The Trinidad and Tobago Manufacturers’ Association (TTMA) has welcomed and fully supported the Government’s official opening of the Brechin Castle Agro-Processing Facility in Couva, describing it as a significant strategic investment in local manufacturing, agro-processing, food security and economic diversification.

In a statement issued on Monday, the TTMA said the Brechin Castle facility represents far more than a processing plant, calling it a catalyst for entrepreneurship, value-added production, rural development and sustainable economic opportunity, particularly for SMEs, fence-line communities and farmers in surrounding agricultural districts.

The Association said the facility would create opportunities for farmers and small agro-processors to convert raw produce into export-ready products, helping to reduce post-harvest losses while increasing the commercial value of locally grown commodities.