Mid-Island Packaging & Processing Company Limited (MIPPCO) is a registered agricultural marketing entity based in Manchester, Jamaica. The company serves as a vital link between local farmers and the market, offering services that enhance agricultural productivity and market access.
MIPPCO provides post-harvest and technical farming advice to suppliers, ensuring best practices in farming and produce handling. They offer direct payment to farmers through cooperative credit unions, training in farming as a business, and assistance with transportation of produce to their processing plant in Coleyville. For customers, MIPPCO ensures prompt weekly island-wide delivery, excellent quality produce, and fixed sales prices for six months.
The company has established strong working relationships with various organizations, including the Jamaica Rural Economy and Ecosystems Adapting to Climate Change (Ja REEACH), Jamaica Co-operative Credit Union League Limited (JCCUL), and the Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ).