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Created 14 February 2017

Jamaica Sets Sights on Expanding Cocoa Industry

The l legislation to establish the Jamaica Agricultural Commodities Regulatory Authority (JACRA), which was passed in the House of Representatives in September last year, will allow cocoa farmers to determine their prices and enable higher levels of competition within the industry.

The JACRA results from the merger of the Coffee Industry Board, Cocoa Industry Board, the regulatory functions of the Coconut Industry Board and the Export Division of the Ministry. It is responsible for the development, regulation, promotion and standardization of the agricultural commodities industry. It is intended to ensure the efficient and competitive development of the sector.

Read more: http://www.caribbean360.com/business/jamaica-sets-sights-expanding-cocoa-industry#ixzz4YdrVG1Yp