Description
Membership in the processor category allows processors take advantage of the value chain approach to commodity Associations in Nigeria by sourcing raw materials direct from clusters of farmers that specialize in yam production for processing that meet the starch, size and shape requirements.
Processors own companies that process value added yam products (Chips, Flour, Fries, Pharmaceutical Grade Starch (PGS), etc) and these companies are registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission of Nigeria, which certificate is required at the point of registration. Those joining by virtue of their academic attainment in the area of food/processing and storage engineering are accepted as consultants.
Yam processing equipment manufacturers and major marketers are welcome to also join in this category. Members are issues membership certificate and identity card which is renewed based on payment of annual subscriptions.