In April this year I wrote about a proposed a ‘Bonale Pineapple processing plant in West Kwaio with then discussions taking place to set up a Cooperative Society Partnership for parties to the project.
It was also said in April that a Project Steering Committee was then in place to ensure that stakeholders would meet their targets.
I have been wondering what progress there has been made since April to see the actual establishment of the pineapple processing plant, and for several reasons, which include
Local employment opportunities
Export of canned pineapples
Supply to local markets, and the health benefits of pineapples (which I will mention).
Actually, there is quite a history to the proposed pineapple processing plant which goes back 5 years, and I quote from my letter in April this year.
“In 2016, Officers from MCILI, MAL and MDPAC proposed the Bonale pineapple factory following a feasibility study.”
“Cabinet approved the project in 2017 and since then a number of activities have taken place including a validation workshop in Auki, the completion of Land use model, business model, and water technical studies, completion of geotech and food technology studies.”
In terms of the health benefits derived from pineapples, I quote from an article published online by ‘Scroop,” which I quote.
Pineapple: Not only excel in taste but are also amazing with various health benefits.
Pineapple is a flavourful natural product. It is somewhat sharp in taste.
Pineapple is known for its therapeutic properties. It has been utilized for stomach-related and fiery issues since ancient times.
It is useful for stomach-related complaints: Pineapple contains the bromelain catalyst. It assists with defeating stomach-related issues. It contains a high measure of fiber. It additionally keeps the digestive organs solid.
- For malignant growth: The compound present in pineapple likewise helps in battling the disease. It very well may be viewed as a decent solution for malignancy.
- Help support insusceptibility: Pineapples contain numerous sorts of nutrients and minerals. They increment invulnerability. Aside from this, the mitigating properties present in it help in lessening irritation. Eating pineapple additionally lessens the danger of both viral and bacterial contaminations.
- Joint inflammation or joint inflammation: Arthritis is a typical issue in mature age. During this time, the joints become swollen. It has calming properties, which can give help from torment to individuals with irritation and joint pain.
- Useful for bones: Pineapple is a rich wellspring of numerous supplements including calcium and manganese. These supplements help forestall osteoporosis. These make mature age torment a typical joint and reinforce bones.
- The skin: Rich in nutrient C and beta carotene, these organic products are extremely valuable for the skin. You can likewise eat it or apply it straightforwardly to the skin. It helps in battling against the sun's destructive beams, lessening wrinkles, and improving the skin.
- Stones: If you have kidney stones, it tends to be advantageous for you drink pineapple juice. It helps in eliminating the stones.
- Sickliness: Pineapple contains iron. It expands the measure of hemoglobin in the body. This aids in the arrangement of blood. Subsequently, it helps in restoring iron deficiency.
- Fever: Pineapple has restorative properties. Fever regularly happens because of the progress of climate. For this situation, you can drink nectar blended in with pineapple juice. It diminishes fever.
End of quote.
Yours sincerely
Frank Short
