By: Edwin Bett, Regional Coordinator of HomeNet Africa
The members of UWAMINTA, especially those involved in food value addition and soap making, are only able to sell in supermarkets if they possess bar codes for their product categories. In partnership with the relevant government departments and the Small Industries Development Organization (SIDO), UWAMINTA trained 12 participants from its membership on the importance of acquiring bar codes on January 30, 2025.
The training focused on the following topics:
- Production process
- Product consistency
- Packaging and labeling
- Distribution and marketing
- Bar code acquisition
The participants gained an understanding of the opportunities available through bar code acquisition and the standardization/branding of products.
