to the necessity to guarantee wholesome diets for all.
