PhnomPenhPost-Dec 9, 2024
Cambodia has officially launched the Cambodia Packaging Centre (CPC) at the Royal University of Agriculture (RUA), marking a significant milestone in advancing the country’s food industry competitiveness and sustainability.
The launch, coinciding with RUA’s 60th-anniversary celebration, was presided over by Chan Savuth, secretary of state at the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries. The release highlighted that the new center is a key component of the “Food Technology, Research and Innovation Platform (FTRIP)”, established under the EU-funded CAPFISH-Capture project. It noted that the initiative aims to address critical challenges in the food sector, including food loss, waste reduction and climate change, while enhancing food security.
Shetty Seetharama Thombathu, UNIDO chief technical advisor for CAPFISH-Capture, emphasised the center’s strategic importance.
“The establishment of this centre is a strategic response to these challenges, aiming to provide innovative solutions that will enhance the competitiveness of local businesses while promoting sustainability within the sectors,” he was quoted as saying. Located at RUA, the CPC serves as a hub for research, development and training in innovative packaging solutions tailored to local needs. The facility is designed to empower food professionals through skill-building programs and to foster collaboration among businesses, researchers and students. Read more at:
