About us

Duty and Responsibility

Core roles and responsibilities of the institute

  • 1 Formulate policies, strategies and action plans that assist in the acceleration of the development of the food and beverage industry and implement the same upon approved by the government.
  • 2 Identify through research and development relevant technologies applicable to the development of the food and beverage industry; perform production process and product development activities on new and traditional products and transfer these technologies to the industry and support them to enter the market; and assist the industry to establish research and development units.
  • 3 Conduct study and research activities including market research; assist industry promotion locally and internationally and work with stakeholders for effective marketing systems.
  • 4 Collect, analyze and organize technological and market data and disseminate it as necessary.
  • 5 Prepare project profiles, support investment expansion, assist implementation, and solve bottlenecks in the industry.
  • 6 Assist investors with technology selection, negotiation, construction, erection and commissioning.
  • 7 Provide practical training programs in technology, marketing, management and other relevant areas.
  • 8 Provide consultancy services, support laboratories, ensure quality assurance, and assist certification for global competitiveness.
  • 9 Build institutional capacity to international standards and collaborate with local and international organizations.
  • 10 Work with universities and training centers to develop human resources and conduct joint research.
  • 11 Undertake international benchmarking and promote best practices in the industry.
  • 12 Support value chain development and ensure strong linkages from raw materials to global markets.
  • 13 Promote development of industry zones and support investors operating within them.
  • 14 Establish entrepreneurship programs and incubation centers.
  • 15 Support packaging industry development to enhance competitiveness.
  • 16 Support acquisition of intellectual property rights and patents.
  • 17 Promote renewable energy use and environmentally friendly practices.
  • 18 Promote post-harvest technologies, cold chain systems, and logistics improvements.
  • 19 Support industry associations to strengthen trade and investment promotion.
  • 20 Charge service fees as approved by the government.
  • 21 Own property, enter contracts, sue and be sued.
  • 22 Perform other related activities necessary to achieve objectives.

Improved Quality of Life

To provide sector specific and coordinated research oriented studies, marketing, capacity building and consultancy supports that maximizes the economic, Environmental and social benefits for the people of Ethiopia.

Our Vision

To see internationally competitive food and beverage industry by 2022 in Ethiopia.

Our Values