Major boost for goat meat producers

Zimtrade is in the process of capacitating goat meat producers in Matabeleland South to become viable export entities.

According to Trade Map, the global demand for goat meat has increased by 125% in the past 10 years to $342 million this year from $151 million in 2006. In a statement, Zimtrade said there was need to capacitate local goat meat producers in Zimbabwe to increase exports of this product.

The trade body said it was set to host an export awareness seminar for Matabeleland South goat meat producers next month and aspects such as packaging and branding, food healthy and safety standards, as well market analysis tools would be presented.