VALUE ADDED AGRICULTURE PROCESSING

The Crop Processing Development Centre (CPDC), established in 1999 at PAMI’s Humboldt location, was specifically designed to offer processing companies a unique advantage: a secure, fully equipped, working-plant environment where they can conduct applied research, experiment with innovative processing techniques, or produce pilot product runs for market testing. This dedicated facility enables companies to explore the potential of value-added processing by refining raw agricultural products into more marketable items that meet consumer demands.

PAMI’s Crop Processing Development Centre is a large, adaptable facility, purpose-built to provide essential space for setting up and testing individual pieces of equipment, custom products, pilot-scale processes, or full-scale developed processes—all without disrupting ongoing production in the companies’ main facilities. This setup is especially valuable for those engaged in value-added agriculture processing, where raw agricultural products are transformed to significantly increase their value. This could include turning raw grains into flours, oils, proteins, or other ingredients that cater to specialized consumer needs, boosting profitability and expanding product offerings. 

By leveraging the CPDC, companies can advance their research and development activities without impacting their current production workflow. This allows for rigorous testing and fine-tuning of new products and processes in a dedicated, risk-free environment. Once the equipment, product, or process is validated and refined within the CPDC, clients can confidently implement these innovations into their existing operations, ensuring a seamless integration of value-added processing strategies that enhance both product quality and market potential.