Venezuela October 2006
After a successful visit to Venezuela, Ostra international together with Dalsem and TCA, will execute a market research for greenhouses. Recently a request for subsidy has been submitted to the EVD.
Production of cassava starch and bio-ethanol Colombia September 2006
In September, Ostra International visited Colombia together with Nivoba and Agriterra. During various meetings with the client, the Ministry of agriculture and a bank, big interest was shown in the production of cassava starch. Furthermore the production of bio-ethanol from cassava starch seems to be a hot item. Both options will be included in the PESP study. Later news will follow.
Feasibility production of yucca starch Colombia June 2006
During a study trip of Ostra International to Colombia a potential customer for a yucca (cassava) project has been approached. In the mean time in cooperation with Nivoba Veendam, an application for a subsidized PESP study project has been sent to EVD. Recently an approval has been received to execute this feasibility study in Monteria; in the north of Colombia. The study is called: “Integral Project Cassava and Starch production in Colombia” Ostra International is the initiator of this project which will be executed in cooperation with Nivoba bv; Veendam and Agriterra; Arnhem. Later news will follow.
Venezuela February 2006
Recently a proposal for a potato project has been presented to the Ministry of Agriculture of Venezuela. Ostra International is initiator of a new formed company to run this project.
PESP Study Cuba February 2006
The study is named “Feasibility study of the production, storage and commercialisation of high quality (sweet) potatoes” 2004-2005. Above study has been finalized with an enormous potential to realize a project. Negotiation are on hand at the moment between Ostra International and Gema, part of the Ministry of sugar in Cuba in order to realise a project.
Market research France / Sweden January 2006
These two market studies for Eurobagging have been finished with a very positive result. In France as well as in Sweden contracts have been signed with importers for the marketing of Eurobagging machines. Also a considerable amount of machines and silage bags have been sold. Above market study has been subsidised by NIOF, cooperation north Netherlands.