{"id":17977,"date":"2026-06-20T13:00:44","date_gmt":"2026-06-20T13:00:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev.iita.org\/news-item\/watea-stakeholders-explore-iita-cassava-processing-technology\/"},"modified":"2026-06-29T16:55:43","modified_gmt":"2026-06-29T16:55:43","slug":"watea-stakeholders-explore-iita-cassava-processing-technology","status":"publish","type":"news-item","link":"https:\/\/iita.org\/fr\/news-item\/watea-stakeholders-explore-iita-cassava-processing-technology\/","title":{"rendered":"WATEA stakeholders explore IITA cassava processing technology"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><figure id=\"attachment_32456\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-32456\" style=\"width: 820px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-32456 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/iita.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/WATEA-Stakeholders.jpeg\" alt=\"WATEA Stakeholders at the cassava processing factory at IITA, Ibadan.\" width=\"820\" height=\"411\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-32456\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">WATEA Stakeholders at the cassava processing factory at IITA, Ibadan.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cassava, a versatile and nutritious crop, is gaining global recognition for its economic and dietary value. Recently, WATEA stakeholders, including six Polytechnic Rectors from different Nigerian states, technical officers, and SMEs, visited the IITA cassava processing factory to explore its innovative operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The group received by IITA Trial Manager, Cassava Breeding Unit, Peter Iluebbey, toured the processing factory, and saw firsthand the scale of operations and how staff handled each processing stage with a commitment to quality and safety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Iluebbey explaining the cassava processing journey from farm to factory to the group said after harvesting, tubers undergo rigorous inspection before entering the processing line, adding that the first phase of processing &#8211; washing, peeling, and cutting before transformation into a variety of value-added products is critical to how the quality of the end products turn out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><figure id=\"attachment_32457\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-32457\" style=\"width: 820px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-32457 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/iita.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Peter-Iluebbey-welcoming-the-visitors.jpeg\" alt=\"Peter Iluebbey welcoming the visitors into the IITA cassava factory at IITA, Ibadan.\" width=\"820\" height=\"411\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-32457\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Peter Iluebbey welcoming the visitors into the IITA cassava factory at IITA, Ibadan.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Research Supervisors Durodola Owoade and Rachael Abioye further detailed the processing techniques used to create staple products such as <em>garri<\/em>, tapioca, flour, starch, and cassava-based pastries. The visitors were shown advanced milling machines producing gluten-free cassava flour &#8211; an increasingly popular alternative for health-conscious consumers. They also learned about tapioca production, a key ingredient in bubble tea and culinary dishes worldwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During discussions some of cassava\u2019s nutritional benefits were highlighted, particularly its high carbohydrate content and gluten-free nature, making it an essential energy source.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><figure id=\"attachment_32458\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-32458\" style=\"width: 820px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-32458 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/iita.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Rachael-Abioye.jpeg\" alt=\"Rachael Abioye introduced the cassava-based products to the visitors.\" width=\"820\" height=\"411\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-32458\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Rachael Abioye introduced the cassava-based products to the visitors.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The IITA cassava processing line emphasizes sustainability efforts, including waste reduction and the repurposing of by-products for animal feed and bioenergy production.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before departing, the visitors sampled cassava-based products such as chips, bread, and pastries\u2014an experience that underscored the root crop\u2019s versatility. They expressed appreciation for the informative visit and anticipation of future collaborations in training and capacity development for their institutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The IITA cassava processing factory stands as a testament to innovation, sustainability, and the vital role of cassava in global food security.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Contributed by Onasanya Emmanuel<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Pour plus d'informations, contactez : <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rabbi Ismail (Head, IITA-Cassava Breeding Program) <a href=\"mailto:I.Rabbi@cgiar.org\">I.Rabbi@cgiar.org<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cassava, a versatile and nutritious crop, is gaining global recognition for its economic and dietary value.<\/p>","protected":false},"featured_media":17978,"template":"","meta":{"site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"default","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"default","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}}},"tags":[2556],"science-area":[],"program":[],"location":[32],"news-type":[],"hub":[61],"crop":[66],"impact-areas":[],"item-year":[203],"class_list":["post-17977","news-item","type-news-item","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-cassavaiita-news-no-2777innovationpostharvestprocessingscalingvalue-additionvalue-chain","location-nigeria","hub-western-africa","crop-cassava","item-year-203"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.2 - 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