DOST-SETUP approves P.445-M food processing upgrading project in Siquijor

By Rizalie A. Calibo

Friday 3rd of August 2012

SIQUIJOR, Aug 3 (PIA) -- The Department of Science Technology (DOST) Region-7 has approved and released P445,000 for the upgrading of the food processing technology in the manufacturing of dimsum products of the Larena Triad Coffee in Larena, Siquijor.

The project, according DOST-Siquijor Provincial Director Mario de la Pena, is a component project of Small Enterprise Technology Upgrading Program (SET-UP) as one of the strategic programs under the National Science and Technology (S&T) plan.

He said DOST-7 has identified the S&T intervention for the project through the introduction of a freezer, burner, steamer and stainless steel working table to increase production and improve the quality of dimsum products of the Larena Triad Coffee.

The expected output of the project includes: efficient equipment for dimsum production, enhanced process flow, and increased storage capacity for quality products and product packaging and labeling, among others.

Larena Triad Coffee Shop is owned and managed by Elena J. Masayon of Larena, Siquijor. (RACalibo/PIA-Siquijor)