Biography:
Dr. Lucrecia Valentine, studied Food Technology and Peninsula Technikon, then pursued a qualification in Quality, graduated with Masters in 2009, at Cape Peninsula University of Technology, commenced with PhD in Commerce and Administration at the Cranefield College in 2017 and graduated in 2020. I have worked in the Food industry for more than 20 years with primary focus in the agricultural field. Until recently, part of my work in industry involved assessing food safety and quality systems for certification against international standards. As a lecturer, I introduce the students to these standards, and engage with them on the implementation and maintenance of thereof.
Title : Key competitiveness and quality requirements for successful small fresh produce farmers in emerging countries.