Project Aim
Project Overview:
The Green Hand Organization established the Authentic Aley Pioneer Pack & Process Center (AAPC) to empower SMEs, women entrepreneurs, and small-scale producers. This facility provides advanced processing, packaging, private labeling, and market integration services for food products, ensuring compliance with FDA regulations and high industry standards for U.S. exports.
Objectives:
Partially launched in 2023, AAPC has received phased funding from sources such as GIZ, which supported the installation of solar energy (Phase 1) and the recent acquisition of key processing machinery. However, additional investments are required to fully develop the center’s packaging, labeling, and processing capabilities. With SEAL’s support, AAPC aims to bridge these gaps, elevate its operations to world-class standards, empower small producers with processing solutions and employ underserved women, providing them with sustainable income.
Implementation Plan:
Critical equipment still needed include gas sauce stirring pot $9,000, packaging machines $14,000, grinder machine $5000, 40ft high cube container $6,000, UV food sterilizer $4,500, herb drying tent $5,000, labeling tools, bottle machine, trollies, steel cabinets $13,950, and the Phase 2 solar system upgrade $20,870.
A recent visit by SEAL’s team highlighted the facility’s strong foundation, professional management, and commitment to excellence. With additional funding, AAPC is poised to become a leading hub for high-quality food processing and packaging in the region.
