Improving sanitary and phytosanitary capacity and market access for Grenada's soursop exports

The main objective of the project is to improve sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) measures and strengthen market access for Granada's soursop exports. It seeks to develop a comprehensive surveillance program and an emergency response system, strengthen the capacities of government institutions in surveillance, detection, response, certification and traceability systems. Specific actions include strengthening the soursop industry network. to manage future risks and expand market access, thereby increasing exports and diversifying into new products and markets. This collaborative effort not only seeks to safeguard a US$2.6 million industry that is a major source of foreign agricultural income for Grenada, but also to improve the livelihoods of approximately 2,600 farmers, of which 70% are smallholders.